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MOT pass rates, common failures, and reliability data for the Volvo V 70. Check any V 70 by registration number below.

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93.3%

Avg Pass Rate

+5.6%

vs Volvo Avg

20

Year Ranges

Excellent

Reliability

Volvo V 70 — MOT Reliability Overview

The Volvo V 70 has an average MOT pass rate of 93.3%, which is 5.6 percentage points above the Volvo brand average of 87.7%. This is a strong result, indicating that the V 70 is well-engineered and tends to age well mechanically. Owners can expect fewer surprises at MOT time.

Typical mileage for the V 70 is around 129,843 miles at 5 years. When evaluating a used V 70, compare the odometer reading against these benchmarks. Significantly lower mileage than expected could indicate a clocked vehicle — run a free mileage check to verify.

Before buying a used Volvo V 70, we recommend checking the full MOT history, write-off status, outstanding finance, and stolen vehicle status. These checks can be done for free using the registration number.

MOT Pass Rate by Year

How the Volvo V 70 performs at MOT across different model years.

2015

Based on 91 vehicles

96.7%Excellent
Volvo average: 87.7%
Mileage at 3yr

111k mi

Mileage at 10yr

182k mi

2014

Based on 53 vehicles

94.3%Excellent
Volvo average: 87.7%
Mileage at 5yr

129k mi

2013

Based on 72 vehicles

95.8%Excellent
Volvo average: 87.7%
Mileage at 5yr

180k mi

Mileage at 10yr

283k mi

2012

Based on 145 vehicles

98.6%Excellent
Volvo average: 87.7%
Mileage at 3yr

70k mi

Mileage at 5yr

134k mi

2011

Based on 225 vehicles

97.3%Excellent
Volvo average: 87.7%
Mileage at 3yr

78k mi

Mileage at 5yr

119k mi

2010

Based on 344 vehicles

96.2%Excellent
Volvo average: 87.7%
Mileage at 3yr

67k mi

Mileage at 5yr

131k mi

2009

Based on 432 vehicles

96.3%Excellent
Volvo average: 87.7%
Mileage at 3yr

67k mi

Mileage at 5yr

130k mi

Mileage at 10yr

204k mi

2008

Based on 777 vehicles

96.7%Excellent
Volvo average: 87.7%
Mileage at 3yr

65k mi

Mileage at 5yr

128k mi

Mileage at 10yr

230k mi

2007

Based on 693 vehicles

95.2%Excellent
Volvo average: 87.7%
Mileage at 3yr

72k mi

Mileage at 5yr

157k mi

Mileage at 10yr

237k mi

2006

Based on 629 vehicles

92.5%Excellent
Volvo average: 87.7%
Mileage at 5yr

173k mi

Mileage at 10yr

228k mi

2005

Based on 919 vehicles

93.4%Excellent
Volvo average: 87.7%
Mileage at 5yr

167k mi

Mileage at 10yr

226k mi

2004

Based on 968 vehicles

91.5%Excellent
Volvo average: 87.7%
Mileage at 5yr

174k mi

Mileage at 10yr

238k mi

2003

Based on 1,479 vehicles

91.1%Excellent
Volvo average: 87.7%
Mileage at 5yr

134k mi

Mileage at 10yr

234k mi

2002

Based on 1,770 vehicles

91.0%Excellent
Volvo average: 87.7%
Mileage at 10yr

241k mi

2001

Based on 1,140 vehicles

91.6%Excellent
Volvo average: 87.7%
Mileage at 10yr

220k mi

2000

Based on 1,910 vehicles

93.1%Excellent
Volvo average: 87.7%
Mileage at 10yr

230k mi

1999

Based on 916 vehicles

89.8%Excellent
Volvo average: 87.7%
Mileage at 10yr

228k mi

1998

Based on 1,199 vehicles

92.0%Excellent
Volvo average: 87.7%
Mileage at 10yr

212k mi

1997

Based on 848 vehicles

91.3%Excellent
Volvo average: 87.7%

1996

Based on 79 vehicles

82.3%Good
Volvo average: 87.7%

Typical Mileage — Volvo V 70

Average mileage readings recorded at MOT tests for the 2009 model year range. Use these benchmarks to evaluate a used V 70.

At 3 Years

66,609

miles

At 5 Years

129,843

miles

At 10 Years

204,204

miles

Volvo V 70 — Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about the Volvo V 70 MOT and reliability.

What is the MOT pass rate for the Volvo V 70?
The average MOT pass rate for the Volvo V 70 is 93.3% compared to the Volvo average of 87.7%. Pass rates vary by year — check the year-by-year breakdown on this page for details.
What are the most common MOT failures on a Volvo V 70?
Check the detailed breakdown on this page for specific failure data by year range.
Is the Volvo V 70 reliable?
With an average MOT pass rate of 93.3%, the Volvo V 70 is rated as "Excellent" for reliability. This is a strong result suggesting good build quality and fewer common defects.
How do I check the MOT history of a Volvo V 70?
Enter the vehicle's registration number in the search box at the top of this page. You will instantly see the complete MOT history including every test result, mileage readings, advisories, and dangerous defects — completely free.
What mileage should I expect on a Volvo V 70?
Typical mileage for the Volvo V 70: 111,208 miles at 3 years, 182,271 miles at 10 years. Use these benchmarks when evaluating a used V 70 to spot vehicles with unusually high or low mileage.

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