Volvo C303 vs Volvo V40: reliability comparison
MOT pass rates, common faults and mileage compared from real UK MOT data.
Volvo C303
92%
MOT pass rate · 5 vehicles
Volvo V40
74%
MOT pass rate · 171,790 vehicles
Verdict: On MOT pass rate the Volvo C303 (92%) 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 C303 | Volvo V40 |
|---|---|---|
| MOT pass rate | 92% ✓ | 74% |
| MOT failure rate | 8% ✓ | 26% |
| Faults & advisories per test | 0.2 ✓ | 1.9 |
| Dangerous-fault share | 0% ✓ | 2% |
| Average mileage | 34,330 mi | 106,048 mi |
| Sample size (vehicles) | 5 | 171,790 |
Most common faults
Volvo C303
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
- all tyres are slightly perished
- ALL TYRES SLIGHTLY PERISHED
- Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
- Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
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 C303 (92%) and Volvo V40 (74%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.
Full Volvo C303 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.