Volvo 1800 e vs Volvo V40: reliability comparison
MOT pass rates, common faults and mileage compared from real UK MOT data.
Volvo 1800 e
78%
MOT pass rate · 194 vehicles
More reliable
Volvo V40
74%
MOT pass rate · 171,790 vehicles
Verdict: On MOT pass rate, the Volvo 1800 e is the more reliable of the two — 78% pass first time versus 74%. It's one signal among several; check the full breakdown below.
Head to head
| Measure | Volvo 1800 e | Volvo V40 |
|---|---|---|
| MOT pass rate | 78% ✓ | 74% |
| MOT failure rate | 22% ✓ | 26% |
| Faults & advisories per test | 1.5 ✓ | 1.9 |
| Dangerous-fault share | 0% ✓ | 2% |
| Average mileage | 84,475 mi | 106,048 mi |
| Sample size (vehicles) | 194 | 171,790 |
Most common faults
Volvo 1800 e
- Oil leak
- Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
- Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
- Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Volvo V40
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Reliability FAQ
On MOT pass rate, the Volvo 1800 e is the more reliable of the two — 78% pass first time versus 74%. It's one signal among several; check the full breakdown below.
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Pass rates are computed over completed (pass/fail) MOT tests. Reliability also depends on age, mileage and upkeep — see each model's page for the full picture.