Volvo Hearse by nilsson vs Volvo S40: reliability comparison
MOT pass rates, common faults and mileage compared from real UK MOT data.
Volvo Hearse by nilsson
68%
MOT pass rate · 2 vehicles
Volvo S40
70%
MOT pass rate · 104,637 vehicles
Verdict: On MOT pass rate the Volvo Hearse by nilsson (68%) 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 Hearse by nilsson | Volvo S40 |
|---|---|---|
| MOT pass rate | 68% | 70% ✓ |
| MOT failure rate | 32% | 30% ✓ |
| Faults & advisories per test | 1.1 ✓ | 2.1 |
| Dangerous-fault share | 7% | 1% ✓ |
| Average mileage | 88,917 mi | 123,409 mi |
| Sample size (vehicles) | 2 | 104,637 |
Most common faults
Volvo Hearse by nilsson
- Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
- Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
- Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
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 Hearse by nilsson (68%) 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.