Volvo Fl614 vs Volvo Unknown: reliability comparison
MOT pass rates, common faults and mileage compared from real UK MOT data.
Volvo Fl614
65%
MOT pass rate · 6 vehicles
Volvo Unknown
86%
MOT pass rate · 319,034 vehicles
Verdict: On MOT pass rate the Volvo Fl614 (65%) 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 Fl614 | Volvo Unknown |
|---|---|---|
| MOT pass rate | 65% | 86% ✓ |
| MOT failure rate | 35% | 14% ✓ |
| Faults & advisories per test | 1.6 | 0.7 ✓ |
| Dangerous-fault share | 0% ✓ | 4% |
| Average mileage | 197,393 mi | 431,427 mi |
| Sample size (vehicles) | 6 | 319,034 |
Most common faults
Volvo Fl614
- Oil leak
- Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)
- Offside Inner Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
- Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
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 Fl614 (65%) and Volvo Unknown (86%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.
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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.