2007 · 17 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2007 Volvo S80 MOT pass rate and common faults

744 MOT tests in 2024. 63.8% passed first time, compared with 56.9% for all cars the same age.

112Well above average
Passed first time63.8%
Failed or needed repairs36.2%
Typical mileage at test134,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 744 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Position lamp: not working3.6%
  2. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick3.5%
    33 marked dangerous
  3. Linkage ball joint dust cover: ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt3.0%
  4. Track rod end: ball joint has excessive play2.7%
  5. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm2.2%
    24 marked dangerous
  6. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed1.9%
    23 marked dangerous
  7. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn1.9%
  8. Steering rack: gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt1.7%
  9. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords1.6%
  10. Washers: provides insufficient washer liquid1.6%

Problem areas

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

  1. Lights & electrics21.8%
  2. Suspension16.0%
  3. Brakes10.1%
  4. Tyres8.9%
  5. Steering5.9%
  6. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)4.8%
  7. Body & chassis4.6%
  8. Emissions & leaks2.3%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm18.4%
  2. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened11.0%
  3. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn10.8%
  4. Coil spring: corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened9.1%
  5. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick8.1%

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 2007 Volvo S80?

In 2024, 63.8% of 2007 Volvo S80 cars passed their MOT first time, across 744 tests. The average for all 17-year-old cars was 56.9%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2007 Volvo S80?

The most common failure reasons were position lamp: not working; brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick; linkage ball joint dust cover: ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 2007 Volvo S80 reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 112, which is well above average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).