2015 · 9 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2015 Volvo S80 MOT pass rate and common faults

399 MOT tests in 2024. 79.2% passed first time, compared with 73.5% for all cars the same age.

108Above average
Passed first time79.2%
Failed or needed repairs20.8%
Typical mileage at test82,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 399 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed2.8%
    12 marked dangerous
  2. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick2.8%
    13 marked dangerous
  3. Track rod end: ball joint has excessive play2.8%
  4. Track rod end: ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt1.8%
  5. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords1.0%
  6. Headlamp aim: too high1.0%
  7. Malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction1.0%
  8. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm1.0%
    6 marked dangerous
  9. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure1.0%
    4 marked dangerous
  10. Rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements0.8%

Problem areas

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

  1. Tyres7.5%
  2. Brakes5.3%
  3. Steering5.3%
  4. Lights & electrics4.8%
  5. Emissions & leaks2.3%
  6. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)2.3%
  7. Suspension1.8%
  8. Body & chassis1.3%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm16.3%
  2. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick9.8%
  3. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure8.5%
  4. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened8.3%
  5. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn3.8%

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 2015 Volvo S80?

In 2024, 79.2% of 2015 Volvo S80 cars passed their MOT first time, across 399 tests. The average for all 9-year-old cars was 73.5%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2015 Volvo S80?

The most common failure reasons were tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed; brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick; track rod end: ball joint has excessive play. The biggest problem area was tyres.

Is the 2015 Volvo S80 reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 108, which is above average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).