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Volvo 945 vs Volvo Unknown: reliability comparison

MOT pass rates, common faults and mileage compared from real UK MOT data.

Volvo 945
85%
MOT pass rate · 2 vehicles
Volvo Unknown
86%
MOT pass rate · 319,034 vehicles
Verdict: On MOT pass rate the Volvo 945 (85%) and Volvo Unknown (86%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.

Head to head

Measure Volvo 945 Volvo Unknown
MOT pass rate 85% 86% ✓
MOT failure rate 15% 14% ✓
Faults & advisories per test 1.0 0.7 ✓
Dangerous-fault share 0% ✓ 4%
Average mileage 131,431 mi 431,427 mi
Sample size (vehicles) 2 319,034

Most common faults

Volvo 945

  1. Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
  2. Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced wing (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  3. Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
  4. all four indicator bulbs starting to show white light
  5. Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
  6. centre exhaust bkt corroded

Volvo Unknown

  1. Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  2. Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  3. Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  4. Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
  5. Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
  6. Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Reliability FAQ

On MOT pass rate the Volvo 945 (85%) and Volvo Unknown (86%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.

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Pass rates are computed over completed (pass/fail) MOT tests. Reliability also depends on age, mileage and upkeep — see each model's page for the full picture.