Volvo S60 r-design + t5 auto vs Volvo V70: reliability comparison
MOT pass rates, common faults and mileage compared from real UK MOT data.
Volvo S60 r-design + t5 auto
89%
MOT pass rate · 985 vehicles
More reliable
Volvo V70
71%
MOT pass rate · 117,477 vehicles
Verdict: On MOT pass rate, the Volvo S60 r-design + t5 auto is the more reliable of the two — 89% pass first time versus 71%. It's one signal among several; check the full breakdown below.
Head to head
| Measure | Volvo S60 r-design + t5 auto | Volvo V70 |
|---|---|---|
| MOT pass rate | 89% ✓ | 71% |
| MOT failure rate | 11% ✓ | 29% |
| Faults & advisories per test | 1.0 ✓ | 2.2 |
| Dangerous-fault share | 7% | 1% ✓ |
| Average mileage | 47,602 mi | 159,644 mi |
| Sample size (vehicles) | 985 | 117,477 |
Most common faults
Volvo S60 r-design + t5 auto
- 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))
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
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 S60 r-design + t5 auto is the more reliable of the two — 89% pass first time versus 71%. It's one signal among several; check the full breakdown below.
Full Volvo S60 r-design + t5 auto 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.