Volvo Reliability
Volvo’s reputation for progressive engineering and commitment to car safety reflects well on the Swedish brand. But how reliable are Volvos? Generally speaking, the answer is reasonably reliable. Volvos usually perform acceptably well in reliability surveys, without particularly excelling.
But our own recent survey, which analysed 47,000 warranty policies over a two and half year period, actually indicated a dip below the usual middle of the road ranking. Volvo placed 25th out of 33 manufacturers with a reliability score of 3.9. On a more positive note, Volvo did pretty well in this year’s Driver Power survey, ranking 13th, which suggest owners are generally happy with their Volvos, even if reliability isn’t great.
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How reliable are Volvo’s top models?
XC60
Volvo’s compact SUV has been commended for its solid build quality and refinement but doesn’t fare particularly well in the Reliability Index, scoring 112.00, which is a bit below average. Problems have been noted with fuel leaks, software malfunctions and electronics, though What Car suggests that serious issues tend not to appear before 100,000 miles.
C30
The compact C30 is Volvo’s best performing model in the Reliability Index, ranking 73 in a field of 250 cars with a creditable score of 61.00, significantly better than average. This atypically small Volvo hatchback has never been a big seller but appears to be a solid second hand choice if you value reliability and build quality.
The benefits of a Volvo warranty from MotorEasy
Volvo’s are undoubtably well-built and smartly designed and represent a great choice if you value practicality and advanced safety-conscious design. But, as our recent survey confirmed, reliability could be better. If you’re a Volvo owner there’s a good chance you’ll need to fork out for repair work at some point, so it’s wise to equip yourself with a good warranty.
MotorEasy warranties are designed to take the stress out of car ownership. With the protection of a MotorEasy warranty or GAP insurance, you can stop worrying about repair costs and get on with enjoying your Volvo.
Repairs are effortless when you’re protected by a MotorEasy warranty. We’ll cover the costs and deal with the garage on your behalf. And unlike many warranty, service and maintenance plans we also cover your car for all consequential damage. This means you won’t be hit with the cost of any knock-on work a garage needs to carry out.
- Our engineers deal with the garage directly
- We arrange collection and delivery from your home or work
- Network of 10,000 garages nationwide
- All work is monitored by our team of top engineers
- We shop around to find the best rates
- A MotorEasy car warranty covers your car wherever you are in the EU for up to 60 days
Recent paid Volvo repairs
Unexpected repairs can be eye-wateringly expensive, which is why a comprehensive warranty often makes great financial sense. Take a look at the list below to see the cost of some common Volvo repairs:
- C30: Repairing a Volvo C30’s clutch plate can cost as much as £605, a significant cost that can be avoided by taking out a warranty with MotorEasy.
- S40: We recently charged £1,111 to replace the tubocharger in a Volvo S40, a fee that could have been avoided with a MotorEasy warranty.
- V40: The cost to repaing a Volvo V40’s clutch kit can run to £492 according to our records. A MotorEasy warranty will take care of unexpected repair costs like this.
- V50: Need to repair the dual mass flywheel in your V50? Our records show that the cost can be as much as £812. Invest in a comprehensive Volvo warranty from MotorEasy and you can save yourself the cost of unexpected repairs like this.
