Volvo Xc 70 MOT Check

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

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95.9%

Avg Pass Rate

+8.2%

vs Volvo Avg

Year Ranges

Excellent

Reliability

Volvo Xc 70 — MOT Reliability Overview

The Volvo Xc 70 has an average MOT pass rate of 95.9%, which is 8.2 percentage points above the Volvo brand average of 87.7%. This is a strong result, indicating that the Xc 70 is well-engineered and tends to age well mechanically. Owners can expect fewer surprises at MOT time.

Typical mileage for the Xc 70 is around 127,245 miles at 5 years. When evaluating a used Xc 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 Xc 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 Xc 70 performs at MOT across different model years.

2013

Based on 55 vehicles

100.0%Excellent

Volvo average: 87.7%

Mileage at 10yr

256k mi

2012

Based on 99 vehicles

96.0%Excellent

Volvo average: 87.7%

Mileage at 3yr

50k mi

Mileage at 5yr

129k mi

2011

Based on 125 vehicles

100.0%Excellent

Volvo average: 87.7%

Mileage at 3yr

57k mi

Mileage at 5yr

126k mi

2010

Based on 148 vehicles

95.9%Excellent

Volvo average: 87.7%

Mileage at 3yr

82k mi

Mileage at 5yr

120k mi

2009

Based on 164 vehicles

97.0%Excellent

Volvo average: 87.7%

Mileage at 3yr

87k mi

Mileage at 5yr

127k mi

Mileage at 10yr

185k mi

2008

Based on 218 vehicles

98.2%Excellent

Volvo average: 87.7%

Mileage at 3yr

89k mi

Mileage at 5yr

146k mi

Mileage at 10yr

212k mi

2007

Based on 300 vehicles

95.7%Excellent

Volvo average: 87.7%

Mileage at 3yr

63k mi

Mileage at 5yr

147k mi

Mileage at 10yr

246k mi

2006

Based on 391 vehicles

93.1%Excellent

Volvo average: 87.7%

Mileage at 3yr

106k mi

Mileage at 5yr

154k mi

Mileage at 10yr

220k mi

2005

Based on 392 vehicles

94.4%Excellent

Volvo average: 87.7%

Mileage at 5yr

151k mi

Mileage at 10yr

242k mi

2004

Based on 340 vehicles

93.8%Excellent

Volvo average: 87.7%

Mileage at 5yr

141k mi

Mileage at 10yr

219k mi

2003

Based on 361 vehicles

92.5%Excellent

Volvo average: 87.7%

Mileage at 10yr

256k mi

2002

Based on 153 vehicles

94.1%Excellent

Volvo average: 87.7%

Mileage at 10yr

222k mi

Typical Mileage — Volvo Xc 70

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

At 3 Years

87,475

miles

At 5 Years

127,245

miles

At 10 Years

185,481

miles

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92.4% pass rate

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91.8% pass rate

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92.4% pass rate

Useful MOT Guides

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Advisory vs Failure

Understanding the difference between MOT advisories and failures.

See detailed fault analysis for Volvo Xc 70

Volvo Xc 70 — Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about the Volvo Xc 70 MOT and reliability.

What is the MOT pass rate for the Volvo Xc 70?

The average MOT pass rate for the Volvo Xc 70 is 95.9% 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 Xc 70?

Check the detailed breakdown on this page for specific failure data by year range.

Is the Volvo Xc 70 reliable?

With an average MOT pass rate of 95.9%, the Volvo Xc 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 Xc 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 Xc 70?

Typical mileage for the Volvo Xc 70: 256,272 miles at 10 years. Use these benchmarks when evaluating a used Xc 70 to spot vehicles with unusually high or low mileage.

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