2016 · 8 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2016 Volvo S80 MOT pass rate and common faults

174 MOT tests in 2024. 89.1% passed first time, compared with 76.6% for all cars the same age.

116Well above average
Passed first time89.1%
Failed or needed repairs10.9%
Typical mileage at test68,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 174 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 dirt1.7%
  2. Malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction1.7%
  3. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick1.1%
    3 marked dangerous
  4. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords1.1%
  5. Track rod end: ball joint has excessive play1.1%
  6. Headlamp aim: projected beam image is obviously incorrect0.6%
  7. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed0.6%
    2 marked dangerous
  8. Tyres - condition: has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure0.6%
    1 marked dangerous
  9. Shock absorbers: has a serious fluid leak0.6%

Problem areas

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

  1. Tyres3.4%
  2. Steering2.9%
  3. Lights & electrics2.3%
  4. Brakes1.7%
  5. Emissions & leaks1.7%
  6. Suspension1.1%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm10.3%
  2. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened9.8%
  3. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure9.8%
  4. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick8.0%
  5. Brake discs: significantly and obviously worn2.9%

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 2016 Volvo S80?

In 2024, 89.1% of 2016 Volvo S80 cars passed their MOT first time, across 174 tests. The average for all 8-year-old cars was 76.6%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2016 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; malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction; brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick. The biggest problem area was tyres.

Is the 2016 Volvo S80 reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 116, which is well above average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).