2023 reliability evidence from official MOT tests
Volvo Reliability & Common Problems by Model
Compare the common faults, recurring advisory areas and age-adjusted MOT outcomes recorded for Volvo models. Each guide separates evidence from a mechanical verdict and shows how age, mileage and sample size affect the result.
537,086
matched initial tests
73.7%
passed as presented
78%
final pass rate incl. PRS
Volvo reliability and common-problem guides
Models are ordered by the number of matched tests, not by pass rate. “Initial” means the condition recorded when the vehicle was presented; “final” includes passes after rectification at the station.
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An MOT reveals recurring roadworthiness, wear and emissions problems, but it does not involve dismantling the vehicle or test every mechanical and electronic system. Read the model-level fault data alongside service history, recalls and an independent inspection.