2010 · 14 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2010 Volvo S80 MOT pass rate and common faults

575 MOT tests in 2024. 72.9% passed first time, compared with 59.6% for all cars the same age.

122Well above average
Passed first time72.9%
Failed or needed repairs27.1%
Typical mileage at test125,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 575 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Position lamp: not working4.3%
  2. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed2.6%
    20 marked dangerous
  3. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick2.4%
    18 marked dangerous
  4. Track rod end: ball joint has excessive play1.9%
  5. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm1.4%
    14 marked dangerous
  6. Individual direction indicators: incorrect colour1.4%
  7. Headlamp aim: too low1.2%
  8. Washers: provides insufficient washer liquid1.2%
  9. Headlamp aim: too high1.0%

Problem areas

Failure items found per 100 tests, by part of the car.

  1. Lights & electrics16.5%
  2. Tyres5.4%
  3. Brakes5.4%
  4. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)5.0%
  5. Suspension5.0%
  6. Steering3.3%
  7. Emissions & leaks2.3%
  8. Body & chassis2.1%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm18.1%
  2. Coil spring: corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened10.1%
  3. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick7.3%
  4. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened7.0%
  5. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure7.0%

What this means if you are buying one

This model year does better than most cars its age, so it is a reasonable used buy on MOT record alone. Before buying, check the area that fails most: position lamp: not working. Then look up the car's own MOT history on GOV.UK with its number plate, and look for repeat advisories.

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Questions

What is the MOT pass rate for a 2010 Volvo S80?

In 2024, 72.9% of 2010 Volvo S80 cars passed their MOT first time, across 575 tests. The average for all 14-year-old cars was 59.6%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2010 Volvo S80?

The most common failure reasons were position lamp: not working; tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed; brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 2010 Volvo S80 reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 122, which is well above average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).