Skoda Superb vs Volvo V70
On MOT-testable defects the Skoda Superb comes out ahead: 15.4% of its tests record a failure against 23.5% for the Volvo V70, a 8.1-point gap. The biggest single difference is lighting & signalling, where the V70 records failures noticeably more often.
15.4%
Superb fail rate
23.5%
V70 fail rate
8.12pp
Difference
Side by side
| Metric | Skoda Superb | Volvo V70 |
|---|---|---|
| MOT tests analysed | 360,325 | 285,341 |
| Pass rate | 84.6% | 76.5% |
| Fail rate | 15.4% | 23.5% |
Where they differ
| Category | Superb | V70 |
|---|---|---|
| Lighting & signalling | 4.8% | 14.4% |
| Brakes | 3.0% | 8.8% |
| Body, structure & corrosion | 0.0% | 4.6% |
| Emissions & environmental | 1.6% | 0.0% |
| Suspension | 6.3% | 7.7% |
| Tyres | 6.3% | 6.2% |
Methodology & source. Dataset: DVSA MOT testing data (2021,2022,2023,2024,2025). Data last updated 2026-07-27. Figures reflect MOT-testable defects only — read the methodology for how these are calculated and what they don't measure.