Volvo

About Volvo Cars

Volvo ranks joint 25th out of 70 car makes in our data (those with at least 1,000 MOT tests) by average MOT pass rate, at 87%. That's slightly above the 85% average across all models in our data, putting Volvo in solid middle ground for reliability.

With 228 models across 34 years of data (1990 to 2023), there's a wide spread of 26 percentage points between the most and least reliable models. Choosing the right model matters significantly with Volvo.

Most and Least Reliable Volvo Models

The XC40 Inscription Pro B4 MHEV A shares the top spot with 2 other models, on a 97% average pass rate from 4,234 tests. At the other end, the V50 has the joint lowest at 71%. Overall, more than half of Volvo's models have a pass rate of 85% or more, which is a good sign for the brand.

Volvo Fuel Types

Volvo models in our data come in 51 petrol, 52 diesel, 119 hybrid, 6 electric variants (each model counted once, under the fuel type recorded for most of its tests). Volvo is among the manufacturers offering electric options in the UK market.