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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.

67%
pass first time (13 years and older)
Strong for its age · beats 61% of similar-age models
+6.5 pts vs fleet
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MOT pass rate by age

13 years and older
1,090 tests · fleet 61%
+6.5 pts vs fleet
67%

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.

Suspension96
Brakes96
Body & structure97
Steering98
Tyres98
Lights & electrics94

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).

Other Volvo models

V40 · 72%XC60 · 77%XC90 · 61%XC40 · 91%V70 · 61%V60 · 75%
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