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Volvo V70 vs Volvo Xc90 inscrpt pro b5 mhev awd 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 Xc90 inscrpt pro b5 mhev awd a
90%
MOT pass rate · 795 vehicles
More reliable
Verdict: On MOT pass rate, the Volvo Xc90 inscrpt pro b5 mhev awd a 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 Xc90 inscrpt pro b5 mhev awd a
MOT pass rate 71% 90% ✓
MOT failure rate 29% 10% ✓
Faults & advisories per test 2.2 0.9 ✓
Dangerous-fault share 1% ✓ 8%
Average mileage 159,644 mi 46,729 mi
Sample size (vehicles) 117,477 795

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 Xc90 inscrpt pro b5 mhev awd a

  1. Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  2. Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  3. Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  4. Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  5. Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  6. Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Reliability FAQ

On MOT pass rate, the Volvo Xc90 inscrpt pro b5 mhev awd a is the more reliable of the two — 90% pass first time versus 71%. It's one signal among several; check the full breakdown below.

Full Volvo V70 report Full Volvo Xc90 inscrpt pro b5 mhev awd 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.