2011 · 13 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2011 Volvo S80 MOT pass rate and common faults

412 MOT tests in 2024. 69.9% passed first time, compared with 61.8% for all cars the same age.

113Well above average
Passed first time69.9%
Failed or needed repairs30.1%
Typical mileage at test119,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 412 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Position lamp: not working6.3%
  2. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed2.7%
    18 marked dangerous
  3. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick1.9%
    8 marked dangerous
  4. Individual direction indicators: incorrect colour1.9%
  5. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm1.9%
    8 marked dangerous
  6. Headlamp aim: too low1.7%
  7. Linkage ball joints: ball joint excessively worn1.7%
  8. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively1.7%
  9. Anti-lock braking system: warning lamp indicates an ABS fault1.2%

Problem areas

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

  1. Lights & electrics20.9%
  2. Tyres8.3%
  3. Suspension6.8%
  4. Brakes5.8%
  5. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)5.6%
  6. Steering2.9%
  7. Body & chassis1.2%
  8. Emissions & leaks0.7%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm19.2%
  2. Coil spring: corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened10.4%
  3. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick9.2%
  4. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn7.8%
  5. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened6.1%

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 2011 Volvo S80?

In 2024, 69.9% of 2011 Volvo S80 cars passed their MOT first time, across 412 tests. The average for all 13-year-old cars was 61.8%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2011 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 2011 Volvo S80 reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 113, which is well above average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).