Volvo 800 series
Reliability, running costs, and MOT data across 6 years from 5,797 real MOT tests.
Avg Pass Rate
75%
Total Tests
5,797
Best Year
1992 (82%)
Years Covered
6
How reliable is the Volvo 800 series?
Volvo 800 series by Year
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About the Volvo 800 series
The Volvo 800 series has been tested 5,797 times in 2024 MOT data across 6 model years (1992 to 1997), with an average pass rate of 75%. That's 7 points below the national average of 82%, so check the year-by-year data carefully before buying. Available as diesel and petrol.
Best and Worst Years
The 1992 model is the most reliable with a 82% pass rate from 34 tests. The 1997 model has the lowest at 71%. The 11 point spread between years means reliability varies somewhat, but no year is dramatically different.
Reliability Trend
The VOLVO 800 SERIES has maintained consistent MOT pass rates across model years, varying by only 0 percentage points.
Mileage Across Years
The oldest model in our data (1992) averages 122,847 miles, while the newest (1997) averages 150,360 miles. Older models have covered serious mileage, so suspension and drivetrain wear are worth checking.
Compared to the Volvo brand average of 87%, the 800 series is 12 points lower, placing it among the less reliable Volvo models.
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