Volvo S40 se d (e4) vs Volvo V40: reliability comparison
MOT pass rates, common faults and mileage compared from real UK MOT data.
Volvo S40 se d (e4)
76%
MOT pass rate · 258 vehicles
More reliable
Volvo V40
74%
MOT pass rate · 171,790 vehicles
Verdict: On MOT pass rate, the Volvo S40 se d (e4) is the more reliable of the two — 76% pass first time versus 74%. It's one signal among several; check the full breakdown below.
Head to head
| Measure | Volvo S40 se d (e4) | Volvo V40 |
|---|---|---|
| MOT pass rate | 76% ✓ | 74% |
| MOT failure rate | 24% ✓ | 26% |
| Faults & advisories per test | 0.0 ✓ | 1.9 |
| Dangerous-fault share | — ✓ | 2% |
| Average mileage | 166,835 mi | 106,048 mi |
| Sample size (vehicles) | 258 | 171,790 |
Most common faults
Volvo S40 se d (e4)
No fault breakdown available.
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 S40 se d (e4) is the more reliable of the two — 76% pass first time versus 74%. It's one signal among several; check the full breakdown below.
Full Volvo S40 se d (e4) report Full Volvo V40 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.