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Volvo B55 vs Volvo V70: reliability comparison

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

Volvo B55
88%
MOT pass rate · 2 vehicles
Volvo V70
71%
MOT pass rate · 117,477 vehicles
Verdict: On MOT pass rate the Volvo B55 (88%) 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 B55 Volvo V70
MOT pass rate 88% ✓ 71%
MOT failure rate 12% ✓ 29%
Faults & advisories per test 2.4 2.2 ✓
Dangerous-fault share 0% ✓ 1%
Average mileage 76,252 mi 159,644 mi
Sample size (vehicles) 2 117,477

Most common faults

Volvo B55

  1. various areas of corrosion
  2. Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)
  3. Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)
  4. Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
  5. Nearside Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)
  6. Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Volvo V70

  1. Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  2. Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  3. Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  4. Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  5. Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
  6. Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Reliability FAQ

On MOT pass rate the Volvo B55 (88%) and Volvo V70 (71%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.

Full Volvo B55 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.