BMW X3 vs Volvo XC60

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

The BMW X3 is the more reliable of the two. It fails its first MOT at age 7 15.2% of the time, against 16.9% for the Volvo XC60.

BMW X3

15.2%

fail at age 7

Rank 60 of 239 · 65k miles at 7 · 93,089 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.

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)Advisory4.7%

A suspension pin, bush or joint excessively wornAdvisory3.8%

A spring or spring component fractured or seriously weakenedAdvisory2.7%

A spring or spring component fractured or seriously weakenedFail2.6%

A shock absorber damaged to the extent that it does not function or showing signs of severe leakageAdvisory2.5%

Fluid leaking excessively and likely to harm the environment or to pose a safety risk to other road usersAdvisory1.7%

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%