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Volvo S80 MOT pass rate and common problems

75.5% of Volvo S80s passed the 2024 MOT (7,070 first tests): 67.8% at the first attempt and 7.6% after a fix at the test centre (PRS), each rounded separately. About 1 in 3 failed the first attempt. For its age, it fails 17% less often than normal: MOT Risk Index 82.8 (95% CI 80.0–85.6; 100 = normal).

Volvo S80 at a glance, 2024 MOT
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
MOT pass rate75.5%incl. 7.6% fixed at the test centre20247070
Passed at the first attempt67.8%all first tests20247070
MOT Risk Index (95% CI 80.0–85.6)82.8index100 = normal for its age · rank 286 (tied) of 761 (1 = fails least for its age)20247070
Biggest excess: Tyres9.1per 10010.0 same-age2019–202455163
Dangerous defects12.0per 10011.2 UK, not age-adjusted2019–202455163
Advisory items145.3per 100127.1 UK, not age-adjusted2019–202455163
strip · Volvo S80 · MOT Risk Index · 82.8 vs 100 = normal · 2024
MOT Risk Index · Volvo S80. 0–240; 100 = normal for its age; median model 92.8 · rank 286 (tied) of 761 (1 = fails least for its age). It would rank between 258 and 310 anywhere within its 95% interval, other models held where they are. DVSA, 2024.
Volvo S80 index position among 761 models
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Rank286of 761published models, 1 = fails least for its age20247070
Best rank within its 95% interval258rankother models held where they are20247070
Worst rank within its 95% interval310rankother models held where they are20247070

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Data release dvsa-2024-v2 (24 Sep 2026) · full dataset (v5). This model's index changed from 81.6 to 82.8 in the 24 September 2026 release, after duplicate test records were removed.

What actually fails on a Volvo S80 MOT, and how often?

Volvo S80 MOTs fail most often on ‘lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment’: 23.3 per 100 tests, against 29.4 for UK cars of the same age (2019–2024, n = 55,163).

bar · Volvo S80 · Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment · 23.3 vs 29.4 · 2019–2024
DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Volvo S80: the numbers behind this answer (2019–2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment23.3per 10029.42019–202412869
Brakes13.6per 10018.42019–20247483
Suspension13.2per 10025.02019–20247258
Tyres9.1per 10010.02019–20245040
Visibility7.9per 10010.52019–20244378
Body, chassis, structure6.8per 10010.32019–20243764

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2019–2024 · n = 55,163 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

Tyres, brakes and suspension: how does the Volvo S80 compare with cars of the same age?

The biggest excess for the Volvo S80 is tyres at age 6: 6.4 failures per 100 tests, against 5.5 for same-age cars of comparable models (2019–2024, n = 1,437).

bullet · Volvo S80 · Tyres, age 5 · 5.2 vs 5.1 · 2019–2024
Tyres, age 5: 5.2 vs 5.1. Brakes, age 5: 2.1 vs 3.1. Suspension, age 5: 0.6 vs 2.2. Tyres, age 6: 6.4 vs 5.5. Brakes, age 6: 2.4 vs 3.8. Suspension, age 6: 0.6 vs 3.7. Tyres, age 7: 5.0 vs 6.0. Brakes, age 7: 3.2 vs 4.5. DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Volvo S80: the numbers behind this answer (2019–2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Tyres, age 55.2per 1005.12019–20241000
Brakes, age 52.1per 1003.12019–20241000
Suspension, age 50.6per 1002.22019–20241000
Tyres, age 66.4per 1005.52019–20241437
Brakes, age 62.4per 1003.82019–20241437
Suspension, age 60.6per 1003.72019–20241437
Tyres, age 75.0per 1006.02019–20241846
Brakes, age 73.2per 1004.52019–20241846
Full table
Further values · 2019–2024
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Suspension, age 71.3per 1005.72019–20241846
Tyres, age 85.2per 1006.32019–20242318
Brakes, age 83.2per 1005.42019–20242318
Suspension, age 82.0per 1007.82019–20242318

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2019–2024 · n = 7,070 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

Will my Volvo S80's advisory become a fail at the next MOT?

Volvo S80 advisories turn into fails less often than on the median model; the one to watch is lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment: advisories on it became a fail at the next MOT 21.8% of the time.

funnel · Volvo S80 · Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment · 21.8 vs median model · 2019–2024
Advisories on lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment: 21.8 of 100 became a fail on the same item at the next MOT. DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Volvo S80: the numbers behind this answer (2019–2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment21.8% next failmedian model2019–20241241
Suspension15.3% next failmedian model2019–20248559
Brakes12.1% next failmedian model2019–20248090
Body, chassis, structure11.9% next failmedian model2019–20241919
Steering11.2% next failmedian model2019–20241345
Tyres8.7% next failmedian model2019–202410041
Noise, emissions and leaks5.8% next failmedian model2019–20241569
Identification of the vehicle2.5% next failmedian model2019–20241337
Full table
Further values · 2019–2024
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Non-component advisories0% next failmedian model2019–20243288

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2019–2024 · n = 7,070 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

My Volvo S80 got an MOT advisory: what gets flagged most?

Volvo S80 MOTs flag suspension most: 41.3 advisories per 100 tests, against 26.2 across UK tests (2019–2024, n = 55,163).

bar · Volvo S80 · Suspension · 41.3 vs 26.2 · 2019–2024
DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Volvo S80: the numbers behind this answer (2019–2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Suspension41.3per 10026.22019–202422805
Tyres39.3per 10039.72019–202421701
Brakes31.4per 10034.72019–202417330
Non-component advisories9.3per 1007.82019–20245123
Body, chassis, structure5.5per 1004.62019–20243007
Noise, emissions and leaks4.5per 1005.22019–20242508

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2019–2024 · n = 55,163 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

What is likely to fail next on a Volvo S80?

For Volvo S80s aged 15 to 19 whose last MOT was a fail, the item most likely to fail at the next MOT is ‘lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment’: 26.2% failed on it (2019–2024, n = 5,250).

bar · Volvo S80 · Tyres, 3 to 5 years old, after a pass · 4.7 vs baseline · 2019–2024
DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Volvo S80: the numbers behind this answer (2019–2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Tyres, 3 to 5 years old, after a pass4.7% next fail2019–20241491
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment, 3 to 5 years old, after a pass2.6% next fail2019–20241491
Visibility, 3 to 5 years old, after a pass2.6% next fail2019–20241491
Noise, emissions and leaks, 3 to 5 years old, after a pass1.5% next fail2019–20241491
Steering, 3 to 5 years old, after a pass1.4% next fail2019–20241491
Brakes, 3 to 5 years old, after a pass1.3% next fail2019–20241491
Body, chassis, structure, 3 to 5 years old, after a pass0.3% next fail2019–20241491
Tyres, 3 to 5 years old, after an advisory7.0% next fail2019–2024705
Full table
Further values · 2019–2024
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Visibility, 3 to 5 years old, after an advisory4.1% next fail2019–2024705
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment, 3 to 5 years old, after an advisory4.0% next fail2019–2024705
Brakes, 3 to 5 years old, after an advisory3.5% next fail2019–2024705
Steering, 3 to 5 years old, after an advisory2.5% next fail2019–2024705
Noise, emissions and leaks, 3 to 5 years old, after an advisory2.0% next fail2019–2024705
Body, chassis, structure, 3 to 5 years old, after an advisory0.7% next fail2019–2024705
Tyres, 3 to 5 years old, after a fail (rough estimate: 353 cars)7.9% next fail2019–2024353
Noise, emissions and leaks, 3 to 5 years old, after a fail (rough estimate: 353 cars)6.2% next fail2019–2024353
Visibility, 3 to 5 years old, after a fail (rough estimate: 353 cars)4.5% next fail2019–2024353
Steering, 3 to 5 years old, after a fail (rough estimate: 353 cars)4.3% next fail2019–2024353
Brakes, 3 to 5 years old, after a fail (rough estimate: 353 cars)3.4% next fail2019–2024353
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment, 3 to 5 years old, after a fail (rough estimate: 353 cars)2.8% next fail2019–2024353
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment, 6 to 8 years old, after a pass5.2% next fail2019–20242993
Steering, 6 to 8 years old, after a pass4.7% next fail2019–20242993
Tyres, 6 to 8 years old, after a pass4.0% next fail2019–20242993
Visibility, 6 to 8 years old, after a pass3.8% next fail2019–20242993
Brakes, 6 to 8 years old, after a pass2.5% next fail2019–20242993
Noise, emissions and leaks, 6 to 8 years old, after a pass1.7% next fail2019–20242993
Suspension, 6 to 8 years old, after a pass1.7% next fail2019–20242993
Body, chassis, structure, 6 to 8 years old, after a pass0.6% next fail2019–20242993
Road wheels, 6 to 8 years old, after a pass0.2% next fail2019–20242993
Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems, 6 to 8 years old, after a pass0.2% next fail2019–20242993
Tyres, 6 to 8 years old, after an advisory8.1% next fail2019–20241648
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment, 6 to 8 years old, after an advisory7.2% next fail2019–20241648
Visibility, 6 to 8 years old, after an advisory6.1% next fail2019–20241648
Steering, 6 to 8 years old, after an advisory5.8% next fail2019–20241648
Brakes, 6 to 8 years old, after an advisory3.5% next fail2019–20241648
Suspension, 6 to 8 years old, after an advisory2.9% next fail2019–20241648
Noise, emissions and leaks, 6 to 8 years old, after an advisory2.5% next fail2019–20241648
Body, chassis, structure, 6 to 8 years old, after an advisory1.1% next fail2019–20241648
Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems, 6 to 8 years old, after an advisory0.4% next fail2019–20241648
Road wheels, 6 to 8 years old, after an advisory0.3% next fail2019–20241648
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment, 6 to 8 years old, after a fail11.0% next fail2019–20241211
Tyres, 6 to 8 years old, after a fail8.7% next fail2019–20241211
Visibility, 6 to 8 years old, after a fail7.7% next fail2019–20241211
Steering, 6 to 8 years old, after a fail5.3% next fail2019–20241211
Brakes, 6 to 8 years old, after a fail5.2% next fail2019–20241211
Suspension, 6 to 8 years old, after a fail3.5% next fail2019–20241211
Noise, emissions and leaks, 6 to 8 years old, after a fail2.8% next fail2019–20241211
Body, chassis, structure, 6 to 8 years old, after a fail0.9% next fail2019–20241211
Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems, 6 to 8 years old, after a fail0.6% next fail2019–20241211
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment, 9 to 11 years old, after a pass8.4% next fail2019–20243536
Tyres, 9 to 11 years old, after a pass5.0% next fail2019–20243536
Suspension, 9 to 11 years old, after a pass4.7% next fail2019–20243536
Visibility, 9 to 11 years old, after a pass4.6% next fail2019–20243536
Steering, 9 to 11 years old, after a pass3.1% next fail2019–20243536
Brakes, 9 to 11 years old, after a pass2.9% next fail2019–20243536
Body, chassis, structure, 9 to 11 years old, after a pass1.7% next fail2019–20243536
Noise, emissions and leaks, 9 to 11 years old, after a pass1.1% next fail2019–20243536
Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems, 9 to 11 years old, after a pass0.3% next fail2019–20243536
Identification of the vehicle, 9 to 11 years old, after a pass0.2% next fail2019–20243536
Road wheels, 9 to 11 years old, after a pass0.2% next fail2019–20243536
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment, 9 to 11 years old, after an advisory12.0% next fail2019–20242489
Visibility, 9 to 11 years old, after an advisory7.8% next fail2019–20242489
Tyres, 9 to 11 years old, after an advisory6.8% next fail2019–20242489
Suspension, 9 to 11 years old, after an advisory6.6% next fail2019–20242489
Brakes, 9 to 11 years old, after an advisory4.7% next fail2019–20242489
Steering, 9 to 11 years old, after an advisory3.6% next fail2019–20242489
Body, chassis, structure, 9 to 11 years old, after an advisory2.9% next fail2019–20242489
Noise, emissions and leaks, 9 to 11 years old, after an advisory1.3% next fail2019–20242489
Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems, 9 to 11 years old, after an advisory0.5% next fail2019–20242489
Road wheels, 9 to 11 years old, after an advisory0.2% next fail2019–20242489
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment, 9 to 11 years old, after a fail15.3% next fail2019–20242221
Suspension, 9 to 11 years old, after a fail8.5% next fail2019–20242221
Visibility, 9 to 11 years old, after a fail8.5% next fail2019–20242221
Tyres, 9 to 11 years old, after a fail7.2% next fail2019–20242221
Brakes, 9 to 11 years old, after a fail5.1% next fail2019–20242221
Steering, 9 to 11 years old, after a fail5% next fail2019–20242221
Body, chassis, structure, 9 to 11 years old, after a fail3.5% next fail2019–20242221
Noise, emissions and leaks, 9 to 11 years old, after a fail2.2% next fail2019–20242221
Road wheels, 9 to 11 years old, after a fail0.7% next fail2019–20242221
Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems, 9 to 11 years old, after a fail0.7% next fail2019–20242221
Identification of the vehicle, 9 to 11 years old, after a fail0.3% next fail2019–20242221
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment, 12 to 14 years old, after a pass10.9% next fail2019–20243880
Suspension, 12 to 14 years old, after a pass8.1% next fail2019–20243880
Visibility, 12 to 14 years old, after a pass4.9% next fail2019–20243880
Tyres, 12 to 14 years old, after a pass4.2% next fail2019–20243880
Body, chassis, structure, 12 to 14 years old, after a pass4.1% next fail2019–20243880
Brakes, 12 to 14 years old, after a pass4.1% next fail2019–20243880
Steering, 12 to 14 years old, after a pass2.5% next fail2019–20243880
Noise, emissions and leaks, 12 to 14 years old, after a pass0.9% next fail2019–20243880
Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems, 12 to 14 years old, after a pass0.7% next fail2019–20243880
Identification of the vehicle, 12 to 14 years old, after a pass0.3% next fail2019–20243880
Road wheels, 12 to 14 years old, after a pass0.3% next fail2019–20243880
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment, 12 to 14 years old, after an advisory14.9% next fail2019–20243292
Suspension, 12 to 14 years old, after an advisory11.7% next fail2019–20243292
Visibility, 12 to 14 years old, after an advisory8.1% next fail2019–20243292
Brakes, 12 to 14 years old, after an advisory6.4% next fail2019–20243292
Tyres, 12 to 14 years old, after an advisory6.1% next fail2019–20243292
Body, chassis, structure, 12 to 14 years old, after an advisory5.6% next fail2019–20243292
Steering, 12 to 14 years old, after an advisory4.3% next fail2019–20243292
Noise, emissions and leaks, 12 to 14 years old, after an advisory1.3% next fail2019–20243292
Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems, 12 to 14 years old, after an advisory0.5% next fail2019–20243292
Road wheels, 12 to 14 years old, after an advisory0.3% next fail2019–20243292
Identification of the vehicle, 12 to 14 years old, after an advisory0.2% next fail2019–20243292
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment, 12 to 14 years old, after a fail20.2% next fail2019–20243092
Suspension, 12 to 14 years old, after a fail13.9% next fail2019–20243092
Brakes, 12 to 14 years old, after a fail9.9% next fail2019–20243092
Visibility, 12 to 14 years old, after a fail9.7% next fail2019–20243092
Tyres, 12 to 14 years old, after a fail8.0% next fail2019–20243092
Body, chassis, structure, 12 to 14 years old, after a fail7.2% next fail2019–20243092
Steering, 12 to 14 years old, after a fail5.7% next fail2019–20243092
Noise, emissions and leaks, 12 to 14 years old, after a fail2.0% next fail2019–20243092
Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems, 12 to 14 years old, after a fail1.2% next fail2019–20243092
Road wheels, 12 to 14 years old, after a fail0.8% next fail2019–20243092
Identification of the vehicle, 12 to 14 years old, after a fail0.3% next fail2019–20243092
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment, 15 to 19 years old, after a pass13.1% next fail2019–20243936
Brakes, 15 to 19 years old, after a pass8.8% next fail2019–20243936
Suspension, 15 to 19 years old, after a pass7.9% next fail2019–20243936
Body, chassis, structure, 15 to 19 years old, after a pass6.6% next fail2019–20243936
Visibility, 15 to 19 years old, after a pass5.1% next fail2019–20243936
Tyres, 15 to 19 years old, after a pass4.6% next fail2019–20243936
Steering, 15 to 19 years old, after a pass3.8% next fail2019–20243936
Noise, emissions and leaks, 15 to 19 years old, after a pass2.0% next fail2019–20243936
Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems, 15 to 19 years old, after a pass0.9% next fail2019–20243936
Identification of the vehicle, 15 to 19 years old, after a pass0.3% next fail2019–20243936
Road wheels, 15 to 19 years old, after a pass0.3% next fail2019–20243936
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment, 15 to 19 years old, after an advisory18.7% next fail2019–20244387
Suspension, 15 to 19 years old, after an advisory13.0% next fail2019–20244387
Brakes, 15 to 19 years old, after an advisory12.1% next fail2019–20244387
Body, chassis, structure, 15 to 19 years old, after an advisory9.7% next fail2019–20244387
Visibility, 15 to 19 years old, after an advisory7.9% next fail2019–20244387
Tyres, 15 to 19 years old, after an advisory6.6% next fail2019–20244387
Steering, 15 to 19 years old, after an advisory4.3% next fail2019–20244387
Noise, emissions and leaks, 15 to 19 years old, after an advisory3.3% next fail2019–20244387
Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems, 15 to 19 years old, after an advisory1.0% next fail2019–20244387
Identification of the vehicle, 15 to 19 years old, after an advisory0.7% next fail2019–20244387
Road wheels, 15 to 19 years old, after an advisory0.3% next fail2019–20244387
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment, 15 to 19 years old, after a fail26.2% next fail2019–20245250
Brakes, 15 to 19 years old, after a fail17.8% next fail2019–20245250
Suspension, 15 to 19 years old, after a fail16.3% next fail2019–20245250
Body, chassis, structure, 15 to 19 years old, after a fail12.6% next fail2019–20245250
Visibility, 15 to 19 years old, after a fail9.7% next fail2019–20245250
Tyres, 15 to 19 years old, after a fail8.3% next fail2019–20245250
Steering, 15 to 19 years old, after a fail5.6% next fail2019–20245250
Noise, emissions and leaks, 15 to 19 years old, after a fail4.9% next fail2019–20245250
Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems, 15 to 19 years old, after a fail1.9% next fail2019–20245250
Road wheels, 15 to 19 years old, after a fail0.7% next fail2019–20245250
Identification of the vehicle, 15 to 19 years old, after a fail0.5% next fail2019–20245250
Speedometer and speed limiter, 15 to 19 years old, after a fail0.1% next fail2019–20245250
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment, 20 years or older, after a pass13.5% next fail2019–2024680
Suspension, 20 years or older, after a pass9.3% next fail2019–2024680
Brakes, 20 years or older, after a pass6.8% next fail2019–2024680
Body, chassis, structure, 20 years or older, after a pass5.9% next fail2019–2024680
Tyres, 20 years or older, after a pass4.6% next fail2019–2024680
Visibility, 20 years or older, after a pass4.1% next fail2019–2024680
Noise, emissions and leaks, 20 years or older, after a pass3.7% next fail2019–2024680
Steering, 20 years or older, after a pass2.5% next fail2019–2024680
Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems, 20 years or older, after a pass1.2% next fail2019–2024680
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment, 20 years or older, after an advisory22.7% next fail2019–2024911
Suspension, 20 years or older, after an advisory14.4% next fail2019–2024911
Brakes, 20 years or older, after an advisory12.5% next fail2019–2024911
Body, chassis, structure, 20 years or older, after an advisory11.6% next fail2019–2024911
Visibility, 20 years or older, after an advisory11.3% next fail2019–2024911
Noise, emissions and leaks, 20 years or older, after an advisory6.5% next fail2019–2024911
Tyres, 20 years or older, after an advisory6.2% next fail2019–2024911
Steering, 20 years or older, after an advisory3.5% next fail2019–2024911
Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems, 20 years or older, after an advisory1.7% next fail2019–2024911
Identification of the vehicle, 20 years or older, after an advisory0.7% next fail2019–2024911
Road wheels, 20 years or older, after an advisory0.5% next fail2019–2024911
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment, 20 years or older, after a fail27.8% next fail2019–20241057
Brakes, 20 years or older, after a fail17.3% next fail2019–20241057
Suspension, 20 years or older, after a fail15.4% next fail2019–20241057
Body, chassis, structure, 20 years or older, after a fail14.6% next fail2019–20241057
Visibility, 20 years or older, after a fail11.0% next fail2019–20241057
Noise, emissions and leaks, 20 years or older, after a fail7.3% next fail2019–20241057
Tyres, 20 years or older, after a fail7.0% next fail2019–20241057
Steering, 20 years or older, after a fail4.7% next fail2019–20241057
Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems, 20 years or older, after a fail1.4% next fail2019–20241057
Identification of the vehicle, 20 years or older, after a fail1.2% next fail2019–20241057

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2019–2024 · n = 7,070 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

How often does a Volvo S80 get a dangerous MOT defect?

The Volvo S80 gets a dangerous defect more often than the UK average: 12.0 per 100 first tests against 11.2 across the UK. A dangerous defect means the vehicle should not be driven away until it is fixed. In the same tests, 54.1 major and 17.9 minor defects were recorded per 100 tests (one test can record several).

bullet · Volvo S80 · Dangerous defects · 12 vs 11.2 · 2019–2024
Dangerous defects: 12 vs 11.2. DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Volvo S80: the numbers behind this answer (2019–2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Dangerous defects12per 10011.22019–202455163

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2019–2024 · n = 55,163 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id; severity not recorded for some 2018–2021 tests · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

Will my Volvo S80 still pass its MOT in a few years?

First-time MOT failures for the Volvo S80 go from 10.9% at age 8 (rough estimate: 175 tests, 95% interval 7.1–16.3%) to 40.2% at age 19 (rough estimate: 443 tests, 95% interval 35.7–44.8%), against 43.5% for all cars aged 19 (rough estimate: 443 tests, 95% interval 35.7–44.8%) (2024, n = 7,070).

line · Volvo S80 · Age 8 (rough estimate: 175 tests, 95% interval 7.1–16.3%) · 10.9 vs 23.3 · 2024
Age 8 (rough estim: 10.9. Age 19 (rough esti: 40.2. DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Volvo S80: the numbers behind this answer (2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Age 8 (rough estimate: 175 tests, 95% interval 7.1–16.3%)10.9% failed first time23.32024175
Age 9 (rough estimate: 404 tests, 95% interval 17.1–25.0%)20.8% failed first time26.52024404
Age 10 (rough estimate: 389 tests, 95% interval 17.6–25.7%)21.3% failed first time30.12024389
Age 11 (rough estimate: 426 tests, 95% interval 20.8–28.9%)24.6% failed first time33.22024426
Age 12 (rough estimate: 353 tests, 95% interval 24.4–33.8%)28.9% failed first time35.72024353
Age 13 (rough estimate: 412 tests, 95% interval 25.9–34.7%)30.1% failed first time38.22024412
Age 1427.2% failed first time40.42024578
Age 15 (rough estimate: 457 tests, 95% interval 27.6–36.1%)31.7% failed first time41.62024457
Full table
Further values · 2024
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Age 1631.3% failed first time43.12024642
Age 1736.2% failed first time43.12024743
Age 18 (rough estimate: 378 tests, 95% interval 28.0–37.4%)32.5% failed first time43.92024378
Age 19 (rough estimate: 443 tests, 95% interval 35.7–44.8%)40.2% failed first time43.52024443

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2024 · n = 7,070 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

How does the Volvo S80 compare with cars of its own age and size?

At 10 of 18 ages shown, Volvo S80s fail first time more often than comparable models of the same size class; the biggest difference is at age 19, where they fail more often: 41.6% against 37.4% (2024, n = 3,065).

line · Volvo S80 · Age 3 · 11.3 vs 10.8 · 2024
Age 3: 11.3. Age 20: 41.0. DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Volvo S80: the numbers behind this answer (2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Age 311.3% fail10.82024195
Age 411.8% fail12.32024602
Age 514% fail14.220241000
Age 617.1% fail16.120241437
Age 717.6% fail18.320241846
Age 821.1% fail20.520242318
Age 924.7% fail23.120242849
Age 1026.2% fail25.620242945
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Further values · 2024
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Age 1126.7% fail28.220243464
Age 1228.5% fail30.620244035
Age 1329.1% fail32.620244103
Age 1432.2% fail34.620244406
Age 1534.5% fail36.020244399
Age 1637.5% fail37.120244577
Age 1739.9% fail37.520244317
Age 1841.6% fail37.820243591
Age 1941.6% fail37.420243065
Age 2041.0% fail36.920242402

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2024 · n = 7,070 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

Which Volvo S80 years should I avoid?

Volvo S80 build years range from index 76.5 to 105.5 against the model's own age norm of 100 (2019–2024, n = 7,070).

bar · Volvo S80 · Build year 1999 (rough estimate: 453 tests, 95% interval 85.0–113.0) · 99 vs 100 = normal · 2019–2024
DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Volvo S80: the numbers behind this answer (2019–2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Build year 1999 (rough estimate: 453 tests, 95% interval 85.0–113.0)99index vs own age100 = normal2019–2024453
Build year 2000 (rough estimate: 896 tests, 95% interval 95.1–115.8)105.5index vs own age100 = normal2019–2024896
Build year 2001 (rough estimate: 1,965 tests, 95% interval 98.0–111.9)104.9index vs own age100 = normal2019–20241965
Build year 2002 (rough estimate: 3,216 tests, 95% interval 98.3–109.2)103.8index vs own age100 = normal2019–20243216
Build year 2003101.7index vs own age100 = normal2019–20244204
Build year 2004103.3index vs own age100 = normal2019–20244001
Build year 2005105.1index vs own age100 = normal2019–20244024
Build year 2006 (better for its age) (rough estimate: 3,079 tests, 95% interval 86.8–98.2)92.5index vs own age100 = normal2019–20243079
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Further values · 2019–2024
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Build year 2007 (better for its age)94.1index vs own age100 = normal2019–20245765
Build year 200896.1index vs own age100 = normal2019–20244898
Build year 2009 (rough estimate: 3,155 tests, 95% interval 92.6–105.4)99index vs own age100 = normal2019–20243155
Build year 2010 (rough estimate: 3,913 tests, 95% interval 90.4–102.0)96.2index vs own age100 = normal2019–20243913
Build year 2011 (rough estimate: 2,752 tests, 95% interval 90.5–104.8)97.6index vs own age100 = normal2019–20242752
Build year 2012 (rough estimate: 2,254 tests, 95% interval 96.9–114.0)105.5index vs own age100 = normal2019–20242254
Build year 2013 (rough estimate: 2,699 tests, 95% interval 86.1–101.2)93.6index vs own age100 = normal2019–20242699
Build year 2014 (better for its age) (rough estimate: 2,383 tests, 95% interval 75.7–91.5)83.6index vs own age100 = normal2019–20242383
Build year 2015 (better for its age) (rough estimate: 2,408 tests, 95% interval 73.0–89.6)81.3index vs own age100 = normal2019–20242408
Build year 2016 (better for its age) (rough estimate: 900 tests, 95% interval 62.8–90.2)76.5index vs own age100 = normal2019–2024900

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2019–2024 · n = 7,070 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

How much does it cost to fix a Volvo S80 MOT fail?

Expected repair cost per Volvo S80 MOT: about £85 (up to about £161 if more expensive parts are needed), from the chance of failing each item and its most common UK repair price (catalogue estimate, n = 7,070).

Computed, not measured.

bar · Volvo S80 · Expected repair bill · 85.0 vs modal price catalogue · price catalogue
DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Volvo S80: the numbers behind this answer (price catalogue)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Expected repair bill85.0GBP estimatemodal price catalogueprice catalogue7070
Estimated range lower85.0GBP estimatemodal price catalogueprice catalogue7070
Estimated range upper161.4GBP estimatemodal price catalogueprice catalogue7070
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment: Battery replacement (standard 12V lead-acid)32.6GBP expected contribution140price catalogue7070
Suspension: Suspension coil spring (single corner)23.8GBP expected contribution180price catalogue7070
Brakes: Front brake pads (parts + labour, typical hatchback)20.4GBP expected contribution150price catalogue7070
Tyres: Tyre (single mid-range 16" fitted)8.2GBP expected contribution90price catalogue7070

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: price catalogue · n = 7,070 (initial tests) · Method: computed estimate, not measured · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

Is the Volvo S80 more reliable than similar cars?

Of 8 similar models, 3 fail less often for their age than the Volvo S80 and 5 as often or more. The Volvo S80 has an MOT Risk Index of 82.8, where 100 = normal for its age (2024, n = 7,070).

bar · Volvo S80 · Volvo S80 (this model) · 82.8 vs 100 = normal · 2024
DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Volvo S80: the numbers behind this answer (2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Volvo S80 (this model)82.8index100 = normal20247070
Volvo XC7085.2index82.8202417373
Saab 9-586.2index82.820247998
Subaru Outback87.6index82.820247550
Jeep Grand Cherokee80index82.820249934
Toyota Alphard79.8index82.8202410637
Volvo C7099.2index82.820247712
Jeep Wrangler94.2index82.820247038
Full table
Further values · 2024
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Toyota Land Cruiser81.5index82.8202421287

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2024 · n = 7,070 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

How many miles does a Volvo S80 normally do?

At age 16, the median Volvo S80 had covered 132,929 miles by its MOT; the middle half ranged from 102,092 to 165,034 miles (2024, n = 642).

line · Volvo S80 · Age 8 median (rough estimate) · 68756 vs baseline · 2024
Age 8 median (roug: 68756. Age 19 P75 (rough : 169419. DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Volvo S80: the numbers behind this answer (2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Age 8 median (rough estimate)68756miles2024175
Age 8 P25 (rough estimate)48875miles2024175
Age 8 P75 (rough estimate)101847miles2024175
Age 9 median (rough estimate)81644miles2024404
Age 9 P25 (rough estimate)60210miles2024404
Age 9 P75 (rough estimate)108673miles2024404
Age 10 median (rough estimate)87242miles2024389
Age 10 P25 (rough estimate)64538miles2024389
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Further values · 2024
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Age 10 P75 (rough estimate)116315miles2024389
Age 11 median (rough estimate)95789miles2024426
Age 11 P25 (rough estimate)64896miles2024426
Age 11 P75 (rough estimate)129595miles2024426
Age 12 median (rough estimate)109568miles2024353
Age 12 P25 (rough estimate)82384miles2024353
Age 12 P75 (rough estimate)146044miles2024353
Age 13 median (rough estimate)118750miles2024412
Age 13 P25 (rough estimate)87418miles2024412
Age 13 P75 (rough estimate)155518miles2024412
Age 14 median125910miles2024578
Age 14 P2592550miles2024578
Age 14 P75160667miles2024578
Age 15 median (rough estimate)127048miles2024457
Age 15 P25 (rough estimate)97488miles2024457
Age 15 P75 (rough estimate)157231miles2024457
Age 16 median132929miles2024642
Age 16 P25102092miles2024642
Age 16 P75165034miles2024642
Age 17 median134387miles2024743
Age 17 P25104986miles2024743
Age 17 P75166095miles2024743
Age 18 median (rough estimate)134709miles2024378
Age 18 P25 (rough estimate)104520miles2024378
Age 18 P75 (rough estimate)168689miles2024378
Age 19 median (rough estimate)137452miles2024443
Age 19 P25 (rough estimate)102532miles2024443
Age 19 P75 (rough estimate)169419miles2024443

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2024 · n = 7,070 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

Does high mileage mean more Volvo S80 MOT failures at the same age?

At ages 15+, 31.7% of Volvo S80s with under 40,000 miles failed first time, against 40.3% of those with over 140,000 miles (2024, n = 1,818). No clear mileage gap inside this age group, among cars still being tested.

bar · Volvo S80 · Age 6–9, <40k miles (rough estimate: 57 tests, 95% interval 1.8–14.4%) · 5.3 vs baseline · 2024
DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Volvo S80: the numbers behind this answer (2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Age 6–9, <40k miles (rough estimate: 57 tests, 95% interval 1.8–14.4%)5.3% failed first time202457
Age 6–9, 40-70k miles (rough estimate: 176 tests, 95% interval 9.3–19.5%)13.6% failed first time2024176
Age 6–9, 70-100k miles (rough estimate: 177 tests, 95% interval 16.6–28.7%)22% failed first time2024177
Age 6–9, 100-140k miles (rough estimate: 105 tests, 95% interval 17.5–33.8%)24.8% failed first time2024105
Age 6–9, 140k+ miles (rough estimate: 64 tests, 95% interval 9.9–28.2%)17.2% failed first time202464
Age 10–14, <40k miles (rough estimate: 88 tests, 95% interval 9.7–25%)15.9% failed first time202488
Age 10–14, 40-70k miles (rough estimate: 354 tests, 95% interval 17.3–25.7%)21.2% failed first time2024354
Age 10–14, 70-100k miles (rough estimate: 495 tests, 95% interval 20.9–28.4%)24.4% failed first time2024495
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Further values · 2024
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Age 10–14, 100-140k miles26% failed first time2024620
Age 10–14, 140k+ miles33.3% failed first time2024601
Age 15+, <40k miles (rough estimate: 60 tests, 95% interval 21.3–44.2%)31.7% failed first time202460
Age 15+, 40-70k miles (rough estimate: 309 tests, 95% interval 23.1–33.1%)27.8% failed first time2024309
Age 15+, 70-100k miles31.6% failed first time2024719
Age 15+, 100-140k miles37.6% failed first time20241372
Age 15+, 140k+ miles40.3% failed first time20241758

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2024 · n = 7,070 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

How many miles does a Volvo S80 last?

60.8% of Volvo S80s tested had reached 100,000 miles, and 24.8% had reached 150,000 (2024, n = 33,421).

line · Volvo S80 · 100,000 miles · 60.8 vs baseline · 2024
100,000 miles: 60.8. 200,000 miles: 6.6. DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Volvo S80: the numbers behind this answer (2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
100,000 miles60.8% of tested cars202433421
150,000 miles24.8% of tested cars202413638
200,000 miles6.6% of tested cars20243632

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2024 · n = 7,070 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

Is the Volvo S80 driven more or less than average, and does that change the picture?

Matched on annual mileage as well as age, the Volvo S80 index is 78.2, against 82.4 on age alone (2019–2024, n = 7,070).

slope · Volvo S80 · Age and mileage adjusted index · 78.2 vs 82.4 · 2019–2024
Age and mileage adjusted index: 82.4 vs 78.2. DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Volvo S80: the numbers behind this answer (2019–2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Age and mileage adjusted index78.2index82.42019–20247070

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2019–2024 · n = 7,070 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

Which Volvo S80 fuel fails its MOT less?

Petrol Volvo S80s fail first time more often than diesel ones, before allowing for age: 37.0% against 30.6%.

bar · Volvo S80 · Diesel · 30.6 vs other fuels · 2024
DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Volvo S80: the numbers behind this answer (2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Diesel30.6% fail first timeother fuels20245363
Petrol37.0% fail first timeother fuels20241691

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2024 · n = 7,070 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

Which Volvo S80 engine is best?

For its age, the best Volvo S80 engine is the diesel over 2.0 litre at index 98.1, and the worst the diesel 1.5–1.8 litre at 119.1, where 100 = the model's own average (2024, n = 7,070).

bar · Volvo S80 · Diesel over 2.0 litre · 98.1 vs 100 = model average · 2024
DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Volvo S80: the numbers behind this answer (2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Diesel over 2.0 litre98.1index vs model norm100 = model average202427697
Diesel 1.8–2.0 litre99.2index vs model norm100 = model average20249808
Petrol over 2.0 litre101index vs model norm100 = model average202414092
Petrol 1.8–2.0 litre (rough estimate: 552 tests, 95% interval 94.7–118.3)106.2index vs model norm100 = model average2024552
Diesel 1.5–1.8 litre (rough estimate: 2,735 tests, 95% interval 112.0–126.4)119.1index vs model norm100 = model average20242735

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2024 · n = 7,070 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

Where in Britain does the Volvo S80 fail its MOT most?

Volvo S80 fails first-time MOTs most in Kirkcaldy (KY): 45.4% against 32.0% across Britain for this model, both 2019–2024 (2024, n = 370).

First-time failure rates for the Volvo S80 range from 23.9% to 39.0% by area, before allowing for age: a narrower spread than for the typical model.

map · Volvo S80 · Kirkcaldy (KY) (rough estimate: 370 tests, 95% interval 40.4–50.5%) · 45.4 vs 32.2 · 2024
Scotland. N. England. Wales. London. S. West. % failing. 27%. 39%. DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Volvo S80: the numbers behind this answer (2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Kirkcaldy (KY) (rough estimate: 370 tests, 95% interval 40.4–50.5%)45.4% fail first time32.22024370
Dorchester (DT) (rough estimate: 162 tests, 95% interval 37.0–52.1%)44.4% fail first time32.22024162
Torquay (TQ) (rough estimate: 197 tests, 95% interval 35.0–48.6%)41.6% fail first time32.22024197
Ilford (IG) (rough estimate: 223 tests, 95% interval 17.0–27.9%)22.0% fail first time32.22024223
London E (E) (rough estimate: 370 tests, 95% interval 19.0–27.5%)23.0% fail first time32.22024370
Sunderland (SR) (rough estimate: 283 tests, 95% interval 18.8–28.6%)23.3% fail first time32.22024283
Aberdeen (AB) (rough estimate: 435 tests, 95% interval 36.6–45.8%)41.1% fail first time32.22024435
Dundee (DD) (rough estimate: 384 tests, 95% interval 35.8–45.6%)40.6% fail first time32.22024384
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Further values · 2024
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Salisbury (SP) (rough estimate: 288 tests, 95% interval 35.1–46.4%)40.6% fail first time32.22024288
Plymouth (PL) (rough estimate: 295 tests, 95% interval 34.9–46.0%)40.3% fail first time32.22024295
Exeter (EX) (rough estimate: 323 tests, 95% interval 35.0–45.7%)40.3% fail first time32.22024323
Brighton (BN)39.0% fail first time32.22024593
Worcester (WR) (rough estimate: 208 tests, 95% interval 32.6–45.7%)38.9% fail first time32.22024208
Carlisle (CA) (rough estimate: 378 tests, 95% interval 34.1–43.9%)38.9% fail first time32.22024378
Edinburgh (EH)38.8% fail first time32.22024732
Crewe (CW) (rough estimate: 298 tests, 95% interval 33.2–44.2%)38.6% fail first time32.22024298
Truro (TR) (rough estimate: 257 tests, 95% interval 32.8–44.6%)38.5% fail first time32.22024257
Stoke-on-Trent (ST) (rough estimate: 494 tests, 95% interval 34.3–42.8%)38.5% fail first time32.22024494
Perth (PH) (rough estimate: 325 tests, 95% interval 33.3–43.9%)38.5% fail first time32.22024325
Hull (HU) (rough estimate: 449 tests, 95% interval 33.5–42.4%)37.9% fail first time32.22024449
Paisley (PA) (rough estimate: 241 tests, 95% interval 31.9–44.0%)37.8% fail first time32.22024241
Southampton (SO)37.2% fail first time32.22024600
Wolverhampton (WV) (rough estimate: 264 tests, 95% interval 31.5–43.1%)37.1% fail first time32.22024264
Bournemouth (BH) (rough estimate: 430 tests, 95% interval 32.6–41.6%)37.0% fail first time32.22024430
Swansea (SA)36.9% fail first time32.22024610
Gloucester (GL)36.6% fail first time32.22024505
Bristol (BS)36.5% fail first time32.22024649
Bradford (BD) (rough estimate: 473 tests, 95% interval 32.2–40.8%)36.4% fail first time32.22024473
Bath (BA) (rough estimate: 356 tests, 95% interval 31.4–41.4%)36.2% fail first time32.22024356
Lincoln (LN) (rough estimate: 402 tests, 95% interval 31.5–40.9%)36.1% fail first time32.22024402
London SW (SW) (rough estimate: 230 tests, 95% interval 29.7–42.0%)35.6% fail first time32.22024230
Cambridge (CB) (rough estimate: 445 tests, 95% interval 31.2–40.1%)35.5% fail first time32.22024445
Galashiels (TD) (rough estimate: 141 tests, 95% interval 28.0–43.6%)35.5% fail first time32.22024141
Stockport (SK) (rough estimate: 493 tests, 95% interval 31.0–39.4%)35.1% fail first time32.22024493
Hemel Hempstead (HP)35.1% fail first time32.22024502
Harrogate (HG) (rough estimate: 269 tests, 95% interval 29.5–40.8%)34.9% fail first time32.22024269
Falkirk (FK) (rough estimate: 285 tests, 95% interval 29.4–40.4%)34.7% fail first time32.22024285
Hereford (HR) (rough estimate: 173 tests, 95% interval 28.0–42.0%)34.7% fail first time32.22024173
Tonbridge (TN) (rough estimate: 476 tests, 95% interval 30.5–39.0%)34.7% fail first time32.22024476
Swindon (SN) (rough estimate: 365 tests, 95% interval 29.8–39.5%)34.5% fail first time32.22024365
Canterbury (CT) (rough estimate: 394 tests, 95% interval 29.7–39.1%)34.3% fail first time32.22024394
Ipswich (IP)34.1% fail first time32.22024783
Kilmarnock (KA) (rough estimate: 300 tests, 95% interval 28.9–39.5%)34% fail first time32.22024300
Inverness (IV) (rough estimate: 368 tests, 95% interval 29.3–39.0%)34.0% fail first time32.22024368
Dumfries (DG) (rough estimate: 121 tests, 95% interval 26.1–42.7%)33.9% fail first time32.22024121
Huddersfield (HD) (rough estimate: 201 tests, 95% interval 27.6–40.6%)33.8% fail first time32.22024201
Darlington (DL) (rough estimate: 299 tests, 95% interval 28.7–39.3%)33.8% fail first time32.22024299
York (YO)33.7% fail first time32.22024961
Chester (CH)33.7% fail first time32.22024890
Portsmouth (PO)33.3% fail first time32.22024609
Colchester (CO) (rough estimate: 399 tests, 95% interval 28.9–38.1%)33.3% fail first time32.22024399
St Albans (AL) (rough estimate: 220 tests, 95% interval 27.3–39.6%)33.2% fail first time32.22024220
Manchester (M)33.1% fail first time32.22024957
Bromley (BR) (rough estimate: 103 tests, 95% interval 24.7–42.6%)33.0% fail first time32.22024103
Cardiff (CF)32.6% fail first time32.22024671
Dartford (DA) (rough estimate: 316 tests, 95% interval 27.7–37.9%)32.6% fail first time32.22024316
Nottingham (NG)32.5% fail first time32.220241297
Norwich (NR)32.3% fail first time32.22024792
Stevenage (SG) (rough estimate: 305 tests, 95% interval 27.1–37.6%)32.1% fail first time32.22024305
Peterborough (PE)32.0% fail first time32.220241660
Northampton (NN)31.9% fail first time32.22024887
Leeds (LS) (rough estimate: 493 tests, 95% interval 27.7–35.9%)31.6% fail first time32.22024493
Llandudno (LL)31.6% fail first time32.22024583
Watford (WD) (rough estimate: 239 tests, 95% interval 25.8–37.5%)31.4% fail first time32.22024239
Uxbridge (UB) (rough estimate: 249 tests, 95% interval 25.9–37.3%)31.3% fail first time32.22024249
Warrington (WA)31.3% fail first time32.22024645
Redhill (RH) (rough estimate: 496 tests, 95% interval 27.3–35.5%)31.3% fail first time32.22024496
Oldham (OL) (rough estimate: 352 tests, 95% interval 26.6–36.3%)31.3% fail first time32.22024352
Newcastle (NE)31.2% fail first time32.220241240
Halifax (HX) (rough estimate: 161 tests, 95% interval 24.4–38.6%)31.1% fail first time32.22024161
London N (N)31.0% fail first time32.22024580
Southend-on-Sea (SS) (rough estimate: 384 tests, 95% interval 26.6–35.8%)31.0% fail first time32.22024384
Guildford (GU)31.0% fail first time32.22024562
Chelmsford (CM)30.9% fail first time32.22024553
Motherwell (ML) (rough estimate: 324 tests, 95% interval 26.1–36.1%)30.9% fail first time32.22024324
Taunton (TA) (rough estimate: 292 tests, 95% interval 25.5–36.0%)30.5% fail first time32.22024292
Dudley (DY) (rough estimate: 254 tests, 95% interval 25.0–36.2%)30.3% fail first time32.22024254
Oxford (OX)30.2% fail first time32.22024643
Harrow (HA) (rough estimate: 355 tests, 95% interval 25.6–35.1%)30.1% fail first time32.22024355
Lancaster (LA) (rough estimate: 293 tests, 95% interval 25.1–35.5%)30.0% fail first time32.22024293
London NW (NW) (rough estimate: 488 tests, 95% interval 26.0–34.1%)29.9% fail first time32.22024488
Birmingham (B)29.7% fail first time32.220241401
Reading (RG)29.6% fail first time32.22024806
Twickenham (TW) (rough estimate: 327 tests, 95% interval 24.7–34.5%)29.4% fail first time32.22024327
Derby (DE)29.1% fail first time32.22024824
Wigan (WN) (rough estimate: 443 tests, 95% interval 25.1–33.5%)29.1% fail first time32.22024443
Cleveland (TS) (rough estimate: 481 tests, 95% interval 25.2–33.3%)29.1% fail first time32.22024481
Coventry (CV)29.0% fail first time32.22024856
Bolton (BL) (rough estimate: 430 tests, 95% interval 24.8–33.3%)28.8% fail first time32.22024430
Medway (ME)28.8% fail first time32.22024503
Newport (NP) (rough estimate: 365 tests, 95% interval 24.4–33.6%)28.8% fail first time32.22024365
Liverpool (L)28.6% fail first time32.22024761
Wakefield (WF) (rough estimate: 467 tests, 95% interval 24.6–32.7%)28.5% fail first time32.22024467
Milton Keynes (MK)28.3% fail first time32.22024679
Sheffield (S)28.2% fail first time32.220241090
Blackpool (FY) (rough estimate: 346 tests, 95% interval 23.6–33.0%)28.0% fail first time32.22024346
Shrewsbury (SY) (rough estimate: 289 tests, 95% interval 23.2–33.5%)28.0% fail first time32.22024289
Slough (SL)27.8% fail first time32.22024554
Glasgow (G)27.8% fail first time32.220241022
Luton (LU) (rough estimate: 328 tests, 95% interval 23.2–32.8%)27.7% fail first time32.22024328
Walsall (WS) (rough estimate: 321 tests, 95% interval 23.1–32.9%)27.7% fail first time32.22024321
Doncaster (DN)27.7% fail first time32.220241063
Kingston upon Thames (KT) (rough estimate: 472 tests, 95% interval 23.7–31.7%)27.5% fail first time32.22024472
Telford (TF) (rough estimate: 226 tests, 95% interval 22.0–33.6%)27.4% fail first time32.22024226
Leicester (LE)27.4% fail first time32.220241076
Romford (RM) (rough estimate: 422 tests, 95% interval 23.2–31.7%)27.3% fail first time32.22024422
Durham (DH) (rough estimate: 294 tests, 95% interval 21.5–31.5%)26.2% fail first time32.22024294
Sutton (SM) (rough estimate: 104 tests, 95% interval 18.5–35.1%)26.0% fail first time32.22024104
London SE (SE) (rough estimate: 368 tests, 95% interval 21.1–29.9%)25.3% fail first time32.22024368
Enfield (EN) (rough estimate: 272 tests, 95% interval 19.9–30.1%)24.6% fail first time32.22024272
Blackburn (BB) (rough estimate: 491 tests, 95% interval 20.8–28.4%)24.4% fail first time32.22024491
London W (W) (rough estimate: 148 tests, 95% interval 18.1–31.8%)24.3% fail first time32.22024148
Croydon (CR) (rough estimate: 305 tests, 95% interval 19.8–29.4%)24.3% fail first time32.22024305
Preston (PR)23.9% fail first time32.22024809

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2024 · n = 7,070 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

Does a Volvo S80 rust more than average?

Allowing for age, Volvo S80 MOTs record corrosion failures at 0.3 times the national rate: 0.21% of tests against 0.77% (2024 + geographic layers, n = 6,973).

Computed, not measured.

slope · Volvo S80 · Salt belt susceptibility · 0.3 vs 1 · 2024 + geographic layers
Salt belt susceptibility: 1 vs 0.3. DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Volvo S80: the numbers behind this answer (2024 + geographic layers)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Salt belt susceptibility0.3ratio estimate12024 + geographic layers6973

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2024 + geographic layers · n = 7,070 (initial tests) · Method: computed estimate, not measured · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

Is a Volvo S80 ULEZ compliant?

An estimated 11.3% of Volvo S80s tested are likely ULEZ-compliant, judged from fuel type and first-use date; check a specific car with TfL's vehicle checker (2024).

Computed, not measured.

stacked · Volvo S80 · Likely compliant · 11.3 vs baseline · 2024
DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Volvo S80: the numbers behind this answer (2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Likely compliant11.3% estimate20247070

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2024 · n = 7,070 (initial tests) · Method: computed estimate, not measured · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

What do six years of MOTs show about owning a Volvo S80?

Of failed Volvo S80 MOTs, 39.1% were retested the same day and a further 57.0% within 10 days; the median failed car passed its retest after 1 day (2019–2024, n = 11,933).

bar · Volvo S80 · Same-day retest · 39.1 vs failed initial tests · 2019–2024
DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Volvo S80: the numbers behind this answer (2019–2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Same-day retest39.1%failed initial tests2019–202411933
Retest within 10 days57.0%failed initial tests2019–202411933
Clean MOT streak32.1%observed chains2019–20249471
Repeat advisory35.5%observed chains2019–20249471
Decreasing odometer1.1% mileage anomalyobserved chains2019–202410570

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2019–2024 · n = 7,070 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

Is low mileage better for a Volvo S80?

Volvo S80s aged 5 to 14 doing under 5,000 miles a year failed first time in 16.2% of tests, against 26.8% for those doing 8,000 to 12,000 miles (2019–2024, n = 2,658).

bullet · Volvo S80 · Low-use first-time failure · 16.2 vs 26.8 · 2019–2024
Low-use first-time failure: 16.2 vs 26.8. DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Volvo S80: the numbers behind this answer (2019–2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Low-use first-time failure16.2%26.82019–20242658
Low-use gap-10.6percentage points8–12k miles2019–20242658

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2019–2024 · n = 7,070 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

How many years is a Volvo S80 likely to last?

Volvo S80s tend to last: at ten years old the typical one has about 9.5 more years of MOTs ahead, more than the median model. This is a forecast from the survival curve and may not come true.

Computed, not measured.

Forecast, not a prediction for a particular car.

bar · Volvo S80 · Age 5 (at least; observed only until age 19) · 14.7 vs baseline · survival forecast
DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Volvo S80: the numbers behind this answer (survival forecast)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Age 5 (at least; observed only until age 19)14.7years forecastsurvival forecast0
Age 8 (at least; observed only until age 19)11.5years forecastsurvival forecast0
Age 10 (at least; observed only until age 19)9.5years forecastsurvival forecast0
Age 12 (at least; observed only until age 19)7.5years forecastsurvival forecast0
Age 15 (at least; observed only until age 19)4.5years forecastsurvival forecast0

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: survival forecast · n = 7,070 (initial tests) · Method: computed estimate, not measured · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

Which Volvo S80s are still on the road?

In 2024, at least as many Volvo S80s were tested at age 19 as at ages 4 to 6 (2024, n = 3,065).

line · Volvo S80 · Age 3 (rough estimate: 195 tests, 95% interval 7.6–16.5%) · 19.2 vs baseline · 2024
Age 3 (rough estim: 19.2. Age 19 (at least a: 100. DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Volvo S80: the numbers behind this answer (2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Age 3 (rough estimate: 195 tests, 95% interval 7.6–16.5%)19.2% of age 4–6 baseline2024195
Age 459.4% of age 4–6 baseline2024602
Age 598.7% of age 4–6 baseline20241000
Age 6 (at least as many as at ages 4–6)100% of age 4–6 baseline20241437
Age 7 (at least as many as at ages 4–6)100% of age 4–6 baseline20241846
Age 8 (at least as many as at ages 4–6)100% of age 4–6 baseline20242318
Age 9 (at least as many as at ages 4–6)100% of age 4–6 baseline20242849
Age 10 (at least as many as at ages 4–6)100% of age 4–6 baseline20242945
Full table
Further values · 2024
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Age 11 (at least as many as at ages 4–6)100% of age 4–6 baseline20243464
Age 12 (at least as many as at ages 4–6)100% of age 4–6 baseline20244035
Age 13 (at least as many as at ages 4–6)100% of age 4–6 baseline20244103
Age 14 (at least as many as at ages 4–6)100% of age 4–6 baseline20244406
Age 15 (at least as many as at ages 4–6)100% of age 4–6 baseline20244399
Age 16 (at least as many as at ages 4–6)100% of age 4–6 baseline20244577
Age 17 (at least as many as at ages 4–6)100% of age 4–6 baseline20244317
Age 18 (at least as many as at ages 4–6)100% of age 4–6 baseline20243591
Age 19 (at least as many as at ages 4–6)100% of age 4–6 baseline20243065

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2024 · n = 7,070 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

If a Volvo S80 fails, does it fail again?

35.4% of Volvo S80s that failed an MOT failed the next one too, against 26.1% after a pass (2019–2024, n = 3,977). The failure most likely to come back is ‘body, chassis, structure’: 38.7% of those fails recurred at the next MOT.

bullet · Volvo S80 · Repeat after fail · 35.4 vs 26.1 · 2019–2024
Repeat after fail: 35.4 vs 26.1. DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Volvo S80: the numbers behind this answer (2019–2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Repeat after fail35.4%26.12019–20243977

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2019–2024 · n = 7,070 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

Which Volvo S80 faults come together?

On Volvo S80s, brakes and identification of the vehicle failures turn up together 5.3 times as often as chance would predict (2024, n = 84).

Volvo S80: the numbers behind this answer (2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Brakes + Identification of the vehicle (rough estimate: 84 tests, 95% interval 4.2–6.5)5.3liftexpected joint rate202484
Noise, emissions and leaks + Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems (rough estimate: 64 tests, 95% interval 3.8–6.3)5.0liftexpected joint rate202464
Body, chassis, structure + Noise, emissions and leaks (rough estimate: 350 tests, 95% interval 3.8–4.6)4.2liftexpected joint rate2024350
Noise, emissions and leaks + Road Wheels (rough estimate: 21 tests, 95% interval 2.5–6.0)4.0liftexpected joint rate202421
Identification of the vehicle + Steering (rough estimate: 31 tests, 95% interval 2.7–5.5)3.9liftexpected joint rate202431
Road Wheels + Suspension (rough estimate: 71 tests, 95% interval 3.0–4.9)3.9liftexpected joint rate202471
Identification of the vehicle + Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (rough estimate: 106 tests, 95% interval 3.1–4.6)3.8liftexpected joint rate2024106
Body, chassis, structure + Identification of the vehicle (rough estimate: 42 tests, 95% interval 2.7–5.1)3.8liftexpected joint rate202442
Full table
Further values · 2024
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Brakes + Noise, emissions and leaks (rough estimate: 456 tests, 95% interval 3.5–4.2)3.8liftexpected joint rate2024456
Identification of the vehicle + Tyres (rough estimate: 46 tests, 95% interval 2.8–5.0)3.8liftexpected joint rate202446
Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems + Suspension (rough estimate: 168 tests, 95% interval 3.2–4.4)3.8liftexpected joint rate2024168
Brakes + Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems (rough estimate: 153 tests, 95% interval 3.2–4.4)3.7liftexpected joint rate2024153
Road Wheels + Tyres (rough estimate: 48 tests, 95% interval 2.7–4.9)3.7liftexpected joint rate202448
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment + Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems (rough estimate: 264 tests, 95% interval 3.3–4.2)3.7liftexpected joint rate2024264
Body, chassis, structure + Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems (rough estimate: 105 tests, 95% interval 3.0–4.5)3.7liftexpected joint rate2024105
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment + Road Wheels (rough estimate: 106 tests, 95% interval 3.0–4.4)3.6liftexpected joint rate2024106
Brakes + Road Wheels (rough estimate: 59 tests, 95% interval 2.7–4.5)3.5liftexpected joint rate202459
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment + Noise, emissions and leaks3.3liftexpected joint rate2024692
Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems + Visibility (rough estimate: 111 tests, 95% interval 2.7–4.0)3.3liftexpected joint rate2024111
Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems + Steering (rough estimate: 67 tests, 95% interval 2.5–4.2)3.3liftexpected joint rate202467
Brakes + Suspension3.2liftexpected joint rate20241326
Brakes + Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment3.1liftexpected joint rate20242082
Identification of the vehicle + Suspension (rough estimate: 52 tests, 95% interval 2.2–3.9)3liftexpected joint rate202452
Body, chassis, structure + Suspension3.0liftexpected joint rate2024865
Body, chassis, structure + Brakes3.0liftexpected joint rate2024783
Noise, emissions and leaks + Suspension (rough estimate: 386 tests, 95% interval 2.6–3.3)2.9liftexpected joint rate2024386
Body, chassis, structure + Road Wheels (rough estimate: 34 tests, 95% interval 2.0–4.1)2.9liftexpected joint rate202434
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment + Suspension2.9liftexpected joint rate20242090
Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems + Tyres (rough estimate: 90 tests, 95% interval 2.3–3.5)2.9liftexpected joint rate202490
Brakes + Tyres2.8liftexpected joint rate2024824
Body, chassis, structure + Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment2.8liftexpected joint rate20241295
Brakes + Steering2.8liftexpected joint rate2024525
Road Wheels + Visibility (rough estimate: 37 tests, 95% interval 1.9–3.7)2.7liftexpected joint rate202437
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment + Tyres2.7liftexpected joint rate20241361
Steering + Tyres (rough estimate: 388 tests, 95% interval 2.4–2.9)2.7liftexpected joint rate2024388
Noise, emissions and leaks + Steering (rough estimate: 158 tests, 95% interval 2.2–3.1)2.6liftexpected joint rate2024158
Steering + Suspension2.6liftexpected joint rate2024545
Noise, emissions and leaks + Tyres (rough estimate: 241 tests, 95% interval 2.3–3.0)2.6liftexpected joint rate2024241
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment + Visibility2.6liftexpected joint rate20241417
Suspension + Tyres2.6liftexpected joint rate2024822
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment + Steering2.5liftexpected joint rate2024847
Identification of the vehicle + Visibility (rough estimate: 33 tests, 95% interval 1.7–3.5)2.5liftexpected joint rate202433
Brakes + Visibility2.4liftexpected joint rate2024768
Road Wheels + Steering (rough estimate: 20 tests, 95% interval 1.5–3.7)2.4liftexpected joint rate202420
Noise, emissions and leaks + Visibility (rough estimate: 234 tests, 95% interval 2.1–2.7)2.4liftexpected joint rate2024234
Tyres + Visibility2.3liftexpected joint rate2024546
Body, chassis, structure + Steering (rough estimate: 297 tests, 95% interval 2.0–2.5)2.2liftexpected joint rate2024297
Body, chassis, structure + Visibility (rough estimate: 481 tests, 95% interval 2.0–2.4)2.2liftexpected joint rate2024481
Body, chassis, structure + Tyres (rough estimate: 447 tests, 95% interval 2.0–2.4)2.2liftexpected joint rate2024447
Suspension + Visibility2.2liftexpected joint rate2024742
Steering + Visibility (rough estimate: 322 tests, 95% interval 1.8–2.3)2.0liftexpected joint rate2024322
Identification of the vehicle + Noise, emissions and leaks (seen together; too few for a multiplier)17tests with both202417
Identification of the vehicle + Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems (seen together; too few for a multiplier)12tests with both202412
Road Wheels + Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems (seen together; too few for a multiplier)11tests with both202411
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment + Speedometer and speed limiter (seen together; too few for a multiplier)11tests with both202411
Brakes + Speedometer and speed limiter (seen together; too few for a multiplier)6tests with both20246
Noise, emissions and leaks + Speedometer and speed limiter (seen together; too few for a multiplier)5tests with both20245
Body, chassis, structure + Speedometer and speed limiter (seen together; too few for a multiplier)5tests with both20245
Speedometer and speed limiter + Suspension (seen together; too few for a multiplier)5tests with both20245

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2024 · n = 7,070 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

Has the Volvo S80 had safety recalls?

DVSA lists 50 safety recall campaigns matched to the Volvo S80; check whether yours has been fixed, using its registration number.

Volvo S80: the numbers behind this answer (DVSA register)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
DVSA recall campaigns matched50campaignsDVSA registerDVSA register7070

Source: DVSA register; recall effect covers 11 of 761 models · Window: DVSA register · n = 7,070 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

What does a Volvo S80 cost to run in a fleet?

Of every 100 Volvo S80s tested at age 8, about 11 failed the MOT first time (rough estimate); at age 10, about 21 (rough estimate). These are one-year rates for different cars tested in the same year, not a fleet followed over time (2024).

Volvo S80: the numbers behind this answer (2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Age 8 (rough estimate: 175 tests, 95% interval 7.1–16.3%)10.9% fail first time2024175
Age 9 (rough estimate: 404 tests, 95% interval 17.1–25.0%)20.8% fail first time2024404
Age 10 (rough estimate: 389 tests, 95% interval 17.6–25.7%)21.3% fail first time2024389
Age 11 (rough estimate: 426 tests, 95% interval 20.8–28.9%)24.6% fail first time2024426
Age 12 (rough estimate: 353 tests, 95% interval 24.4–33.8%)28.9% fail first time2024353
Age 13 (rough estimate: 412 tests, 95% interval 25.9–34.7%)30.1% fail first time2024412
Age 14 (rough estimate: 578 tests, 95% interval 23.7–30.9%)27.2% fail first time2024578
Age 15 (rough estimate: 457 tests, 95% interval 27.6–36.1%)31.7% fail first time2024457
Full table
Further values · 2024
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Age 16 (rough estimate: 642 tests, 95% interval 27.8–35.0%)31.3% fail first time2024642
Age 17 (rough estimate: 743 tests, 95% interval 32.8–39.7%)36.2% fail first time2024743
Age 18 (rough estimate: 378 tests, 95% interval 28.0–37.4%)32.5% fail first time2024378
Age 19 (rough estimate: 443 tests, 95% interval 35.7–44.8%)40.2% fail first time2024443

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2024 · n = 7,070 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

What have dealers been told about the Volvo S80? (US market)

NHTSA lists 351 US technical service bulletins for the Volvo S80 (US market, Volvo S80, model years 2015–2016 only); a count, not a UK failure rate.

bar · Volvo S80 · US service bulletins · 351 vs NHTSA · NHTSA
NHTSA, US market, Volvo S80, model years 2015–2016 only; covers 211 of 761 models, 24 Sep 2026.
Volvo S80: the numbers behind this answer (NHTSA)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
US service bulletins351bulletinsNHTSANHTSA7070
Year 20132bulletinsNHTSANHTSA7070
Year 20146bulletinsNHTSANHTSA7070
Year 20151bulletinsNHTSANHTSA7070
Year 201673bulletinsNHTSANHTSA7070
Year 201785bulletinsNHTSANHTSA7070
Year 201864bulletinsNHTSANHTSA7070
Year 201947bulletinsNHTSANHTSA7070
Full table
Further values · NHTSA
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Year 202018bulletinsNHTSANHTSA7070
Year 20217bulletinsNHTSANHTSA7070
Year 202213bulletinsNHTSANHTSA7070
Year 202321bulletinsNHTSANHTSA7070
Year 20245bulletinsNHTSANHTSA7070
Year 20257bulletinsNHTSANHTSA7070
Year 20262bulletinsNHTSANHTSA7070

Source: NHTSA, US market, Volvo S80, model years 2015–2016 only; covers 211 of 761 models · Window: NHTSA · n = 7,070 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

What do owners complain about? (US market)

The most common US owner complaint about the Volvo S80 to NHTSA concerns engine (not MOT-tested): 6 complaints (US market, Volvo S80, model years 2015–2016 only).

bar · Volvo S80 · Engine (not MOT-tested) · 6 vs baseline · NHTSA + 2024
NHTSA, US market, Volvo S80, model years 2015–2016 only; covers 211 of 761 models, 24 Sep 2026.
Volvo S80: the numbers behind this answer (NHTSA + 2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Engine (not MOT-tested)6complaintsNHTSA + 20246
Transmission (not MOT-tested)2complaintsNHTSA + 20242
Tyres2complaintsNHTSA + 20242
Restraints1complaintsNHTSA + 20241
Lamps & electrical1complaintsNHTSA + 20241

Source: NHTSA, US market, Volvo S80, model years 2015–2016 only; covers 211 of 761 models · Window: NHTSA + 2024 · n = 7,070 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

Does the Volvo S80 fail inspections in other countries too?

In Finland, 27.1% of Volvo S80s failed their periodic roadworthiness inspection, against 26.3% for all cars there (2024 by country, n = 6,405 inspections).

Both readings are shown: this comparison changes when usage or inspection rules differ.

Inspections abroad disagree: none point the same way as Britain, Norway, Finland and the Netherlands do not. Test rules, climate and how the vehicles are used differ, so both readings are shown.

bullet · Volvo S80 · Norway · 38 vs 33.7 · 2024 by country
Norway: 38 vs 33.7. Finland: 27.1 vs 26.3. Netherlands: 54.4 vs 50.8. Statens vegvesen PKK (CC BY 4.0), Traficom Katsastus (CC BY 4.0), RDW APK (CC0), adapted; covers 430 of 761 models, 24 Sep 2026.
Volvo S80: the numbers behind this answer (2024 by country)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Norway38% failed33.72024 by country2720
Finland27.1% failed26.32024 by country6405
Netherlands54.4% failed50.82024 by country5179

Source: Statens vegvesen PKK (CC BY 4.0), Traficom Katsastus (CC BY 4.0), RDW APK (CC0), adapted; covers 430 of 761 models · Window: 2024 by country · n = 7,070 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV · licences and full notice

Does the month of a Volvo S80 MOT matter?

Volvo S80s fail first time most in August (33.4%, against 29.2% for all cars that month) and least in March (30.6%) (2024, n = 7,070).

line · Volvo S80 · January · 32.5 vs 31.1 · 2024
January: 32.5. December: 31.5. DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Volvo S80: the numbers behind this answer (2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
January32.5% fail first time31.120245226
February31.0% fail first time30.020244701
March30.6% fail first time28.320245511
April33.0% fail first time29.820243094
May31.8% fail first time28.820243498
June32.2% fail first time28.120243942
July32.0% fail first time29.320244242
August33.4% fail first time29.220244338
Full table
Further values · 2024
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
September31.5% fail first time28.220245247
October32.3% fail first time30.320246019
November32.4% fail first time30.620245558
December31.5% fail first time29.320243787

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2024 · n = 7,070 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

Not enough tests for… (and why)

Real-world MPG against the official figure (manufacturer level)

layer not yet computed for this model (covers 19 of 761 models). 7,070 initial Volvo S80 tests are in the published model cohort.

Source: European Commission OBFCM; covers 19 of 761 models · Window: 2021+ cohorts · n = 7,070 (initial tests) · Method: computed estimate, not measured · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

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How to cite this page

MOT Risk Index (2026). Volvo S80 MOT statistics 2024 (data release dvsa-2024-v2; full dataset motriskindex-families-2024-v5, DOI 10.5281/zenodo.22975051), updated 24 September 2026. motriskindex.co.uk/cars/volvo-s80/

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Volvo S80 MOT: quick answers

What is the Volvo S80 first-time MOT pass rate?

67.8% of first attempts passed in 2024 (7,070 tests). Retests after repair are excluded; cars fixed at the test centre (PRS) are shown separately.

Why does this number differ from other sites?

Other sites may count retests or all attempts. This page uses 7,070 primary tests: 32.16% failed first time and 75.5% passed when cars fixed at the test centre (PRS) count as passes. The age-adjusted MOT Risk Index 82.8 is shown separately.