Volvo 940 s vs Volvo V40: reliability comparison
MOT pass rates, common faults and mileage compared from real UK MOT data.
Volvo 940 s
75%
MOT pass rate · 824 vehicles
Volvo V40
74%
MOT pass rate · 171,790 vehicles
Verdict: On MOT pass rate the Volvo 940 s (75%) 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 940 s | Volvo V40 |
|---|---|---|
| MOT pass rate | 75% ✓ | 74% |
| MOT failure rate | 25% ✓ | 26% |
| Faults & advisories per test | 0.0 ✓ | 1.9 |
| Dangerous-fault share | — ✓ | 2% |
| Average mileage | 250,553 mi | 106,048 mi |
| Sample size (vehicles) | 824 | 171,790 |
Most common faults
Volvo 940 s
No fault breakdown available.
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 940 s (75%) and Volvo V40 (74%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.
Full Volvo 940 s 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.