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Volvo Gle vs Volvo S40: reliability comparison

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

Volvo Gle
71%
MOT pass rate · 2 vehicles
Volvo S40
70%
MOT pass rate · 104,637 vehicles
Verdict: On MOT pass rate the Volvo Gle (71%) 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 Gle Volvo S40
MOT pass rate 71% ✓ 70%
MOT failure rate 29% ✓ 30%
Faults & advisories per test 1.2 ✓ 2.1
Dangerous-fault share 0% ✓ 1%
Average mileage 164,592 mi 123,409 mi
Sample size (vehicles) 2 104,637

Most common faults

Volvo Gle

  1. Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)
  2. Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
  3. Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
  4. o/s front fexy hoses loose
  5. Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)
  6. Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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 Gle (71%) and Volvo S40 (70%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.

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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.