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Volvo V70 vs Volvo Xc40 first edition p8 awd: 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 Xc40 first edition p8 awd
86%
MOT pass rate · 549 vehicles
More reliable
Verdict: On MOT pass rate, the Volvo Xc40 first edition p8 awd is the more reliable of the two — 86% pass first time versus 71%. It's one signal among several; check the full breakdown below.

Head to head

Measure Volvo V70 Volvo Xc40 first edition p8 awd
MOT pass rate 71% 86% ✓
MOT failure rate 29% 14% ✓
Faults & advisories per test 2.2 0.8 ✓
Dangerous-fault share 1% ✓ 8%
Average mileage 159,644 mi 39,617 mi
Sample size (vehicles) 117,477 549

Most common faults

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)

Volvo Xc40 first edition p8 awd

  1. Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
  2. Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  3. Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  4. Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
  5. Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  6. Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Reliability FAQ

On MOT pass rate, the Volvo Xc40 first edition p8 awd is the more reliable of the two — 86% pass first time versus 71%. It's one signal among several; check the full breakdown below.

Full Volvo V70 report Full Volvo Xc40 first edition p8 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.