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Volvo V60 p-star engrd t8 phev awd a vs Volvo V70: reliability comparison

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

Volvo V60 p-star engrd t8 phev awd a
87%
MOT pass rate · 50 vehicles
More reliable
Volvo V70
71%
MOT pass rate · 117,477 vehicles
Verdict: On MOT pass rate, the Volvo V60 p-star engrd t8 phev awd a is the more reliable of the two — 87% pass first time versus 71%. It's one signal among several; check the full breakdown below.

Head to head

Measure Volvo V60 p-star engrd t8 phev awd a Volvo V70
MOT pass rate 87% ✓ 71%
MOT failure rate 13% ✓ 29%
Faults & advisories per test 0.8 ✓ 2.2
Dangerous-fault share 9% 1% ✓
Average mileage 56,129 mi 159,644 mi
Sample size (vehicles) 50 117,477

Most common faults

Volvo V60 p-star engrd t8 phev awd a

  1. Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  2. Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
  3. Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
  4. Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
  5. Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  6. Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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 V60 p-star engrd t8 phev awd a is the more reliable of the two — 87% pass first time versus 71%. It's one signal among several; check the full breakdown below.

Full Volvo V60 p-star engrd t8 phev awd a 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.