Audi Q5 vs Volvo XC60

Both are large SUVs. First-time MOT failure at age 7, and what each one is known to fail on.

There is little between them on reliability: 16.1% of Audi Q5 first MOTs and 16.9% of Volvo XC60 first MOTs are failed at age 7.

Audi Q5

16.1%

fail at age 7

Rank 74 of 239 · 67k miles at 7 · 108,732 tests

Volvo XC60

16.9%

fail at age 7

Rank 91 of 239 · 71k miles at 7 · 112,169 tests

What each one fails on

Measured

The faults each records most at ages 6 to 9. Same figures as each full report.

A suspension pin, bush or joint excessively wornAdvisory15.8%

A spring or spring component fractured or seriously weakenedFail2.3%

A suspension pin, bush or joint excessively wornFail2.2%

Engine MIL illuminated indicating a malfunctionFail1.9%

A transmission shaft constant velocity joint boot missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etcFail1.7%

A transmission shaft constant velocity joint boot severely deterioratedMinor1.0%

A suspension pin, bush or joint excessively wornAdvisory8.4%

A spring or spring component fractured or seriously weakenedFail4.9%

Fluid leaking excessively and likely to harm the environment or to pose a safety risk to other road usersAdvisory1.9%

Engine MIL illuminated indicating a malfunctionFail1.1%

Steering rack gaiter or ball joint dust cover damaged or deterioratedMinor1.1%

A steering ball joint with excessive wear or free playAdvisory1.0%