MOT reliability

Volvo Saloon

Q: Is the Volvo Saloon reliable?

Across 13 Volvo Saloon vehicles in our MOT data, 79% pass the MOT (a 21% failure rate), with about 1.2 faults or advisories recorded per test.

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

The typical Volvo Saloon in our data has covered around 116,196 miles.

13 vehicles · 70 completed MOT tests analysed

79%

MOT pass rate

Based on 13 Volvo Saloon vehicles and 70 completed MOT tests, the Volvo Saloon has an overall 79% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 116,196 miles.

Vehicles

MOT tests

2,391

Avg miles / year

1.2

Faults per test

Dangerous-fault share

Volvo Saloon problem areas

Where faults occur most across all Volvo Saloon MOT tests:

Other112%
Emissions & nuisance4%
Brakes2%
Lamps & electrical2%
Body & structure2%
Tyres, wheels & suspension1%
Seatbelts & equipment1%
Steering1%

Volvo Saloon pass rate by age

Age (years)	Tests	Pass rate
3	1	100%
4	1	100%
5	1	100%
6	2	50%
7	3	67%
8	1	100%
9	4	75%
10	2	100%
11	5	60%
12	3	67%
13	3	67%
14	3	67%
15	2	100%
16	1	100%
17	1	100%
18	1	100%

Fuel types: Petrol (10), Other (2), Diesel (1)

Most common Volvo Saloon MOT faults

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) (4 times)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g) (4 times)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2) (3 times)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay (3 times)
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f) (3 times)
Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d) (2 times)
Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b) (2 times)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d) (2 times)
nearside front steering arm has slight play in joint. (2 times)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) (2 times)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g) (2 times)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3) (2 times)
n/s/r/ diff check strap broken (2 times)
n/sf outer tyre wall slight cut (2 times)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) (2 times)

Volvo Saloon pass rate by registration year

Year	Vehicles	Tests	Pass rate	Avg mileage
2002	1	16	88%	240,639
1999	1	2	50%	69,238
1997	2	15	67%	131,757
1991	1	1	100%	165,350
1974	1	1	100%	105,626
1972	2	10	60%	113,529
1970	1	1	100%	91,201
1969	1	11	91%	71,162
1963	1	2	50%	27,327

Volvo Saloon reliability FAQ

Across 13 Volvo Saloon vehicles in our MOT data, 79% pass the MOT (a 21% failure rate), with about 1.2 faults or advisories recorded per test.

The most frequently recorded Volvo Saloon MOT issues are: Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1); Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g); Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2).

The typical Volvo Saloon in our data has covered around 116,196 miles.

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