Volvo V70 vs Volvo Xc60 + b4 mhev auto: 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 Xc60 + b4 mhev auto
94%
MOT pass rate · 879 vehicles
More reliable
Verdict: On MOT pass rate, the Volvo Xc60 + b4 mhev auto is the more reliable of the two — 94% pass first time versus 71%. It's one signal among several; check the full breakdown below.
Head to head
| Measure | Volvo V70 | Volvo Xc60 + b4 mhev auto |
|---|---|---|
| MOT pass rate | 71% | 94% ✓ |
| MOT failure rate | 29% | 6% ✓ |
| Faults & advisories per test | 2.2 | 0.5 ✓ |
| Dangerous-fault share | 1% ✓ | 5% |
| Average mileage | 159,644 mi | 27,165 mi |
| Sample size (vehicles) | 117,477 | 879 |
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 Xc60 + b4 mhev auto
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Rear 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 Xc60 + b4 mhev auto is the more reliable of the two — 94% 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.