Volvo MOT Check
Our Volvo MOT data covers 560,230 tests across 15 models. Overall, 73% of Volvos passed first time, slightly above the 71% average for all cars.
The Volvo XC40 had the highest first-time pass rate at 90%, while the Volvo V50 had the lowest at 55%. Remember that age and mileage make a big difference: the V50 cars tested averaged 127,563 miles, against 29,434 for the XC40.
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- MOT tests analysed
- 560,230
- First-time pass rate
- 73%
- All cars: 71%
- Versus all cars
- +1.7 points
- Models covered
- 15
Volvo models compared
First-time MOT pass rates for each Volvo model, highest first. Select a model for its pass rate by year, common faults and ULEZ compliance.
- Volvo XC4090% passed · 47,465 tests
- Volvo S9088% passed · 7,520 tests
- Volvo V9085% passed · 14,500 tests
- Volvo XC6080% passed · 104,160 tests
- Volvo V6078% passed · 37,100 tests
- Volvo V4073% passed · 100,495 tests
- Volvo XC9072% passed · 68,456 tests
- Volvo S6072% passed · 21,487 tests
- Volvo S8069% passed · 7,814 tests
- Volvo XC7069% passed · 18,080 tests
- Volvo V7064% passed · 45,092 tests
- Volvo C7060% passed · 8,725 tests
- Volvo C3059% passed · 24,499 tests
- Volvo S4057% passed · 21,057 tests
- Volvo V5055% passed · 33,780 tests
The dark marker shows the 71% average for all cars.
| Model | Tests | Pass rate | Most common failure | ULEZ likely compliant | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| XC40 | 47,465 | 90% | Tyres | 100% | ULEZ by year |
| S90 | 7,520 | 88% | Tyres | 99% | ULEZ by year |
| V90 | 14,500 | 85% | Tyres | 99% | ULEZ by year |
| XC60 | 104,160 | 80% | Tyres | 58% | ULEZ by year |
| V60 | 37,100 | 78% | Tyres | 54% | ULEZ by year |
| V40 | 100,495 | 73% | Suspension | 54% | ULEZ by year |
| XC90 | 68,456 | 72% | Lights and electrics | 45% | ULEZ by year |
| S60 | 21,487 | 72% | Lights and electrics | 31% | ULEZ by year |
| S80 | 7,814 | 69% | Lights and electrics | 9% | ULEZ by year |
| XC70 | 18,080 | 69% | Lights and electrics | 8% | ULEZ by year |
| V70 | 45,092 | 64% | Lights and electrics | 7% | ULEZ by year |
| C70 | 8,725 | 60% | Suspension | 26% | ULEZ by year |
| C30 | 24,499 | 59% | Lights and electrics | 41% | ULEZ by year |
| S40 | 21,057 | 57% | Lights and electrics | 32% | ULEZ by year |
| V50 | 33,780 | 55% | Suspension | 15% | ULEZ by year |
Why Volvos fail their MOT
Share of Volvo tests with a failure in each area, across all models, compared with all cars.
| Failure area | Volvo | All cars |
|---|---|---|
| Lights and electrics | 9.5% | 11.3% |
| Suspension | 7.9% | 8.9% |
| Tyres | 7.1% | 6.3% |
| Brakes | 7.0% | 6.8% |
| Visibility | 3.3% | 4.8% |
| Body and structure | 2.8% | 3.5% |
Other makes
- Abarth 77%
- Alfa Romeo 68%
- Audi 78%
- Bentley 91%
- BMW 78%
- Chevrolet 54%
- Chrysler 60%
- Citroen 63%
- Dacia 72%
- Daihatsu 63%
- DS 70%
- Fiat 68%
- Ford 68%
- Honda 72%
- Hyundai 74%
- Isuzu 69%
- Jaguar 78%
- Jeep 75%
- Kia 74%
- Land Rover 76%
- LEVC 74%
- Lexus 83%
- Lotus 85%
- Mazda 72%
- Mercedes-Benz 77%
- MG 78%
- MINI 76%
- Mitsubishi 72%
- Nissan 69%
- Peugeot 66%
- Porsche 87%
- Renault 62%
- Rover 64%
- Saab 63%
- SEAT 74%
- Skoda 77%
- Smart 72%
- SsangYong 70%
- Subaru 72%
- Suzuki 73%
- Talbot 53%
- Tesla 83%
- Toyota 74%
- Vauxhall 65%
- Volkswagen 72%
About this data
Based on 560,230 first MOT tests of Volvo models carried out in 2023.
Source: DVSA anonymised MOT test data (contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0). First attempts on cars only; “pass rate” means passing first time. Averages cover all 32,735,164 cars tested (71% passed), and years with under 50 tests are hidden.
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Frequently asked questions
Answers from 560,230 first MOT tests of Volvo cars.
What is the average MOT pass rate for a Volvo?
73% of Volvos in our data passed at the first attempt, against 71% for all cars.
Which Volvo model has the best MOT pass rate?
The Volvo XC40, with 90% passing first time. The lowest was the Volvo V50, at 55%, though age differences explain part of the gap.
Why do Volvos fail their MOT?
The most common failure area was lights and electrics, recorded on 9.5% of Volvo tests.
How do I check a Volvo's MOT history?
Enter the registration in our free MOT check. Volvo models in our data had covered 83,884 miles on average at their MOT, so check how a particular car compares.
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