Volvo Unknown vs Volvo Xc70 d5 awd: 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 Xc70 d5 awd
84%
MOT pass rate · 3 vehicles
Verdict: On MOT pass rate the Volvo Unknown (86%) and Volvo Xc70 d5 awd (84%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.
Head to head
| Measure | Volvo Unknown | Volvo Xc70 d5 awd |
|---|---|---|
| MOT pass rate | 86% ✓ | 84% |
| MOT failure rate | 14% ✓ | 16% |
| Faults & advisories per test | 0.7 ✓ | 2.0 |
| Dangerous-fault share | 4% | 0% ✓ |
| Average mileage | 431,427 mi | 155,048 mi |
| Sample size (vehicles) | 319,034 | 3 |
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 Xc70 d5 awd
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
- Offside Rear Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint of engine (2.3.3b)
- engine covers and undertrays fitted
Reliability FAQ
On MOT pass rate the Volvo Unknown (86%) and Volvo Xc70 d5 awd (84%) 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.