Volvo V70 vs Volvo V70 10v: reliability comparison
MOT pass rates, common faults and mileage compared from real UK MOT data.
Volvo V70
71%
MOT pass rate · 117,477 vehicles
Volvo V70 10v
75%
MOT pass rate · 76 vehicles
Verdict: On MOT pass rate the Volvo V70 (71%) and Volvo V70 10v (75%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.
Head to head
| Measure | Volvo V70 | Volvo V70 10v |
|---|---|---|
| MOT pass rate | 71% | 75% ✓ |
| MOT failure rate | 29% | 25% ✓ |
| Faults & advisories per test | 2.2 | 0.0 ✓ |
| Dangerous-fault share | 1% | — ✓ |
| Average mileage | 159,644 mi | 189,615 mi |
| Sample size (vehicles) | 117,477 | 76 |
Most common faults
Volvo V70
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Volvo V70 10v
No fault breakdown available.
Reliability FAQ
On MOT pass rate the Volvo V70 (71%) and Volvo V70 10v (75%) 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.