Volvo B10m motorhome vs Volvo S40: reliability comparison
MOT pass rates, common faults and mileage compared from real UK MOT data.
Volvo B10m motorhome
50%
MOT pass rate · 1 vehicles
Volvo S40
70%
MOT pass rate · 104,637 vehicles
Verdict: On MOT pass rate the Volvo B10m motorhome (50%) and Volvo S40 (70%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.
Head to head
| Measure | Volvo B10m motorhome | Volvo S40 |
|---|---|---|
| MOT pass rate | 50% | 70% ✓ |
| MOT failure rate | 50% | 30% ✓ |
| Faults & advisories per test | 3.5 | 2.1 ✓ |
| Dangerous-fault share | 0% ✓ | 1% |
| Average mileage | 580,109 mi | 123,409 mi |
| Sample size (vehicles) | 1 | 104,637 |
Most common faults
Volvo B10m motorhome
- Nearside Lower Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)
- front drive fan mount rubbers deteriorating
- fuel tank cross over pipes slightly deteriorated
- nearside front air bag mount corroded
- various engine oil leaks
- Nearside Air brake cylinder/actuator insecurely mounted (3.6.A.2a)
Volvo S40
- 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)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Reliability FAQ
On MOT pass rate the Volvo B10m motorhome (50%) and Volvo S40 (70%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.
Full Volvo B10m motorhome report Full Volvo S40 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.