Volvo XC70 reliability
MOT pass rates & common faults · 25,785 real DVSA tests · 2024
Across 25,785 real DVSA MOT tests in 2024, 66% of Volvo XC70 cars aged 13 years and older pass their MOT first time — ahead of the 61% average for all cars of that age. The faults that come up more than usual are in steering.
MOT pass rate by age
Where the XC70 tends to fail
Share of Volvo XC70 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.
Fails more often than average on steering. Holds up better than average on emissions & leaks, seat belts, road wheels.
Common questions
Is the Volvo XC70 reliable?
On 2024 MOT data the Volvo XC70 holds up well for its age: 66% of examples aged 13 years and older pass first time, against a 61% fleet average. That puts it ahead of 55% of similar-age models. Give steering a close look on any one you view.
What is the MOT pass rate for a Volvo XC70?
First-time MOT pass rates for the Volvo XC70 in 2024: 8 to 12 years, 77%; and 13 years and older, 66%. 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 XC70 MOT?
For Volvo XC70 cars aged 13 years and older, the areas that fail an MOT more often than the fleet average are steering (3.3% of tests vs 2.3% fleet).