What year Volvo 740 is most reliable?

Based on MOT first-test pass rates, the 1990 Volvo 740 has the highest pass rate at 100.0%, out of 348 vehicles tested.

What are the most common Volvo 740 MOT failures?

The most common Volvo 740 MOT failures vary by year. Check the individual year pages for detailed defect breakdowns — links in the table above.

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Volvo 740 — Reliability by Year

1,348 vehicles · MOT data 1988–1990 · first-test pass rates

This page shows MOT first-test pass rates for each year the Volvo 740 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

1990

100.0% pass rate · 348 vehicles

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Lowest pass rate year

1988

100.0% pass rate · 270 vehicles

Year	Pass rate	Avg mileage	Vehicles
1990	100.0%	89,356 mi	348
1989	—	—	730
1988	100.0%	190,187 mi	270

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