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Volvo 244 vs Volvo Unknown: reliability comparison

MOT pass rates, common faults and mileage compared from real UK MOT data.

Volvo 244
82%
MOT pass rate · 926 vehicles
Volvo Unknown
86%
MOT pass rate · 319,034 vehicles
Verdict: On MOT pass rate the Volvo 244 (82%) and Volvo Unknown (86%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.

Head to head

Measure Volvo 244 Volvo Unknown
MOT pass rate 82% 86% ✓
MOT failure rate 18% 14% ✓
Faults & advisories per test 1.6 0.7 ✓
Dangerous-fault share 6% 4% ✓
Average mileage 63,507 mi 431,427 mi
Sample size (vehicles) 926 319,034

Most common faults

Volvo 244

  1. General rust to body
  2. Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  3. Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  4. Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))
  5. Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))
  6. Windscreen washer not working Both (3.5 (a))

Volvo Unknown

  1. Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  2. Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  3. Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  4. Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
  5. Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
  6. Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Reliability FAQ

On MOT pass rate the Volvo 244 (82%) and Volvo Unknown (86%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.

Full Volvo 244 report Full Volvo Unknown report Most reliable cars

Pass rates are computed over completed (pass/fail) MOT tests. Reliability also depends on age, mileage and upkeep — see each model's page for the full picture.