Volvo Amazon vs Volvo Unknown: reliability comparison
MOT pass rates, common faults and mileage compared from real UK MOT data.
Volvo Amazon
72%
MOT pass rate · 81 vehicles
Volvo Unknown
86%
MOT pass rate · 319,034 vehicles
More reliable
Verdict: On MOT pass rate, the Volvo Unknown is the more reliable of the two — 86% pass first time versus 72%. It's one signal among several; check the full breakdown below.
Head to head
| Measure | Volvo Amazon | Volvo Unknown |
|---|---|---|
| MOT pass rate | 72% | 86% ✓ |
| MOT failure rate | 28% | 14% ✓ |
| Faults & advisories per test | 2.0 | 0.7 ✓ |
| Dangerous-fault share | 0% ✓ | 4% |
| Average mileage | 58,609 mi | 431,427 mi |
| Sample size (vehicles) | 81 | 319,034 |
Most common faults
Volvo Amazon
- Oil leak
- Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Volvo Unknown
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Reliability FAQ
On MOT pass rate, the Volvo Unknown is the more reliable of the two — 86% pass first time versus 72%. It's one signal among several; check the full breakdown below.
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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.