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Volvo V70 vs Volvo Xc90 momentum t8 rchrg 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 momentum t8 rchrg awd a
88%
MOT pass rate · 45 vehicles
Verdict: On MOT pass rate the Volvo V70 (71%) and Volvo Xc90 momentum t8 rchrg awd a (88%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.

Head to head

Measure Volvo V70 Volvo Xc90 momentum t8 rchrg awd a
MOT pass rate 71% 88% ✓
MOT failure rate 29% 12% ✓
Faults & advisories per test 2.2 0.8 ✓
Dangerous-fault share 1% ✓ 3%
Average mileage 159,644 mi 186,198 mi
Sample size (vehicles) 117,477 45

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 t8 rchrg awd a

  1. Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
  2. Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  3. Nearside Rear Nail in tyre
  4. Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  5. Offside Front Nail in tyre
  6. Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

Reliability FAQ

On MOT pass rate the Volvo V70 (71%) and Volvo Xc90 momentum t8 rchrg awd a (88%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.

Full Volvo V70 report Full Volvo Xc90 momentum t8 rchrg 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.