2007 Volvo S80 · 2,892 MOT tests
2007 Volvo S80 reliability
2007 Volvo S80s fail 32.5% of first MOT tests, 27% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 8 of 14 S80 years (2,892 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Volvo S80s: 30.5%)
- 32.5%
- first-time fail rate (all Volvo S80s: 30.5%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 27% fewer
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 16
- 131,991
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 16
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 2,892
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2007 against the years either side
- 2006 cars: 25% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2007 car does better)
- 2008 cars: 32% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2007 car does worse)
- Strong point: exhaust, emissions and leaks, 80% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2007 car carries a 56 plate (January–February 2007), or a 07 plate (March–August 2007), or a 57 plate (September–December 2007).
Common problems
What fails on a 2007 Volvo S80
Fail rate by area
- Lights and electrics15.8%
- Suspension10.2%
- Tyres6.7%
- Brakes6.1%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors4.9%
- Steering4.1%
- Body, chassis and structure3.4%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Position lamp not working 4.77%
A failed position lamp makes the car harder to see in poor light and is illegal, so it must be repaired.
Anti-roll bar linkage dust cover unsealed 2.59%
A damaged dust cover lets dirt into the linkage joint, speeding wear and possibly needing a future repair.
Brake pads worn below 1.5mm 2.56%
Pads worn below 1.5mm lose stopping power and can damage discs, so replacement is needed before the car is driven.
Windscreen washer fluid insufficient 2.32%
Washers are not supplying enough liquid, so the windscreen cannot be cleared properly, which is a safety issue.
Tyre tread below 1.6mm 1.97%
Tread below 1.6mm is illegal and reduces grip in wet conditions, so the tyre must be replaced.
Tyre ply or cords exposed 1.87%
Exposed ply or cords can let the tyre fail suddenly, so the tyre must be replaced before the car is driven.
Common advisories
Tyre worn close to legal limit (15.87%) · Suspension arm pin/bush showing wear (8.82%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (8.75%) · Coil spring showing some corrosion (7.43%) · Brake pads wearing thin (7.12%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (5.74%)
Other years
Every Volvo S80 year
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2007 Volvo S80 reliable?
2007 Volvo S80s fail 32.5% of first MOT tests, 27% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 8 of 14 S80 years (2,892 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2007 Volvo S80 MOT?
Most often position lamp not working (4.77% of tests), anti-roll bar linkage dust cover unsealed (2.59% of tests), brake pads worn below 1.5mm (2.56% of tests).
How many miles should a 2007 Volvo S80 have done?
At its MOT aged about 16, a typical 2007 Volvo S80 shows 131,991 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2007 car?
A car first registered in 2007 carries a 56 plate (January–February 2007), or a 07 plate (March–August 2007), or a 57 plate (September–December 2007).
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