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Volvo V70 vs Volvo Xc90 momentum b5 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 Xc90 momentum b5 awd auto
89%
MOT pass rate · 738 vehicles
More reliable
Verdict: On MOT pass rate, the Volvo Xc90 momentum b5 awd auto is the more reliable of the two — 89% pass first time versus 71%. It's one signal among several; check the full breakdown below.

Head to head

Measure Volvo V70 Volvo Xc90 momentum b5 awd auto
MOT pass rate 71% 89% ✓
MOT failure rate 29% 11% ✓
Faults & advisories per test 2.2 1.0 ✓
Dangerous-fault share 1% ✓ 6%
Average mileage 159,644 mi 63,390 mi
Sample size (vehicles) 117,477 738

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 momentum b5 awd auto

  1. Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  2. Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  3. Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  4. Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  5. Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  6. Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Reliability FAQ

On MOT pass rate, the Volvo Xc90 momentum b5 awd auto is the more reliable of the two — 89% 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.