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Volvo S40 vs Volvo Xc60 rdesgn pro t8 rchrg 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 rdesgn pro t8 rchrg awd a
89%
MOT pass rate · 1,063 vehicles
More reliable
Verdict: On MOT pass rate, the Volvo Xc60 rdesgn pro t8 rchrg awd a is the more reliable of the two — 89% pass first time versus 70%. It's one signal among several; check the full breakdown below.

Head to head

Measure Volvo S40 Volvo Xc60 rdesgn pro t8 rchrg awd a
MOT pass rate 70% 89% ✓
MOT failure rate 30% 11% ✓
Faults & advisories per test 2.1 0.8 ✓
Dangerous-fault share 1% ✓ 9%
Average mileage 123,409 mi 42,813 mi
Sample size (vehicles) 104,637 1,063

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 rdesgn pro t8 rchrg awd a

  1. Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  2. Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  3. Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  4. Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  5. Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
  6. Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Reliability FAQ

On MOT pass rate, the Volvo Xc60 rdesgn pro t8 rchrg awd a is the more reliable of the two — 89% pass first time versus 70%. It's one signal among several; check the full breakdown below.

Full Volvo S40 report Full Volvo Xc60 rdesgn pro t8 rchrg 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.