Volvo S80 (2015)
2015 Volvo S80
CarHunch analysed 414 real MOT records for the 2015 Volvo S80. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.
The 2015 Volvo S80 passes MOT first time in 87.1% of cases, a solid 7 percentage points above the UK average—but that 38.4% dangerous defect rate is a serious red flag and suggests structural or safety issues have plagued a significant minority of these cars. The diesel-dominant fleet (409 of 414 vehicles) maintains consistent pass rates, so fuel type isn't a differentiator here.
At 60,141 miles median, these S80s are carrying typical mileage for their age, yet they're averaging 1.25 failures and 8.1 advisories per test, indicating regular wear items and minor issues rather than catastrophic problems. Before buying, have a pre-purchase inspection focus on suspension, brake hardware, and structural corrosion—the high dangerous defect prevalence suggests these are the weak points on ageing examples.
What to check before buying a 2015 Volvo S80
Practical pre-purchase checks for this age and model.
- 📋 Check the full MOT history. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. Enter the reg below for a full AI analysis.
- 🔍 Inspect for corrosion in person. Brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that's expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.
- 🛞 Check tyres and brakes. The most common advisory items at this age. Budget for replacement if they're near the limit — factor this into your offer price.
- ⚠️ 38.4% of these vehicles have had a dangerous defect recorded. Enter the reg below — the full MOT history will show exactly what was flagged and whether it was resolved.
- 📄 Run an HPI check. The MOT history won't show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status — an HPI check will.
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Pass Rate by Fuel Type
| Fuel type | Vehicles | Pass rate | Avg failures |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diesel (99%) | 409 | 87.3% | 1.26 |
| Petrol (1%) | 5 | 75% | 0.4 |
Mileage Distribution
Most 2015 Volvo S80 vehicles sit in the blue band. If the car you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.
Half of all 2015 Volvo S80 vehicles fall between 44,819 and 82,678 miles.
2015 Volvo S80 — Still on the Road
Strong survival — 373 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025, 93% of the peak.
Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2017–2025.
MOT History Averages
Most Common MOT Issues — 2015 Volvo S80
Based on actual MOT test records for this model. Percentage shows how often each item appears across all vehicles in this cohort.
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47.5%
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
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45.6%
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
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32.8%
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin
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24.9%
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin
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23.7%
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
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21.5%
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing
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20%
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
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19.3%
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing
Data covers a 3-year window centred on 2015. Counts include advisories and failures.
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