Volvo Pv 544 sport vs Volvo V70: reliability comparison
MOT pass rates, common faults and mileage compared from real UK MOT data.
Volvo Pv 544 sport
100%
MOT pass rate · 1 vehicles
Volvo V70
71%
MOT pass rate · 117,477 vehicles
Verdict: On MOT pass rate the Volvo Pv 544 sport (100%) 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 Pv 544 sport | Volvo V70 |
|---|---|---|
| MOT pass rate | 100% ✓ | 71% |
| MOT failure rate | 0% ✓ | 29% |
| Faults & advisories per test | 2.0 ✓ | 2.2 |
| Dangerous-fault share | 0% ✓ | 1% |
| Average mileage | 41,452 mi | 159,644 mi |
| Sample size (vehicles) | 1 | 117,477 |
Most common faults
Volvo Pv 544 sport
- Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
- Beam deflectors fitted to headlamps
- Central Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
- 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)
- Oil leak
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 Pv 544 sport (100%) and Volvo V70 (71%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.
Full Volvo Pv 544 sport 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.