Volvo Xc70
Reliability, running costs, and MOT data across 16 years from 32,082 real MOT tests.
Avg Pass Rate
79%
Total Tests
32,082
Best Year
2017 (90%)
Years Covered
16
How reliable is the Volvo Xc70?
Volvo Xc70 by Year
| Year | Pass Rate | Tests | Avg Mileage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | 90% | 62 | 123,691 mi |
| 2016 | 84% | 1,794 | 79,842 mi |
| 2015 | 85% | 2,845 | 87,969 mi |
| 2014 | 84% | 3,072 | 97,630 mi |
| 2013 | 83% | 2,633 | 107,901 mi |
| 2012 | 81% | 2,395 | 118,040 mi |
| 2011 | 82% | 3,270 | 126,546 mi |
| 2010 | 81% | 2,492 | 137,819 mi |
| 2009 | 83% | 1,875 | 138,262 mi |
| 2008 | 80% | 1,928 | 143,047 mi |
| 2007 | 76% | 2,498 | 146,942 mi |
| 2006 | 74% | 2,205 | 150,106 mi |
| 2005 | 72% | 2,423 | 162,690 mi |
| 2004 | 70% | 1,473 | 164,302 mi |
| 2003 | 72% | 932 | 168,515 mi |
| 2002 | 74% | 185 | 162,305 mi |
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About the Volvo Xc70
The Volvo Xc70 has been tested 32,082 times in 2024 MOT data across 16 model years (2002 to 2017), with an average pass rate of 79%. That's close to the national average of 82%. Available as diesel and petrol.
Best and Worst Years
The 2017 model is the most reliable with a 90% pass rate from 62 tests. The 2004 model has the lowest at 70%. With a 20 point spread, choosing the right year makes a big difference to reliability.
Reliability Trend
Newer VOLVO XC70s show better MOT pass rates than older ones, with an average improvement of 9 percentage points.
Mileage Across Years
The oldest model in our data (2002) averages 162,305 miles, while the newest (2017) averages 123,691 miles. Older models have covered serious mileage, so suspension and drivetrain wear are worth checking.
Compared to the Volvo brand average of 87%, the Xc70 is 8 points lower, placing it among the less reliable Volvo models.
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