2015 Volvo S80 · 1,353 MOT tests
2015 Volvo S80 reliability
2015 Volvo S80s fail 18.7% of first MOT tests, 26% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 9 of 14 S80 years (1,353 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Volvo S80s: 30.5%)
- 18.7%
- first-time fail rate (all Volvo S80s: 30.5%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 26% fewer
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 8
- 74,044
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 8
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 1,353
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2015 against the years either side
- 2014 cars: 34% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2015 car does worse)
- 2016 cars: 49% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2015 car does worse)
- Weak spot: steering, 3.7% of tests fail here (165% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: lights and electrics, 64% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2015 car carries a 64 plate (January–February 2015), or a 15 plate (March–August 2015), or a 65 plate (September–December 2015).
Common problems
What fails on a 2015 Volvo S80
Fail rate by area
- Tyres5.9%
- Brakes4.7%
- Steering3.7%
- Lights and electrics3.1%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors2.7%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks1.8%
- Body, chassis and structure0.9%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Brake pads worn below 1.5mm 2.96%
Pads worn below 1.5mm lose stopping power and can damage discs, so replacement is needed before the car is driven.
Tyre ply or cords exposed 2.44%
Exposed ply or cords can let the tyre fail suddenly, so the tyre must be replaced before the car is driven.
Track rod end ball joint excessively worn 1.7%
Worn steering ball joints can affect steering control and safety, so repair is needed before the car is driven.
Track rod end dust cover damaged 1.4%
A damaged dust cover lets dirt into the ball joint, which speeds up wear and may lead to a costly replacement.
Wiper blade not clearing windscreen 0.96%
Wipers that do not clear the windscreen reduce visibility in rain, which is a safety risk, so replace them.
Diesel engine warning light faulty 0.89%
A lit or non-working engine warning light can hide faults, so diagnosis is needed before buying.
Common advisories
Tyre worn close to legal limit (12.34%) · Brake pads wearing thin (9.9%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (7.1%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (6.73%) · Brake discs showing some wear (2.51%) · Tyre worn close to legal limit (2.37%)
Other years
Every Volvo S80 year
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2015 Volvo S80 reliable?
2015 Volvo S80s fail 18.7% of first MOT tests, 26% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 9 of 14 S80 years (1,353 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2015 Volvo S80 MOT?
Most often brake pads worn below 1.5mm (2.96% of tests), tyre ply or cords exposed (2.44% of tests), track rod end ball joint excessively worn (1.7% of tests).
How many miles should a 2015 Volvo S80 have done?
At its MOT aged about 8, a typical 2015 Volvo S80 shows 74,044 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2015 car?
A car first registered in 2015 carries a 64 plate (January–February 2015), or a 15 plate (March–August 2015), or a 65 plate (September–December 2015).
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