Polestar 2 Plus EV RWD Reliability and Common Problems
Typical MOT issues to check on the Polestar 2 Plus EV RWD, with rough repair costs, and its MOT pass rate for each model year. Based on 134 MOT tests across 1 model year (DVSA data for tests carried out in 2024, retests included).
Segment: electric | Fuel: Electric
99%
Polestar 2 Plus EV RWD pass rate
93%
Polestar average
82%
All-model average
The Polestar 2 Plus EV RWD has an average MOT pass rate of 99%, which is 6 points above the Polestar average and 17 points above the average across all models in our data.
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Common MOT Issues to Check on the Polestar 2 Plus EV RWD
Typical issues for a car of this age and type, estimated from its age, fuel type and engine size (not counted from its MOT records), with rough repair costs
Brakes
Moderate likelihood£80 - £450
Typical repair cost
Common advisories:
Brake discs worn, brake pads thin, handbrake adjustment needed
Failure points:
Brake disc excessively worn, brake pipe corroded, brake efficiency below minimum
Lights
Moderate likelihood£15 - £200
Typical repair cost
Common advisories:
Headlamp aim slightly out, lens deteriorated
Failure points:
Headlamp not working, brake light not functioning, indicator failure
Tyres
Moderate likelihood£50 - £300
Typical repair cost
Common advisories:
Tyre approaching legal limit, slight damage to sidewall
Failure points:
Tyre below minimum tread depth, tyre has a cut exposing ply
Suspension
Lower likelihood£150 - £600
Typical repair cost
Common advisories:
Suspension arm bush worn, shock absorber misting, spring corroded
Failure points:
Coil spring broken, ball joint excessive play, shock absorber leaking
Steering
Lower likelihood£100 - £500
Typical repair cost
Common advisories:
Track rod end has slight play, steering rack boot deteriorated
Failure points:
Steering rack leaking, track rod ball joint worn beyond limits
Body & Structure
Lower likelihood£200 - £1200
Typical repair cost
Common advisories:
Surface corrosion on subframe, slight body panel damage
Failure points:
Structural corrosion, body mounting corroded through, chassis weakness
Windscreen & Wipers
Lower likelihood£10 - £350
Typical repair cost
Common advisories:
Minor windscreen chip, wiper blade deteriorated
Failure points:
Windscreen crack in swept area, wiper does not clear windscreen
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Polestar 2 Plus EV RWD FAQ
What are the most common Polestar 2 Plus EV RWD problems?
Most of the Polestar 2 Plus EV RWD cars in our data are fairly new, so no issue stands out; the list on this page shows the usual things to check on cars like this, with rough repair costs. Across 134 MOT tests (DVSA MOT data for tests in 2024, retests included), 99% ended in a pass.
Is the Polestar 2 Plus EV RWD reliable?
The Polestar 2 Plus EV RWD has an average MOT pass rate of 99%, from 134 MOT tests. That is 17 points above the average across all models in our data (82%), a better than average result. Pass rates fall as cars age, so compare it with cars of a similar age.
How much does it cost to fix common Polestar 2 Plus EV RWD faults?
As a rough guide, brake work on a Polestar 2 Plus EV RWD typically costs £80-£450 and suspension repairs £150-£600. Lighting and wiper fixes are usually under £200.
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Other Polestar Models
Common problems pages for other Polestar models