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Volvo 760 vs Volvo Unknown: reliability comparison

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

Volvo 760
72%
MOT pass rate · 10 vehicles
Volvo Unknown
86%
MOT pass rate · 319,034 vehicles
Verdict: On MOT pass rate the Volvo 760 (72%) 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 760 Volvo Unknown
MOT pass rate 72% 86% ✓
MOT failure rate 28% 14% ✓
Faults & advisories per test 2.5 0.7 ✓
Dangerous-fault share 1% ✓ 4%
Average mileage 120,802 mi 431,427 mi
Sample size (vehicles) 10 319,034

Most common faults

Volvo 760

  1. Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
  2. Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
  3. Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
  4. Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))
  5. Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  6. Nearside Rear lens slight damage

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 760 (72%) and Volvo Unknown (86%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.

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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.