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Volvo V40 vs Volvo Xc70 d5 awd: reliability comparison

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

Volvo V40
74%
MOT pass rate · 171,790 vehicles
Volvo Xc70 d5 awd
84%
MOT pass rate · 3 vehicles
Verdict: On MOT pass rate the Volvo V40 (74%) 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 V40 Volvo Xc70 d5 awd
MOT pass rate 74% 84% ✓
MOT failure rate 26% 16% ✓
Faults & advisories per test 1.9 ✓ 2.0
Dangerous-fault share 2% 0% ✓
Average mileage 106,048 mi 155,048 mi
Sample size (vehicles) 171,790 3

Most common faults

Volvo V40

  1. Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  2. Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  3. Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  4. Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  5. Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  6. Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Volvo Xc70 d5 awd

  1. Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  2. Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  3. Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  4. Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
  5. Offside Rear Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint of engine (2.3.3b)
  6. engine covers and undertrays fitted

Reliability FAQ

On MOT pass rate the Volvo V40 (74%) and Volvo Xc70 d5 awd (84%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.

Full Volvo V40 report Full Volvo Xc70 d5 awd 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.