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Volvo C40 + recharge ev vs Volvo S40: reliability comparison

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

Volvo C40 + recharge ev
92%
MOT pass rate · 1,238 vehicles
More reliable
Volvo S40
70%
MOT pass rate · 104,637 vehicles
Verdict: On MOT pass rate, the Volvo C40 + recharge ev is the more reliable of the two — 92% pass first time versus 70%. It's one signal among several; check the full breakdown below.

Head to head

Measure Volvo C40 + recharge ev Volvo S40
MOT pass rate 92% ✓ 70%
MOT failure rate 8% ✓ 30%
Faults & advisories per test 0.6 ✓ 2.1
Dangerous-fault share 5% 1% ✓
Average mileage 30,395 mi 123,409 mi
Sample size (vehicles) 1,238 104,637

Most common faults

Volvo C40 + recharge ev

  1. Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  2. Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  3. Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
  4. Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
  5. Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  6. Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Volvo S40

  1. Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  2. Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  3. Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  4. Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  5. Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  6. Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Reliability FAQ

On MOT pass rate, the Volvo C40 + recharge ev is the more reliable of the two — 92% pass first time versus 70%. It's one signal among several; check the full breakdown below.

Full Volvo C40 + recharge ev 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.