Volvo 290 vs Volvo V70: reliability comparison
MOT pass rates, common faults and mileage compared from real UK MOT data.
Volvo 290
73%
MOT pass rate · 1 vehicles
Volvo V70
71%
MOT pass rate · 117,477 vehicles
Verdict: On MOT pass rate the Volvo 290 (73%) 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 290 | Volvo V70 |
|---|---|---|
| MOT pass rate | 73% ✓ | 71% |
| MOT failure rate | 27% ✓ | 29% |
| Faults & advisories per test | 0.0 ✓ | 2.2 |
| Dangerous-fault share | — ✓ | 1% |
| Average mileage | — | 159,644 mi |
| Sample size (vehicles) | 1 | 117,477 |
Most common faults
Volvo 290
No fault breakdown available.
Volvo V70
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Reliability FAQ
On MOT pass rate the Volvo 290 (73%) and Volvo V70 (71%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.
Full Volvo 290 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.