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Volvo 244 vs Volvo V70: reliability comparison

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

Volvo 244
82%
MOT pass rate · 926 vehicles
Volvo V70
71%
MOT pass rate · 117,477 vehicles
Verdict: On MOT pass rate the Volvo 244 (82%) and Volvo V70 (71%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.

Head to head

Measure Volvo 244 Volvo V70
MOT pass rate 82% ✓ 71%
MOT failure rate 18% ✓ 29%
Faults & advisories per test 1.6 ✓ 2.2
Dangerous-fault share 6% 1% ✓
Average mileage 63,507 mi 159,644 mi
Sample size (vehicles) 926 117,477

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 V70

  1. Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  2. Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  3. Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  4. Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  5. Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
  6. Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Reliability FAQ

On MOT pass rate the Volvo 244 (82%) and Volvo V70 (71%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.

Full Volvo 244 report Full Volvo V70 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.