Is the Volvo 500 reliable?

Across 6 Volvo 500 vehicles in our MOT data, 92% pass the MOT (a 8% failure rate), with about 0.0 faults or advisories recorded per test.

MOT reliability

Volvo 500

Q: What is the average mileage of a Volvo 500?

The typical Volvo 500 in our data has covered around 883,019 miles.

6 vehicles · 36 completed MOT tests analysed

92%

MOT pass rate

Based on 6 Volvo 500 vehicles and 36 completed MOT tests, the Volvo 500 has an overall 92% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 883,019 miles.

Vehicles

MOT tests

86,298

Avg miles / year

Fuel types: Diesel (6)

Volvo 500 reliability FAQ

Across 6 Volvo 500 vehicles in our MOT data, 92% pass the MOT (a 8% failure rate), with about 0 faults or advisories recorded per test.

The typical Volvo 500 in our data has covered around 883,019 miles.

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