Skip to content

MOT reliability

Volvo 18 es

1 vehicles · 13 completed MOT tests analysed
77%
MOT pass rate

Based on 1 Volvo 18 es vehicles and 13 completed MOT tests, the Volvo 18 es has an overall 77% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 78,762 miles.

1
Vehicles
13
MOT tests
711
Avg miles / year
2.7
Faults per test
0%
Dangerous-fault share

Volvo 18 es problem areas

Where faults occur most across all Volvo 18 es MOT tests:

  • Other97%
  • Steering11%
  • Brakes9%
  • Emissions & nuisance3%
  • Seatbelts & equipment3%

Fuel types: Petrol (1)

Most common Volvo 18 es MOT faults

These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Volvo 18 es MOT tests:

  1. Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3) (3 times)
  2. Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b) (3 times)
  3. Nearside Front Lower Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a) (2 times)
  4. Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.2.C.1h) (2 times)
  5. Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3) (2 times)
  6. nearside and offside front coils corroded (2 times)
  7. nearside and offside rear coils corroded (2 times)
  8. Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2) (1 times)
  9. Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) (1 times)
  10. Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) (1 times)
  11. advise underside of vehicle very rusty but no holes (1 times)
  12. Battery insecure (1.9.1) (1 times)
  13. Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b) (1 times)
  14. Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b) (1 times)
  15. Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b) (1 times)

Volvo 18 es pass rate by registration year

YearVehiclesTestsPass rateAvg mileage
1973 1 13 77% 78,762

Volvo 18 es reliability FAQ

Across 1 Volvo 18 es vehicles in our MOT data, 77% pass the MOT (a 23% failure rate), with about 2.7 faults or advisories recorded per test.

The most frequently recorded Volvo 18 es MOT issues are: Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3); Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b); Nearside Front Lower Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a).

The typical Volvo 18 es in our data has covered around 78,762 miles.

Compare the Volvo 18 es

See how the Volvo 18 es stacks up against other Volvo models on MOT reliability:

18 es vs Unknown 18 es vs V40 18 es vs V70 18 es vs S40

Check a specific Volvo 18 es

Enter a registration to see that exact vehicle's full MOT history, advisories and recurring faults.

See all Volvo models · Learn about common MOT failures · what an MOT checks