Volvo S40 vs Volvo Walter alexander: 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 Walter alexander
80%
MOT pass rate · 1 vehicles
Verdict: On MOT pass rate the Volvo S40 (70%) and Volvo Walter alexander (80%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.
Head to head
| Measure | Volvo S40 | Volvo Walter alexander |
|---|---|---|
| MOT pass rate | 70% | 80% ✓ |
| MOT failure rate | 30% | 20% ✓ |
| Faults & advisories per test | 2.1 | 1.6 ✓ |
| Dangerous-fault share | 1% ✓ | 19% |
| Average mileage | 123,409 mi | 452,441 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 Walter alexander
- Rear subframe corroded
- body and chassis corroded in various places
- Power steering component leaking leak at engine (2.1.5 (a))
- Rear Light Corrosion at Rear Sub Frame and Chassis
- Tail pipe slight leak
- Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced All Chassis and Cross members corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Reliability FAQ
On MOT pass rate the Volvo S40 (70%) and Volvo Walter alexander (80%) 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.