Diesel Volvo Xc70: MOT pass rate
74.1% of diesel Volvo Xc70s pass the MOT first time, measured across 16,610 DVSA tests on that fuel type alone. Average mileage at test was 126,901.
Diesel against the other Volvo Xc70 versions
| Fuel | Pass rate | Tests |
|---|---|---|
| Diesel | 74.1% | 16,610 |
| Petrol | 72.9% | 785 |
| All Volvo Xc70 | 74.1% | 17,398 |
Why the fuel type changes the number
Diesels carry DPFs, EGR valves and stricter smoke limits, so emissions and exhaust faults account for failures petrol cars never see.
On the Volvo Xc70 specifically, diesel is the strongest at 74.1%, and this diesel version sits 0 points above the 74.1% model average.
What it means if you are buying one
There is little to choose between fuel types on this model, so decide on running costs and mileage rather than MOT record. Check the exact car, decode the VIN and check the mileage before you bid.
Mileage is part of the answer
The average diesel Volvo Xc70 had covered 126,901 miles at test, against 121,005 for the petrol. That is high mileage, so timing belts, clutches, suspension bushes and corrosion are the items worth budgeting for rather than the MOT itself.
Fuel type and mileage are tangled together: diesels are usually bought by higher-mileage drivers, so some of any gap between fuels is the miles rather than the engine. The per-year figures on the Volvo Xc70 page separate age from fuel if you want to isolate one.
Other Volvo Xc70 fuel types
- Petrol Volvo Xc70 - 72.9%