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 100.0%, 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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Volvo 480 Es — Reliability by Year

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

This page shows MOT first-test pass rates for each year the Volvo 480 Es was manufactured — click any year to explore that cohort in detail. Trying to decide which year to buy? See the full buying guide →

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Best pass rate year

1992

100.0% pass rate · 445 vehicles

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Lowest pass rate year

1988

50.0% pass rate · 3,625 vehicles

Year	Pass rate	Avg mileage	Vehicles
1994	—	—	115
1993	—	—	317
1992	100.0%	61,457 mi	445
1991	—	—	107
1989	—	—	1,766
1988	50.0%	68,880 mi	3,625
1987	—	—	2,118

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