Volvo S40 vs Volvo Wrightbus double deck: 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 Wrightbus double deck
90%
MOT pass rate · 1 vehicles
Verdict: On MOT pass rate the Volvo S40 (70%) and Volvo Wrightbus double deck (90%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.
Head to head
| Measure | Volvo S40 | Volvo Wrightbus double deck |
|---|---|---|
| MOT pass rate | 70% | 90% ✓ |
| MOT failure rate | 30% | 10% ✓ |
| Faults & advisories per test | 2.1 | 0.0 ✓ |
| Dangerous-fault share | 1% | — ✓ |
| Average mileage | 123,409 mi | 505,218 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 Wrightbus double deck
No fault breakdown available.
Reliability FAQ
On MOT pass rate the Volvo S40 (70%) and Volvo Wrightbus double deck (90%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.
Full Volvo S40 report Full Volvo Wrightbus double deck 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.