Volvo B10b vs Volvo V70: reliability comparison
MOT pass rates, common faults and mileage compared from real UK MOT data.
Volvo B10b
87%
MOT pass rate · 30 vehicles
More reliable
Volvo V70
71%
MOT pass rate · 117,477 vehicles
Verdict: On MOT pass rate, the Volvo B10b is the more reliable of the two — 87% pass first time versus 71%. It's one signal among several; check the full breakdown below.
Head to head
| Measure | Volvo B10b | Volvo V70 |
|---|---|---|
| MOT pass rate | 87% ✓ | 71% |
| MOT failure rate | 13% ✓ | 29% |
| Faults & advisories per test | 0.9 ✓ | 2.2 |
| Dangerous-fault share | 1% | 1% |
| Average mileage | 424,933 mi | 159,644 mi |
| Sample size (vehicles) | 30 | 117,477 |
Most common faults
Volvo B10b
- Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)
- corrosion on chassis and members
- Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)
- Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
- Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
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 B10b is the more reliable of the two — 87% pass first time versus 71%. 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.