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Volvo Unclassified MOT reliability
Volvo Unclassifieds passed their MOT first time 77% of the time across 489 tests in 2025.
First-time pass rate
77%
MOTs analysed
489
Still licensed (GB)
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Body type
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Pass rate by year of first registration
In detail:
First registered
2020
2020 diesel
6 MOTs
Passed first time 50%. Typical mileage 37,930 (most between 24,191 and 45,823).
2021: 100% → 2023: 88% → 2024: 83% → 2025: 50%
Most common failures
- Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick (16.7%)
- Malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction (16.7%)
- Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (16.7%)
- Brake performance not tested: unable to be tested (16.7%)
2020 hybrid
2 MOTs
Passed first time 100%. Typical mileage 41,721 (most between 38,397 and 45,044).
2023: 100% → 2024: 50% → 2025: 100%
Most common failures
2020 petrol
2 MOTs
Passed first time 50%. Typical mileage 35,370 (most between 30,442 and 40,297).
2021: 100% → 2023: 100% → 2024: 100% → 2025: 50%
Most common failures
- SRS malfunction indicator lamp: warning lamp indicates a fault (50.0%)
Where 2020 Unclassifieds fail
Wheels & tyres
16.7%
Brakes
16.7%
Exhaust, emissions & leaks
16.7%
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