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Volvo C302006-2013 // 1 gen // reliability: 0.85
Common issues: Coil springs, Exhaust system, Ball joints
Volvo C701997-2013 // 1 gen // reliability: 0.85
Common issues: Steering rack, Coil springs, Ball joints
Volvo S402004-2012 // 1 gen // reliability: 0.85
Common issues: Steering rack, Coil springs, Exhaust system
Volvo V402012-2019 // 1 gen // reliability: 0.88
Common issues: Dual mass flywheel, Turbo, Coil springs
Volvo V502004-2012 // 1 gen // reliability: 0.85
Common issues: Steering rack, Coil springs, Shock absorbers
Volvo V602010-2025 // 2 gens // reliability: 0.86
Common issues: Dual mass flywheel, Turbo, Ball joints
Volvo XC602008-2025 // 2 gens // reliability: 0.85
Common issues: Dual mass flywheel, Turbo, Coil springs
Volvo XC702002-2016 // 1 gen // reliability: 0.85
Common issues: Coil springs, Ball joints, Brake pads
┌─ Reliability Overview ────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┐
Volvo has an average reliability factor of 0.85 across 15 models in our database. This is below average — expect more frequent repairs than the typical UK car.
Reliability factor is based on MOT failure rates, component longevity, and repair frequency. A score above 1.0 means fewer failures than average. Below 0.85 means higher than average repair risk.
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