Volvo Fl Reliability, MOT Pass Rate & Common Faults
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Is the Volvo Fl reliable? We analysed 694 real MOT tests across 115 vehicles to find out.
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The Volvo Fl is above average for reliability based on real UK MOT data. Here's everything you need to know before buying a used Volvo Fl.
Volvo Fl Number Plates
Number plates registered to a Volvo Fl. Click on any registration for full vehicle details — including MOT history, mileage records, previous owners and damage history.
Volvo Fl Problems — What Goes Wrong?
The most common reasons a Volvo Fl fails its MOT, ranked by how often they occur. Check for these problems before you buy.
Volvo Fl Common Faults & Problems
These are the most common serious faults found on Volvo Fl models during MOT testing — flagged as dangerous or major failures that need immediate attention.
Volvo Fl Mileage — What's Normal?
How many miles does a typical Volvo Fl owner drive per year? Use this to check if a car you're looking at has suspiciously low or high mileage.
Volvo Fl Mileage Distribution
Total mileage recorded across all Volvo Fl 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 Fl Compare?
MOT pass rates compared to similar models. Click any model for the full breakdown.
| Model | Pass Rate | Tests | Typical Mileage | Lifespan |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Volvo Fl THIS CAR | 81.3% | 694 | 320,181 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 |
| Land Rover 90 4C Sw Dt Diesel | 73.1% | 562 | 130,730 mi | 37 yrs |
Compared to the Volvo V70 (71.0% pass rate) and the Volvo V40 (73.7% pass rate), the Volvo Fl outperforms both on MOT reliability.
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Check a specific Volvo FlShould you buy a used Volvo Fl?
The Volvo Fl has an overall MOT pass rate of 81.3% across 694 real MOT tests — comfortably above the UK average, which puts it among the more reliable models on UK roads.
The most common failure point is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid with 1 recorded occurrences. Check for this on any test drive or pre-purchase inspection.
On the safety side, the most frequently flagged dangerous fault is brake hose leaking on a hydraulic braking system. Dangerous faults cause an immediate MOT failure and mean the vehicle is not roadworthy until repaired. If you're viewing a Volvo Fl with an expired or recently passed MOT, ask the seller whether any dangerous faults were found and fixed during the last test.
A typical Volvo Fl owner drives around 13,952 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.