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Volvo V70 vs Volvo Xc40 inscript pro t5 rcharge a: 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 inscript pro t5 rcharge a
93%
MOT pass rate · 2,599 vehicles
More reliable
Verdict: On MOT pass rate, the Volvo Xc40 inscript pro t5 rcharge a is the more reliable of the two — 93% pass first time versus 71%. It's one signal among several; check the full breakdown below.

Head to head

Measure Volvo V70 Volvo Xc40 inscript pro t5 rcharge a
MOT pass rate 71% 93% ✓
MOT failure rate 29% 7% ✓
Faults & advisories per test 2.2 0.6 ✓
Dangerous-fault share 1% ✓ 5%
Average mileage 159,644 mi 40,674 mi
Sample size (vehicles) 117,477 2,599

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 inscript pro t5 rcharge a

  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 Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  4. Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  5. Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
  6. Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Reliability FAQ

On MOT pass rate, the Volvo Xc40 inscript pro t5 rcharge a is the more reliable of the two — 93% pass first time versus 71%. It's one signal among several; check the full breakdown below.

Full Volvo V70 report Full Volvo Xc40 inscript pro t5 rcharge a 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.