Volvo MOT Failure Rates
MOT failure rates for 13 Volvo models, ranked from highest to lowest failure rate. The checked-in dataset contains 148,509,908 recorded DVSA MOT tests.
Volvo Recorded MOT Overview
Across 13 included model groups, Volvo has a sample-size-weighted historical MOT failure rate of 25.2% from 2,252,403 tests. That is below the dataset-wide reference of 26.9%. This describes the included groups and does not predict an individual vehicle's result.
The lowest recorded failure rate among the included Volvo model groups belongs to the Volvo Xc40 with a 9.2% failure rate. The highest failure rate belongs to the Volvo V50 at 42.8%.
These figures are calculated from real DVSA MOT test records and represent weighted averages across all vehicle ages and mileage bands. Only model groups with 100 or more test records are included; the sample size is shown for context.
Which Volvo Models Fail MOT Most?
| Model | Failure Rate | Total Tests |
|---|---|---|
| Volvo V50 | 42.8% | 146,132 |
| Volvo S40 | 41.6% | 93,926 |
| Volvo C30 | 38.7% | 105,892 |
| Volvo C70 | 38.6% | 38,522 |
| Volvo V70 | 35.4% | 191,526 |
| Volvo S60 | 27.8% | 91,540 |
| Volvo Xc90 | 26.4% | 293,356 |
| Volvo V40 | 24.5% | 410,373 |
| Volvo V60 | 19.9% | 147,359 |
| Volvo Xc60 | 18.1% | 448,770 |
| Volvo V90 | 13.8% | 56,645 |
| Volvo S90 | 11.1% | 27,478 |
| Volvo Xc40 | 9.2% | 200,884 |
How we calculate failure rates: Rates are weighted averages across all mileage bands for each model group. Only groups with 100+ test records are shown. The checked-in data contains 148,509,908 tests and 39,969,903 failures.
Volvo MOT FAQs
What is the recorded Volvo MOT failure rate?
The sample-size-weighted rate across the 13 included Volvo model groups is 25.2%, based on 2,252,403 tests. Individual group rates and sample sizes appear above. These historical group outcomes are not an assessment of a specific car.
Which included Volvo model group has the lowest rate?
The Volvo Xc40 has the lowest MOT failure rate at 9.2% among the groups shown. This is a historical population comparison, not a recommendation. See full Volvo Xc40 MOT data.
Which Volvo model fails MOT most?
The Volvo V50 has the highest failure rate at 42.8% among the groups shown. The rate does not describe the condition of a particular car. See full Volvo V50 MOT data.
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