Volvo S40 vs Volvo Xc60 momentum pro b5 mhev auto: 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 Xc60 momentum pro b5 mhev auto
93%
MOT pass rate · 48 vehicles
Verdict: On MOT pass rate the Volvo S40 (70%) and Volvo Xc60 momentum pro b5 mhev auto (93%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.
Head to head
| Measure | Volvo S40 | Volvo Xc60 momentum pro b5 mhev auto |
|---|---|---|
| MOT pass rate | 70% | 93% ✓ |
| MOT failure rate | 30% | 7% ✓ |
| Faults & advisories per test | 2.1 | 0.8 ✓ |
| Dangerous-fault share | 1% ✓ | 5% |
| Average mileage | 123,409 mi | 46,198 mi |
| Sample size (vehicles) | 104,637 | 48 |
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 Xc60 momentum pro b5 mhev auto
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Reliability FAQ
On MOT pass rate the Volvo S40 (70%) and Volvo Xc60 momentum pro b5 mhev auto (93%) 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.