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Volvo V40 d3 vs Volvo V70: reliability comparison

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

Volvo V40 d3
65%
MOT pass rate · 2 vehicles
Volvo V70
71%
MOT pass rate · 117,477 vehicles
Verdict: On MOT pass rate the Volvo V40 d3 (65%) 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 V40 d3 Volvo V70
MOT pass rate 65% 71% ✓
MOT failure rate 35% 29% ✓
Faults & advisories per test 2.4 2.2 ✓
Dangerous-fault share 1% 1%
Average mileage 85,186 mi 159,644 mi
Sample size (vehicles) 2 117,477

Most common faults

Volvo V40 d3

  1. Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))
  2. Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  3. Nearside Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edges (5.2.3 (e))
  4. Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  5. Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  6. Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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 V40 d3 (65%) and Volvo V70 (71%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.

Full Volvo V40 d3 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.