Volvo V70 vs Volvo Xc40 momentum core t2: 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 momentum core t2
91%
MOT pass rate · 121 vehicles
More reliable
Verdict: On MOT pass rate, the Volvo Xc40 momentum core t2 is the more reliable of the two — 91% pass first time versus 71%. It's one signal among several; check the full breakdown below.
Head to head
| Measure | Volvo V70 | Volvo Xc40 momentum core t2 |
|---|---|---|
| MOT pass rate | 71% | 91% ✓ |
| MOT failure rate | 29% | 9% ✓ |
| Faults & advisories per test | 2.2 | 0.9 ✓ |
| Dangerous-fault share | 1% ✓ | 8% |
| Average mileage | 159,644 mi | 35,766 mi |
| Sample size (vehicles) | 117,477 | 121 |
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 Xc40 momentum core t2
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Reliability FAQ
On MOT pass rate, the Volvo Xc40 momentum core t2 is the more reliable of the two — 91% pass first time versus 71%. It's one signal among several; check the full breakdown below.
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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.