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Volvo Hurst vs Volvo V70: reliability comparison

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

Volvo Hurst
77%
MOT pass rate · 2 vehicles
Volvo V70
71%
MOT pass rate · 117,477 vehicles
Verdict: On MOT pass rate the Volvo Hurst (77%) 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 Hurst Volvo V70
MOT pass rate 77% ✓ 71%
MOT failure rate 23% ✓ 29%
Faults & advisories per test 1.3 ✓ 2.2
Dangerous-fault share 6% 1% ✓
Average mileage 123,624 mi 159,644 mi
Sample size (vehicles) 2 117,477

Most common faults

Volvo Hurst

  1. Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
  2. Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  3. Temporary fuel cap fitted
  4. Nearside Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
  5. Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
  6. Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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 Hurst (77%) and Volvo V70 (71%) 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.