Volvo S70 reliability
MOT pass rates & common faults · 1,090 real DVSA tests · 2024
Across 1,090 real DVSA MOT tests in 2024, 67% of Volvo S70 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 seat belts and suspension.
MOT pass rate by age
Where the S70 tends to fail
Share of Volvo S70 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 seat belts, suspension, visibility.
Common questions
Is the Volvo S70 reliable?
On 2024 MOT data the Volvo S70 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 61% of similar-age models.
What is the MOT pass rate for a Volvo S70?
First-time MOT pass rates for the Volvo S70 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 S70 MOT?
No single area stands out as a recurring weakness for the Volvo S70 versus other cars of the same age — its MOT failures are spread across the usual wear items (tyres, brakes, lamps).