2000 · 24 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2000 Volvo S80 MOT pass rate and common faults

125 MOT tests in 2024. 52.8% passed first time, compared with 61.5% for all cars the same age.

86Well below average
Passed first time52.8%
Failed or needed repairs47.2%
Typical mileage at test123,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 125 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Position lamp: not working8.8%
  2. Malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction7.2%
  3. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn4.8%
  4. Headlamp aim: projected beam image is obviously incorrect4.0%
  5. Joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt4.0%
  6. Registration plate lamp(s): inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps3.2%
  7. Linkage ball joints: ball joint excessively worn3.2%
  8. Service brake performance: excessively binding3.2%
  9. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick3.2%
    4 marked dangerous
  10. Rear fog lamp: not working3.2%

Problem areas

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

  1. Lights & electrics39.2%
  2. Suspension21.6%
  3. Brakes18.4%
  4. Emissions & leaks16.0%
  5. Body & chassis8.0%
  6. Tyres8.0%
  7. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)4.8%
  8. Steering1.6%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn20.8%
  2. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm12.8%
  3. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened12.0%
  4. Engine oil leaks: leaking excessively from engine11.2%
  5. Registration plates: inscription illegible9.6%

What this means if you are buying one

This model year fails more often than most cars its age, so budget for repairs and check the history carefully. 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 2000 Volvo S80?

In 2024, 52.8% of 2000 Volvo S80 cars passed their MOT first time, across 125 tests. The average for all 24-year-old cars was 61.5%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2000 Volvo S80?

The most common failure reasons were position lamp: not working; malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction; suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 2000 Volvo S80 reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 86, which is well below average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).