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Volvo S40 vs Volvo Xc60 p-str engrd t8rchrg awd a: 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 p-str engrd t8rchrg awd a
92%
MOT pass rate · 172 vehicles
More reliable
Verdict: On MOT pass rate, the Volvo Xc60 p-str engrd t8rchrg awd a is the more reliable of the two — 92% pass first time versus 70%. It's one signal among several; check the full breakdown below.

Head to head

Measure Volvo S40 Volvo Xc60 p-str engrd t8rchrg awd a
MOT pass rate 70% 92% ✓
MOT failure rate 30% 8% ✓
Faults & advisories per test 2.1 0.7 ✓
Dangerous-fault share 1% ✓ 6%
Average mileage 123,409 mi 43,383 mi
Sample size (vehicles) 104,637 172

Most common faults

Volvo S40

  1. Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  2. Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  3. Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  4. Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  5. Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  6. Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Volvo Xc60 p-str engrd t8rchrg awd a

  1. Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  2. Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  3. Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  4. Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  5. Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
  6. Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Reliability FAQ

On MOT pass rate, the Volvo Xc60 p-str engrd t8rchrg awd a is the more reliable of the two — 92% pass first time versus 70%. It's one signal among several; check the full breakdown below.

Full Volvo S40 report Full Volvo Xc60 p-str engrd t8rchrg awd a 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.