Volvo Unknown vs Volvo Xc40 r-design d3 auto: reliability comparison
MOT pass rates, common faults and mileage compared from real UK MOT data.
Volvo Unknown
86%
MOT pass rate · 319,034 vehicles
Volvo Xc40 r-design d3 auto
97%
MOT pass rate · 40 vehicles
Verdict: On MOT pass rate the Volvo Unknown (86%) and Volvo Xc40 r-design d3 auto (97%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.
Head to head
| Measure | Volvo Unknown | Volvo Xc40 r-design d3 auto |
|---|---|---|
| MOT pass rate | 86% | 97% ✓ |
| MOT failure rate | 14% | 3% ✓ |
| Faults & advisories per test | 0.7 | 0.0 ✓ |
| Dangerous-fault share | 4% | — ✓ |
| Average mileage | 431,427 mi | 65,784 mi |
| Sample size (vehicles) | 319,034 | 40 |
Most common faults
Volvo Unknown
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Volvo Xc40 r-design d3 auto
No fault breakdown available.
Reliability FAQ
On MOT pass rate the Volvo Unknown (86%) and Volvo Xc40 r-design d3 auto (97%) 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.