Volvo V70 vs Volvo Xc 90: 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 Xc 90
59%
MOT pass rate · 6 vehicles
Verdict: On MOT pass rate the Volvo V70 (71%) and Volvo Xc 90 (59%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.
Head to head
| Measure | Volvo V70 | Volvo Xc 90 |
|---|---|---|
| MOT pass rate | 71% ✓ | 59% |
| MOT failure rate | 29% ✓ | 41% |
| Faults & advisories per test | 2.2 | 0.0 ✓ |
| Dangerous-fault share | 1% | — ✓ |
| Average mileage | 159,644 mi | 229,329 mi |
| Sample size (vehicles) | 117,477 | 6 |
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 Xc 90
No fault breakdown available.
Reliability FAQ
On MOT pass rate the Volvo V70 (71%) and Volvo Xc 90 (59%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.
Full Volvo V70 report Full Volvo Xc 90 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.