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Volvo Classic vs Volvo S40: reliability comparison

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

Volvo Classic
70%
MOT pass rate · 2 vehicles
Volvo S40
70%
MOT pass rate · 104,637 vehicles
Verdict: On MOT pass rate the Volvo Classic (70%) 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 Classic Volvo S40
MOT pass rate 70% 70%
MOT failure rate 30% 30%
Faults & advisories per test 2.4 2.1 ✓
Dangerous-fault share 0% ✓ 1%
Average mileage 120,249 mi 123,409 mi
Sample size (vehicles) 2 104,637

Most common faults

Volvo Classic

  1. Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)
  2. Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
  3. Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
  4. Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
  5. Front tyres wearing low on outer edges
  6. N/s/r tyre worn low

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 Classic (70%) and Volvo S40 (70%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.

Full Volvo Classic 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.