Volvo S70
Reliability, running costs, and MOT data across 3 years from 1,326 real MOT tests.
Avg Pass Rate
78%
Total Tests
1,326
Best Year
1999 (80%)
Years Covered
3
How reliable is the Volvo S70?
Volvo S70 by Year
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About the Volvo S70
The Volvo S70 has been tested 1,326 times in 2024 MOT data across 3 model years (1997 to 1999), with an average pass rate of 78%. That's close to the national average of 82%. Available as petrol.
Best and Worst Years
The 1999 model is the most reliable with a 80% pass rate from 240 tests. The 1998 model has the lowest at 75%. With just a 5 point spread, the S70 is consistently reliable regardless of year.
Reliability Trend
The VOLVO S70 has maintained consistent MOT pass rates across model years, varying by only 2 percentage points.
Mileage Across Years
The oldest model in our data (1997) averages 137,308 miles, while the newest (1999) averages 127,603 miles. Older models have covered serious mileage, so suspension and drivetrain wear are worth checking.
Compared to the Volvo brand average of 87%, the S70 is 9 points lower, placing it among the less reliable Volvo models.
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