2014 Volvo S80 · 1,363 MOT tests
2014 Volvo S80 reliability
2014 Volvo S80s fail 19.1% of first MOT tests, 34% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 2 of 14 S80 years (1,363 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Volvo S80s: 30.5%)
- 19.1%
- first-time fail rate (all Volvo S80s: 30.5%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 34% fewer
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 9
- 79,856
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 9
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 1,363
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2014 against the years either side
- 2013 cars: 27% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2014 car does better)
- 2015 cars: 26% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2014 car does better)
- Weak spot: steering, 3.1% of tests fail here (62% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: suspension, 88% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2014 car carries a 63 plate (January–February 2014), or a 14 plate (March–August 2014), or a 64 plate (September–December 2014).
Common problems
What fails on a 2014 Volvo S80
Fail rate by area
- Tyres5.5%
- Lights and electrics5.4%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks4.1%
- Brakes3.5%
- Steering3.1%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors1.8%
- Suspension1%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Track rod end dust cover damaged 1.98%
A damaged dust cover lets dirt into the ball joint, which speeds up wear and may lead to a costly replacement.
Tyre ply or cords exposed 1.76%
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 1.69%
Pads worn below 1.5mm lose stopping power and can damage discs, so replacement is needed before the car is driven.
Headlamp aim set too high 1.39%
Headlamps aimed too high can dazzle other drivers, and adjusting them is usually a quick job.
Tyre cut reaching ply or cords 1.39%
A cut reaching the ply or cords weakens the tyre and can cause a burst, so it must be replaced.
On or after 01/01/2014: emissions exceed default limit of 0.7m-1 1.25%
Common advisories
Tyre worn close to legal limit (11.59%) · Brake pads wearing thin (8.36%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (6.09%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (4.92%) · Suspension arm pin/bush showing wear (2.42%) · Brake discs showing some wear (1.98%)
Other years
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2014 Volvo S80 reliable?
2014 Volvo S80s fail 19.1% of first MOT tests, 34% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 2 of 14 S80 years (1,363 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2014 Volvo S80 MOT?
Most often track rod end dust cover damaged (1.98% of tests), tyre ply or cords exposed (1.76% of tests), brake pads worn below 1.5mm (1.69% of tests).
How many miles should a 2014 Volvo S80 have done?
At its MOT aged about 9, a typical 2014 Volvo S80 shows 79,856 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2014 car?
A car first registered in 2014 carries a 63 plate (January–February 2014), or a 14 plate (March–August 2014), or a 64 plate (September–December 2014).
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