What year Volvo 480 Es is most reliable?

Based on MOT first-test pass rates, the 1992 Volvo 480 Es has the highest pass rate at 0.4%, out of 445 vehicles tested.

What are the most common Volvo 480 Es MOT failures?

The most common Volvo 480 Es MOT failures vary by year. Check the individual year pages for detailed defect breakdowns — links in the table above.

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8,493 vehicles · MOT data 1987–1994 · first-test pass rates

Best pass rate year

1992

0.4% first-test pass rate · 445 vehicles

Lowest pass rate year

1987

0.0% first-test pass rate · 2,118 vehicles

Year	Pass rate	Avg mileage	Vehicles
1994	0.0%	—	115
1993	0.0%	—	317
1992	0.4%	61,457 mi	445
1991	0.0%	—	107
1989	0.0%	—	1,766
1988	0.0%	68,880 mi	3,625
1987	0.0%	—	2,118

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