Volvo Unknown vs Volvo V70 s auto: reliability comparison
MOT pass rates, common faults and mileage compared from real UK MOT data.
Volvo Unknown
86%
MOT pass rate · 319,034 vehicles
Volvo V70 s auto
100%
MOT pass rate · 2 vehicles
Verdict: On MOT pass rate the Volvo Unknown (86%) and Volvo V70 s auto (100%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.
Head to head
| Measure | Volvo Unknown | Volvo V70 s auto |
|---|---|---|
| MOT pass rate | 86% | 100% ✓ |
| MOT failure rate | 14% | 0% ✓ |
| Faults & advisories per test | 0.7 | 0.0 ✓ |
| Dangerous-fault share | 4% | — ✓ |
| Average mileage | 431,427 mi | 188,253 mi |
| Sample size (vehicles) | 319,034 | 2 |
Most common faults
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))
Volvo V70 s auto
No fault breakdown available.
Reliability FAQ
On MOT pass rate the Volvo Unknown (86%) and Volvo V70 s auto (100%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.
Full Volvo Unknown report Full Volvo V70 s auto 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.