Volvo 700 Series reliability
MOT pass rates & common faults · 2,170 real DVSA tests · 2024
Across 2,170 real DVSA MOT tests in 2024, 67% of Volvo 700 Series cars aged 13 years and older pass their MOT first time — ahead of the 61% average for all cars of that age. It holds up especially well on suspension and tyres.
MOT pass rate by age
Where the 700 Series tends to fail
Share of Volvo 700 Series cars aged 13 years and older with no fault in each area (higher is better). The tick is the fleet average for the same age.
Holds up better than average on suspension, tyres, identification.
Common questions
Is the Volvo 700 Series reliable?
On 2024 MOT data the Volvo 700 Series holds up well for its age: 67% of examples aged 13 years and older pass first time, against a 61% fleet average. That puts it ahead of 59% of similar-age models.
What is the MOT pass rate for a Volvo 700 Series?
First-time MOT pass rates for the Volvo 700 Series in 2024: 13 years and older, 67%. Pass rates fall with age across the whole fleet, so compare each figure with cars of the same age, not with a new car.
What commonly fails on a Volvo 700 Series MOT?
No single area stands out as a recurring weakness for the Volvo 700 Series versus other cars of the same age — its MOT failures are spread across the usual wear items (tyres, brakes, lamps).