Volvo Fm Reliability, MOT Pass Rate & Common Faults
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Is the Volvo Fm reliable? We analysed 3,454 real MOT tests across 662 vehicles to find out.
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The Volvo Fm is above average for reliability based on real UK MOT data. Here's everything you need to know before buying a used Volvo Fm.
Volvo Fm Number Plates
Number plates registered to a Volvo Fm. Click on any registration for full vehicle details — including MOT history, mileage records, previous owners and damage history.
Volvo Fm Mileage — What's Normal?
How many miles does a typical Volvo Fm owner drive per year? Use this to check if a car you're looking at has suspiciously low or high mileage.
Volvo Fm Mileage Distribution
Total mileage recorded across all Volvo Fm 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 Fm Compare?
MOT pass rates compared to similar models. Click any model for the full breakdown.
| Model | Pass Rate | Tests | Typical Mileage | Lifespan |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Volvo Fm THIS CAR | 82.2% | 3,454 | 517,893 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 |
| Peugeot 3008 GT S/s PHEV Auto | 89.3% | 2,231 | 31,920 mi | — yrs |
Compared to the Volvo V70 (71.0% pass rate) and the Volvo V40 (73.7% pass rate), the Volvo Fm outperforms both on MOT reliability.
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Check a specific Volvo FmShould you buy a used Volvo Fm?
The Volvo Fm has an overall MOT pass rate of 82.2% across 3,454 real MOT tests — comfortably above the UK average, which puts it among the more reliable models on UK roads.
A typical Volvo Fm owner drives around 25,567 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.