MOT reliability
Volvo Gle
2 vehicles · 21 completed MOT tests analysed
71%
MOT pass rate
Based on 2 Volvo Gle vehicles and 21 completed MOT tests, the Volvo Gle has an overall 71% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 164,592 miles.
2
Vehicles
21
MOT tests
8,038
Avg miles / year
1.2
Faults per test
0%
Dangerous-fault share
Volvo Gle problem areas
Where faults occur most across all Volvo Gle MOT tests:
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Other92%
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Brakes23%
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Steering4%
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Emissions & nuisance4%
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Seatbelts & equipment4%
Volvo Gle pass rate by age
| Age (years) | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| 14 | 2 | 50% |
| 15 | 2 | 50% |
| 16 | 2 | 50% |
| 17 | 2 | 50% |
| 18 | 2 | 50% |
Fuel types: Petrol (2)
Most common Volvo Gle MOT faults
These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Volvo Gle MOT tests:
- Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8) (3 times)
- Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a) (2 times)
- Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a) (2 times)
- o/s front fexy hoses loose (2 times)
- Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8) (2 times)
- Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3) (1 times)
- Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) (1 times)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g) (1 times)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g) (1 times)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) (1 times)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) (1 times)
- Front wheel bearing has slight play both sides (2.5.A.3c) (1 times)
- Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c) (1 times)
- Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c) (1 times)
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i)) (1 times)
Volvo Gle pass rate by registration year
| Year | Vehicles | Tests | Pass rate | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1991 | 1 | 10 | 50% | 171,417 |
| 1980 | 1 | 11 | 91% | 157,767 |
Volvo Gle reliability FAQ
Across 2 Volvo Gle vehicles in our MOT data,
71% pass the MOT (a 29% failure rate), with about
1.2 faults or advisories recorded per test.
The most frequently recorded Volvo Gle MOT issues are:
Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8); Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a); Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a).
The typical Volvo Gle in our data has covered around
164,592 miles.
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