Chevrolet Volt

Reliability, estimated running costs, and MOT data across 2 model years from 146 MOT tests in 2024.

Avg Pass Rate

89%

Total Tests

146

Model Years

2012 to 2013

Years Covered

About the Chevrolet Volt

The Chevrolet Volt was MOT tested 146 times in 2024 (DVSA data, retests included) across 2 model years (2012 to 2013), with an average pass rate of 89%. That's comfortably above the average of 82% across all models in our data. Our records list hybrid and electric versions.

Mileage Across Years

The oldest model in our data (2012) averages 96,475 miles, while the newest (2013) averages 99,748 miles.

Compared to the Chevrolet brand average of 76%, the Volt performs 13 points better, making it one of the more reliable options in the Chevrolet range.

Estimated Running Costs

Fuel (Hybrid, 1398cc)

£1,398

Road Tax

£200

MOT Test

£55

Predicted Repairs

£350

Total per year£2,003

Per month£167/mo

Based on 7,400 miles/year, average pump prices of 174.57p petrol and 199.33p diesel (GOV.UK weekly road fuel prices, week of 19 October 2026), and MOT pass rate data. Insurance not included.

Full 2013 details

How reliable is the Chevrolet Volt?

vs average of all models+7% (82% avg)

vs Chevrolet brand average+13% (76% avg)

Chevrolet Volt by Year

Click any year to see detailed running costs, reliability data, and comparisons with similar cars.

Year	Pass Rate	Tests	Avg Mileage
2013	87%	78	99,748 mi
2012	90%	68	96,475 mi

Questions about the Chevrolet Volt

Is the Chevrolet Volt reliable?

Across its 2 model years in our data (2012 to 2013), the Chevrolet Volt averages an 89% MOT pass rate, from 146 tests (DVSA MOT data for tests in 2024, retests included). That's 7 points above the average of 82% across all models in the same data.