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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:

  • Other92%
  • Brakes23%
  • Steering4%
  • Emissions & nuisance4%
  • Seatbelts & equipment4%

Volvo Gle pass rate by age

Age (years)TestsPass rate
14250%
15250%
16250%
17250%
18250%

Fuel types: Petrol (2)

Most common Volvo Gle MOT faults

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

  1. Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8) (3 times)
  2. Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a) (2 times)
  3. Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a) (2 times)
  4. o/s front fexy hoses loose (2 times)
  5. Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8) (2 times)
  6. Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3) (1 times)
  7. Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) (1 times)
  8. Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g) (1 times)
  9. Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g) (1 times)
  10. Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) (1 times)
  11. Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) (1 times)
  12. Front wheel bearing has slight play both sides (2.5.A.3c) (1 times)
  13. Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c) (1 times)
  14. Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c) (1 times)
  15. Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i)) (1 times)

Volvo Gle pass rate by registration year

YearVehiclesTestsPass rateAvg 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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