Volvo S40 s d (e4) vs Volvo V70: reliability comparison
MOT pass rates, common faults and mileage compared from real UK MOT data.
Volvo S40 s d (e4)
76%
MOT pass rate · 146 vehicles
More reliable
Volvo V70
71%
MOT pass rate · 117,477 vehicles
Verdict: On MOT pass rate, the Volvo S40 s d (e4) is the more reliable of the two — 76% pass first time versus 71%. It's one signal among several; check the full breakdown below.
Head to head
| Measure | Volvo S40 s d (e4) | Volvo V70 |
|---|---|---|
| MOT pass rate | 76% ✓ | 71% |
| MOT failure rate | 24% ✓ | 29% |
| Faults & advisories per test | 0.0 ✓ | 2.2 |
| Dangerous-fault share | — ✓ | 1% |
| Average mileage | 156,126 mi | 159,644 mi |
| Sample size (vehicles) | 146 | 117,477 |
Most common faults
Volvo S40 s d (e4)
No fault breakdown available.
Volvo V70
- 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)
- Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Reliability FAQ
On MOT pass rate, the Volvo S40 s d (e4) is the more reliable of the two — 76% pass first time versus 71%. It's one signal among several; check the full breakdown below.
Full Volvo S40 s d (e4) report Full Volvo V70 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.