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Volvo 244 vs Volvo V40: reliability comparison

MOT pass rates, common faults and mileage compared from real UK MOT data.

Volvo 244
82%
MOT pass rate · 926 vehicles
Volvo V40
74%
MOT pass rate · 171,790 vehicles
Verdict: On MOT pass rate the Volvo 244 (82%) and Volvo V40 (74%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.

Head to head

Measure Volvo 244 Volvo V40
MOT pass rate 82% ✓ 74%
MOT failure rate 18% ✓ 26%
Faults & advisories per test 1.6 ✓ 1.9
Dangerous-fault share 6% 2% ✓
Average mileage 63,507 mi 106,048 mi
Sample size (vehicles) 926 171,790

Most common faults

Volvo 244

  1. General rust to body
  2. Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  3. Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  4. Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))
  5. Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))
  6. Windscreen washer not working Both (3.5 (a))

Volvo V40

  1. Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  2. Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  3. Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  4. Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  5. Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  6. Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Reliability FAQ

On MOT pass rate the Volvo 244 (82%) and Volvo V40 (74%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.

Full Volvo 244 report Full Volvo V40 report Most reliable cars

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.