Volvo B7-tl vs Volvo Unknown: reliability comparison
MOT pass rates, common faults and mileage compared from real UK MOT data.
Volvo B7-tl
67%
MOT pass rate · 1 vehicles
Volvo Unknown
86%
MOT pass rate · 319,034 vehicles
Verdict: On MOT pass rate the Volvo B7-tl (67%) 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 B7-tl | Volvo Unknown |
|---|---|---|
| MOT pass rate | 67% | 86% ✓ |
| MOT failure rate | 33% | 14% ✓ |
| Faults & advisories per test | 0.0 ✓ | 0.7 |
| Dangerous-fault share | — ✓ | 4% |
| Average mileage | 381,185 mi | 431,427 mi |
| Sample size (vehicles) | 1 | 319,034 |
Most common faults
Volvo B7-tl
No fault breakdown available.
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 B7-tl (67%) and Volvo Unknown (86%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.
Full Volvo B7-tl report Full Volvo Unknown 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.