MOT reliability
Volvo 850r
3 vehicles · 10 completed MOT tests analysed
70%
MOT pass rate
Based on 3 Volvo 850r vehicles and 10 completed MOT tests, the Volvo 850r has an overall 70% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 93,856 miles.
3
Vehicles
10
MOT tests
1.4
Faults per test
14%
Dangerous-fault share
Volvo 850r problem areas
Where faults occur most across all Volvo 850r MOT tests:
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Lamps & electrical43%
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Brakes21%
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Tyres, wheels & suspension14%
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Other14%
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Visibility7%
Volvo 850r pass rate by age
| Age (years) | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|
Fuel types: Petrol (3)
Most common Volvo 850r MOT faults
These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Volvo 850r MOT tests:
- Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b)) (2 times)
- Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) (2 times)
- Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b)) (2 times)
- Both headlight patterns poor (2 times)
- Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak both sides (5.3.2 (b)) (1 times)
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar likely to become detached (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) (1 times)
- Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) (1 times)
- Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii)) (1 times)
- Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii)) (1 times)
- Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a)) (1 times)
Volvo 850r pass rate by registration year
| Year | Vehicles | Tests | Pass rate | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1997 | 1 | 2 | 50% | 86,671 |
| 1996 | 2 | 8 | 75% | 97,449 |
Volvo 850r reliability FAQ
Across 3 Volvo 850r vehicles in our MOT data,
70% pass the MOT (a 30% failure rate), with about
1.4 faults or advisories recorded per test.
The most frequently recorded Volvo 850r MOT issues are:
Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b)); Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)); Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b)).
The typical Volvo 850r in our data has covered around
93,856 miles.
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