Volvo V70 vs Volvo Xc60 ultimate b5 mhev awd 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 ultimate b5 mhev awd auto
90%
MOT pass rate · 1,946 vehicles
More reliable
Verdict: On MOT pass rate, the Volvo Xc60 ultimate b5 mhev awd auto is the more reliable of the two — 90% pass first time versus 71%. It's one signal among several; check the full breakdown below.
Head to head
| Measure | Volvo V70 | Volvo Xc60 ultimate b5 mhev awd auto |
|---|---|---|
| MOT pass rate | 71% | 90% ✓ |
| MOT failure rate | 29% | 10% ✓ |
| Faults & advisories per test | 2.2 | 0.6 ✓ |
| Dangerous-fault share | 1% ✓ | 8% |
| Average mileage | 159,644 mi | 26,296 mi |
| Sample size (vehicles) | 117,477 | 1,946 |
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 ultimate b5 mhev awd auto
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Reliability FAQ
On MOT pass rate, the Volvo Xc60 ultimate b5 mhev awd auto is the more reliable of the two — 90% 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.