BMW 518 Automatic vs Volvo V70
Figures per shared age band: numerator, denominator and country index for both models, from the same source.
| Age | BMW 518 Automatic | Volvo V70 | Difference (percentage points) | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Inspections with a defect | Country index | Inspections with a defect | Country index | ||
| 6-8 years | 3987 of 20034 (19.9%) | 69 | 1587 of 5878 (27%) | 94 | -7.1 |
| 9-11 years | 4767 of 18411 (25.9%) | 77 | 6224 of 17561 (35.4%) | 105 | -9.55 |
| 12-14 years | 7075 of 22992 (30.8%) | 72 | 10949 of 24456 (44.8%) | 105 | -14 |
| 15-19 years | 8177 of 21685 (37.7%) | 76 | 21550 of 41542 (51.9%) | 105 | -14.17 |
100 = country average for that age band in this country.
Recalls and complaints
BMW 518 Automatic
Official item from EU Safety Gate
Official item from EU Safety Gate
Volvo V70
No recalls or complaints reported for this model.
What this does not show
- The country index is the average of all cars of this model in this country. It is not a chance of defects for one car.
- A complaint share is a share of the reported complaints. It is not a chance of defects for this model.
- Each band already takes age into account. Differences between generations or trims are not included.
- These figures apply to Netherlands. You cannot simply compare them with figures from another country.
Frequently asked questions
What are the inspection figures for BMW 518 Automatic and Volvo V70, per age band?
BMW 518 Automatic vs Volvo V70: 6-8 years: 69 versus 94. 9-11 years: 77 versus 105. 12-14 years: 72 versus 105. 15-19 years: 76 versus 105. 100 = country average for that age band in this country.
Are any recalls known for BMW 518 Automatic or Volvo V70?
BMW 518 Automatic: 2. Volvo V70: 0.
Where do these figures come from?
Dutch inspection data (data through 08/09/2026) Both models use the same source and the same reference date.
Methodology
Each row compares inspections from the same age band, in the same country.
The country index puts the model's defect rate on a scale. On that scale, 100 is the country average for that band.
We only compare two models if they share at least two age bands.
What counts as a failed inspection differs per country. So never compare these figures with figures from another country.