2014 · 10 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2014 Volvo S80 MOT pass rate and common faults

383 MOT tests in 2024. 78.8% passed first time, compared with 69.9% for all cars the same age.

113Well above average
Passed first time78.8%
Failed or needed repairs21.2%
Typical mileage at test87,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 383 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Track rod end: ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt2.6%
  2. On or after 01/01/2014: emissions exceed default limit of 0.7m-12.6%
  3. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed2.1%
    11 marked dangerous
  4. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick1.6%
    9 marked dangerous
  5. On or after 01/01/2014: emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit1.6%
  6. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords1.6%
  7. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm1.3%
    8 marked dangerous
  8. Track rod end: ball joint has excessive play1.0%
  9. Headlamp aim: too high0.8%
  10. Tyres - condition: has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure0.8%
    3 marked dangerous

Problem areas

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

  1. Emissions & leaks7.0%
  2. Tyres6.5%
  3. Lights & electrics5.7%
  4. Steering4.2%
  5. Brakes4.2%
  6. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)2.1%
  7. Suspension1.3%
  8. Wheels0.3%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm14.6%
  2. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick9.1%
  3. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened7.3%
  4. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure6.8%
  5. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn4.4%

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: track rod end: ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt. 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 2014 Volvo S80?

In 2024, 78.8% of 2014 Volvo S80 cars passed their MOT first time, across 383 tests. The average for all 10-year-old cars was 69.9%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2014 Volvo S80?

The most common failure reasons were track rod end: ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt; on or after 01/01/2014: emissions exceed default limit of 0.7m-1; tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed. The biggest problem area was emissions & leaks.

Is the 2014 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).