2013 Volvo S80 · 1,536 MOT tests
2013 Volvo S80 reliability
2013 Volvo S80s fail 23.2% of first MOT tests, 27% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 7 of 14 S80 years (1,536 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Volvo S80s: 30.5%)
- 23.2%
- 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 10
- 88,814
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 10
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 1,536
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2013 against the years either side
- 2012 cars: 28% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2013 car does worse)
- 2014 cars: 34% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2013 car does worse)
- Weak spot: steering, 3.2% of tests fail here (39% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: suspension, 61% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2013 car carries a 62 plate (January–February 2013), or a 13 plate (March–August 2013), or a 63 plate (September–December 2013).
Common problems
What fails on a 2013 Volvo S80
Fail rate by area
- Lights and electrics7.7%
- Tyres7%
- Brakes4.3%
- Suspension4.1%
- Steering3.2%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors2.9%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks2.9%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Tyre tread below 1.6mm 2.08%
Tread below 1.6mm is illegal and reduces grip in wet conditions, so the tyre must be replaced.
Tyre ply or cords exposed 2.08%
Exposed ply or cords can let the tyre fail suddenly, so the tyre must be replaced before the car is driven.
Brake pads worn below 1.5mm 2.02%
Pads worn below 1.5mm lose stopping power and can damage discs, so replacement is needed before the car is driven.
Tyre cut reaching ply or cords 1.76%
A cut reaching the ply or cords weakens the tyre and can cause a burst, so it must be replaced.
Wiper blade not clearing windscreen 1.5%
Wipers that do not clear the windscreen reduce visibility in rain, which is a safety risk, so replace them.
Diesel smoke above limit, post-2008 1.5%
Excess diesel smoke can point to poor combustion or engine wear, which can be costly, so check before buying.
Common advisories
Tyre worn close to legal limit (14.06%) · Brake pads wearing thin (7.36%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (6.38%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (5.92%) · Suspension arm pin/bush showing wear (3.71%) · Coil spring showing some corrosion (3.26%)
Other years
Every Volvo S80 year
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2013 Volvo S80 reliable?
2013 Volvo S80s fail 23.2% of first MOT tests, 27% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 7 of 14 S80 years (1,536 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2013 Volvo S80 MOT?
Most often tyre tread below 1.6mm (2.08% of tests), tyre ply or cords exposed (2.08% of tests), brake pads worn below 1.5mm (2.02% of tests).
How many miles should a 2013 Volvo S80 have done?
At its MOT aged about 10, a typical 2013 Volvo S80 shows 88,814 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2013 car?
A car first registered in 2013 carries a 62 plate (January–February 2013), or a 13 plate (March–August 2013), or a 63 plate (September–December 2013).
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