Volvo S40 vs Volvo S80 limousine: reliability comparison
MOT pass rates, common faults and mileage compared from real UK MOT data.
Volvo S40
70%
MOT pass rate · 104,637 vehicles
Volvo S80 limousine
69%
MOT pass rate · 1 vehicles
Verdict: On MOT pass rate the Volvo S40 (70%) and Volvo S80 limousine (69%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.
Head to head
| Measure | Volvo S40 | Volvo S80 limousine |
|---|---|---|
| MOT pass rate | 70% ✓ | 69% |
| MOT failure rate | 30% ✓ | 31% |
| Faults & advisories per test | 2.1 | 1.5 ✓ |
| Dangerous-fault share | 1% ✓ | 10% |
| Average mileage | 123,409 mi | 55,589 mi |
| Sample size (vehicles) | 104,637 | 1 |
Most common faults
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)
Volvo S80 limousine
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing on inner shoulder and slightly out of shape (low pressure). (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
- Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)
Reliability FAQ
On MOT pass rate the Volvo S40 (70%) and Volvo S80 limousine (69%) 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.