Volvo Fh Reliability, MOT Pass Rate & Common Faults
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Is the Volvo Fh reliable? We analysed 7,050 real MOT tests across 1,337 vehicles to find out.
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The Volvo Fh is above average for reliability based on real UK MOT data. Common problems include registration plate lamp not working, headlamp aim too low and tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm. Here's everything you need to know before buying a used Volvo Fh.
Volvo Fh Number Plates
Number plates registered to a Volvo Fh. Click on any registration for full vehicle details — including MOT history, mileage records, previous owners and damage history.
Volvo Fh Problems — What Goes Wrong?
The most common reasons a Volvo Fh fails its MOT, ranked by how often they occur. Check for these problems before you buy.
Volvo Fh Mileage — What's Normal?
How many miles does a typical Volvo Fh owner drive per year? Use this to check if a car you're looking at has suspiciously low or high mileage.
Volvo Fh Mileage Distribution
Total mileage recorded across all Volvo Fh MOT tests. If the car you're looking at is above the 75th percentile, it's done more miles than most.
How Does the Volvo Fh Compare?
MOT pass rates compared to similar models. Click any model for the full breakdown.
| Model | Pass Rate | Tests | Typical Mileage | Lifespan |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Volvo Fh THIS CAR | 89.5% | 7,050 | 635,770 mi | — yrs |
| Volvo V70 | 71% | 1,930,508 | 113,181 mi | 29 yrs |
| Volvo V40 | 73.7% | 1,865,374 | 76,415 mi | 30 yrs |
| Volvo S40 | 69.9% | 1,390,271 | 84,701 mi | 30 yrs |
| Kawasaki ZX9R | 80.3% | 4,749 | 26,824 mi | 32 yrs |
Compared to the Volvo V70 (71.0% pass rate) and the Volvo V40 (73.7% pass rate), the Volvo Fh outperforms both on MOT reliability.
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The Volvo Fh has an overall MOT pass rate of 89.5% across 7,050 real MOT tests — comfortably above the UK average, which puts it among the more reliable models on UK roads.
The most common problems on the Volvo Fh are registration plate lamp not working (2 recorded failures), headlamp aim too low (2), and tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (1). These are the faults most likely to cause an MOT failure on this model, so check for them carefully on any test drive or pre-purchase inspection. Many are wear-and-tear items that can be budgeted for, but a car that's already failing on multiple fronts may signal neglected maintenance.
A typical Volvo Fh owner drives around 51,070 miles per year. If the car you're looking at is significantly above this, expect more wear on suspension, brakes and tyres. If it's well below, the vehicle may have been sitting unused — check for perished rubber, corroded discs and stale fluids.
Before committing to a purchase, we recommend running a full vehicle history check on the specific car. This will reveal any outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies that the seller may not disclose — and that the MOT data alone can't tell you.