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MOT reliability

Volvo Xc70 d5 awd

3 vehicles · 37 completed MOT tests analysed
84%
MOT pass rate

Based on 3 Volvo Xc70 d5 awd vehicles and 37 completed MOT tests, the Volvo Xc70 d5 awd has an overall 84% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 155,048 miles.

3
Vehicles
37
MOT tests
10,770
Avg miles / year
2
Faults per test
0%
Dangerous-fault share

Volvo Xc70 d5 awd problem areas

Where faults occur most across all Volvo Xc70 d5 awd MOT tests:

  • Other45%
  • Tyres, wheels & suspension20%
  • Brakes13%
  • Steering9%
  • Emissions & nuisance7%
  • Lamps & electrical3%
  • Visibility3%
  • Identification & plates1%

Volvo Xc70 d5 awd pass rate by age

Age (years)TestsPass rate
32100%
43100%
5475%
6560%
73100%
8475%
93100%
103100%
11367%
12367%
132100%
141100%
151100%

Fuel types: Diesel (3)

Most common Volvo Xc70 d5 awd MOT faults

These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Volvo Xc70 d5 awd MOT tests:

  1. Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) (4 times)
  2. Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i)) (4 times)
  3. Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) (2 times)
  4. Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a) (2 times)
  5. Offside Rear Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint of engine (2.3.3b) (2 times)
  6. engine covers and undertrays fitted (2 times)
  7. Front Power steering close to minimum mark (2.1.5 (b) (i)) (2 times)
  8. Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) (2 times)
  9. Oil leak (2 times)
  10. Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened WORN (3.5.1i) (2 times)
  11. Covers fitted to engine and under car obscuring view of some testable items (1 times)
  12. Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage High pressure hose by right hand front wheel (2.1.5 (a)) (1 times)
  13. Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) (1 times)
  14. Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i)) (1 times)
  15. NSR tyre low on inner edge (1 times)

Volvo Xc70 d5 awd pass rate by registration year

YearVehiclesTestsPass rateAvg mileage
2016 1 8 100% 85,323
2013 1 13 85% 204,936
2011 1 16 75% 174,885

Volvo Xc70 d5 awd reliability FAQ

Across 3 Volvo Xc70 d5 awd vehicles in our MOT data, 84% pass the MOT (a 16% failure rate), with about 2 faults or advisories recorded per test.

The most frequently recorded Volvo Xc70 d5 awd MOT issues are: Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1); Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i)); Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1).

The typical Volvo Xc70 d5 awd in our data has covered around 155,048 miles.

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