2013 · 11 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2013 Volvo S80 MOT pass rate and common faults

421 MOT tests in 2024. 75.5% passed first time, compared with 66.8% for all cars the same age.

113Well above average
Passed first time75.5%
Failed or needed repairs24.5%
Typical mileage at test96,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 421 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed2.9%
    14 marked dangerous
  2. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick2.1%
    9 marked dangerous
  3. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords1.9%
  4. Track rod end: ball joint has excessive play1.4%
  5. Track rod end: ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt1.4%
  6. On or after 01/07/2008: emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit1.4%
  7. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm1.4%
    9 marked dangerous
  8. Position lamp: not working1.2%
  9. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively1.2%
  10. Headlamp aim: too low1.2%

Problem areas

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

  1. Lights & electrics11.4%
  2. Tyres7.8%
  3. Brakes5.7%
  4. Suspension5.5%
  5. Steering3.6%
  6. Emissions & leaks3.3%
  7. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)2.6%
  8. Seat belts & airbags1.0%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm18.5%
  2. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick7.6%
  3. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure7.6%
  4. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened7.4%
  5. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn4.5%

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: tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed. 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 2013 Volvo S80?

In 2024, 75.5% of 2013 Volvo S80 cars passed their MOT first time, across 421 tests. The average for all 11-year-old cars was 66.8%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2013 Volvo S80?

The most common failure reasons were tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed; brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick; tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 2013 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).