MOT reliability

Volvo T5

Q: Is the Volvo T5 reliable?

Across 5 Volvo T5 vehicles in our MOT data, 73% pass the MOT (a 27% failure rate), with about 1.7 faults or advisories recorded per test.

Q: What is the average mileage of a Volvo T5?

The typical Volvo T5 in our data has covered around 151,121 miles.

5 vehicles · 22 completed MOT tests analysed

73%

MOT pass rate

Based on 5 Volvo T5 vehicles and 22 completed MOT tests, the Volvo T5 has an overall 73% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 151,121 miles.

Vehicles

MOT tests

3,258

Avg miles / year

1.7

Faults per test

Dangerous-fault share

Volvo T5 problem areas

Where faults occur most across all Volvo T5 MOT tests:

Other97%
Tyres, wheels & suspension8%
Emissions & nuisance5%
Body & structure3%

Volvo T5 pass rate by age

Age (years)	Tests	Pass rate
10	3	67%
11	3	67%
12	1	100%
13	2	50%
14	1	100%
15	2	50%
16	1	100%
17	1	100%
18	1	100%
19	1	100%
20	2	50%

Fuel types: Petrol (5)

Most common Volvo T5 MOT faults

These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Volvo T5 MOT tests:

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) (3 times)
Steering rack damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d) (2 times)
Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a) (2 times)
Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a) (2 times)
Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b)) (1 times)
Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii)) (1 times)
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b)) (1 times)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) (1 times)
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b)) (1 times)
Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d) (1 times)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) (1 times)
Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b) (1 times)
Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d) (1 times)
Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d) (1 times)
Offside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2) (1 times)

Volvo T5 pass rate by registration year

Year	Vehicles	Tests	Pass rate	Avg mileage
1996	1	1	100%	94,198
1995	4	21	71%	165,352

Volvo T5 reliability FAQ

Across 5 Volvo T5 vehicles in our MOT data, 73% pass the MOT (a 27% failure rate), with about 1.7 faults or advisories recorded per test.

The most frequently recorded Volvo T5 MOT issues are: Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1); Steering rack damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d); Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a).

The typical Volvo T5 in our data has covered around 151,121 miles.

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