Volvo P18 vs Volvo V40: reliability comparison
MOT pass rates, common faults and mileage compared from real UK MOT data.
Volvo P18
83%
MOT pass rate · 3 vehicles
Volvo V40
74%
MOT pass rate · 171,790 vehicles
Verdict: On MOT pass rate the Volvo P18 (83%) 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 P18 | Volvo V40 |
|---|---|---|
| MOT pass rate | 83% ✓ | 74% |
| MOT failure rate | 17% ✓ | 26% |
| Faults & advisories per test | 0.8 ✓ | 1.9 |
| Dangerous-fault share | 0% ✓ | 2% |
| Average mileage | 70,127 mi | 106,048 mi |
| Sample size (vehicles) | 3 | 171,790 |
Most common faults
Volvo P18
- clutch pedal rubber u/s and brake pedal rubber has been taped
- Offside Rear tyre has uneven wear
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)
- Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)
- Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
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 P18 (83%) and Volvo V40 (74%) 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.