Which is more reliable, Land Rover or Volvo?
Nearly a tie: Land Rover averages 68/100 vs Volvo at 66/100 across 85 real pre-purchase inspections (27 Land Rover / 58 Volvo). 67% of Land Rover vehicles and 67% of Volvos scored 60/100 or higher.
Nearly a tie: Land Rover averages 68/100 vs Volvo at 66/100 across 85 real pre-purchase inspections (27 Land Rover / 58 Volvo). 67% of Land Rover vehicles and 67% of Volvos scored 60/100 or higher. The average car we check scores 61/100.
Head to head
| Land Rover | Volvo | |
|---|---|---|
| Cars inspected | 27 | 58 |
| Average condition | 68/100 | 66/100 |
| In good shape (60+/100) | 67% | 67% |
| Repainted or replaced panel | 48% | 62% |
| Structural repair found | 4% | 3% |
| Fault codes recently cleared | 41% | 22% |
Green = the better number of the pair. Condition reflects the mix of cars that came to us — age, price, model — so treat small gaps as a tie.
How they score
Excellent 37%
Good 30%
Mediocre 22%
Poor 11%
Excellent 33%
Good 34%
Mediocre 17%
Poor 16%
How long do they stay good?
Good cars by mileage
▬ Land Rover▬ Volvo▬ all cars
Share in good shape (scoring 60+/100) by mileage and by age when we inspected them (each dot ≥5 cars; a band under 20 cars follows the nearby bands, so a run above the all-cars line stays above it, and a band of 20 or more uses the rate we measured; where a band has too few cars, the line follows the trend between the bands on either side; rolled-back odometers excluded from the mileage curve). Dashed grey = all cars we check. Not enough Land Rover data at this granularity yet.
Most common faults
Tires condition & wear · Brakes and tires
41%
Fuel trim out of range · Engine
41%
Oil leaks · Engine
37%
Active error codes · Electronic equipment
30%
Electronic components issues · Engine
22%
Oil leaks · Engine
52%
Tires condition & wear · Brakes and tires
34%
Active error codes · Electronic equipment
29%
Fuel trim out of range · Engine
29%
Lights not working · Equipment
21%
FAQ
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What are the most common problems with used Land Rover vehicles and Volvos?
On Land Rover vehicles we flag tires condition & wear (41%), fuel trim out of range (41%), oil leaks (37%). On Volvos: oil leaks (52%), tires condition & wear (34%), active error codes (29%).
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How many Land Rover and Volvo vehicles have you inspected?
27 Land Rover vehicles and 58 Volvos — 85 real pre-purchase inspections. Updated Oct 28, 2026.
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Should I still get a pre-purchase inspection?
Yes. Badge averages don't sort the good car from the tired one. We still find repainted panels on 48% of Land Rover vehicles and 62% of Volvos, and recently cleared fault codes on 41% / 22%.
Buying a used Land Rover or Volvo? Get a pre-purchase inspection before you pay.
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Based on 85 inspections · updated Oct 28, 2026
