Volvo B10m vs Volvo V70: reliability comparison
MOT pass rates, common faults and mileage compared from real UK MOT data.
Volvo B10m
80%
MOT pass rate · 198 vehicles
More reliable
Volvo V70
71%
MOT pass rate · 117,477 vehicles
Verdict: On MOT pass rate, the Volvo B10m is the more reliable of the two — 80% pass first time versus 71%. It's one signal among several; check the full breakdown below.
Head to head
| Measure | Volvo B10m | Volvo V70 |
|---|---|---|
| MOT pass rate | 80% ✓ | 71% |
| MOT failure rate | 20% ✓ | 29% |
| Faults & advisories per test | 1.3 ✓ | 2.2 |
| Dangerous-fault share | 0% ✓ | 1% |
| Average mileage | 371,393 mi | 159,644 mi |
| Sample size (vehicles) | 198 | 117,477 |
Most common faults
Volvo B10m
- Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)
- Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)
- Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
- Oil leak
- Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
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 B10m is the more reliable of the two — 80% 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.