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Volvo S90 r-design + d5 awd auto vs Volvo V40: reliability comparison

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

Volvo S90 r-design + d5 awd auto
81%
MOT pass rate · 6 vehicles
Volvo V40
74%
MOT pass rate · 171,790 vehicles
Verdict: On MOT pass rate the Volvo S90 r-design + d5 awd auto (81%) 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 S90 r-design + d5 awd auto Volvo V40
MOT pass rate 81% ✓ 74%
MOT failure rate 19% ✓ 26%
Faults & advisories per test 1.2 ✓ 1.9
Dangerous-fault share 19% 2% ✓
Average mileage 62,703 mi 106,048 mi
Sample size (vehicles) 6 171,790

Most common faults

Volvo S90 r-design + d5 awd auto

  1. Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  2. Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  3. Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  4. Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  5. Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  6. Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (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 S90 r-design + d5 awd auto (81%) and Volvo V40 (74%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.

Full Volvo S90 r-design + d5 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.