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Volvo S60 + t8 recharge awd auto vs Volvo V40: reliability comparison

MOT pass rates, common faults and mileage compared from real UK MOT data.

Volvo S60 + t8 recharge awd auto
83%
MOT pass rate · 161 vehicles
Volvo V40
74%
MOT pass rate · 171,790 vehicles
Verdict: On MOT pass rate the Volvo S60 + t8 recharge awd auto (83%) and Volvo V40 (74%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.

Head to head

Measure Volvo S60 + t8 recharge awd auto Volvo V40
MOT pass rate 83% ✓ 74%
MOT failure rate 17% ✓ 26%
Faults & advisories per test 0.9 ✓ 1.9
Dangerous-fault share 15% 2% ✓
Average mileage 46,302 mi 106,048 mi
Sample size (vehicles) 161 171,790

Most common faults

Volvo S60 + t8 recharge awd auto

  1. Offside Front 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. Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  4. Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
  5. Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))
  6. Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Volvo V40

  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. Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  4. Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  5. Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  6. Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Reliability FAQ

On MOT pass rate the Volvo S60 + t8 recharge awd auto (83%) and Volvo V40 (74%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.

Full Volvo S60 + t8 recharge awd auto report Full Volvo V40 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.