Vauxhall Vectra vs Volvo V70
On MOT-testable defects the Volvo V70 comes out ahead: 23.5% of its tests record a failure against 29.6% for the Vauxhall Vectra, a 6.1-point gap. The biggest single difference is suspension, where the Vectra records failures noticeably more often.
29.6%
Vectra fail rate
23.5%
V70 fail rate
6.06pp
Difference
Side by side
| Metric | Vauxhall Vectra | Volvo V70 |
|---|---|---|
| MOT tests analysed | 274,125 | 285,341 |
| Pass rate | 70.4% | 76.5% |
| Fail rate | 29.6% | 23.5% |
Where they differ
| Category | Vectra | V70 |
|---|---|---|
| Suspension | 15.6% | 7.7% |
| Brakes | 13.8% | 8.8% |
| Body, structure & corrosion | 6.4% | 4.6% |
| Lighting & signalling | 14.0% | 14.4% |
| Tyres | 6.6% | 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.