Volvo V40 vs Volvo V40 es t2: reliability comparison
MOT pass rates, common faults and mileage compared from real UK MOT data.
Volvo V40
74%
MOT pass rate · 171,790 vehicles
Volvo V40 es t2
98%
MOT pass rate · 17 vehicles
Verdict: On MOT pass rate the Volvo V40 (74%) and Volvo V40 es t2 (98%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.
Head to head
| Measure | Volvo V40 | Volvo V40 es t2 |
|---|---|---|
| MOT pass rate | 74% | 98% ✓ |
| MOT failure rate | 26% | 2% ✓ |
| Faults & advisories per test | 1.9 | 0.0 ✓ |
| Dangerous-fault share | 2% | — ✓ |
| Average mileage | 106,048 mi | 71,717 mi |
| Sample size (vehicles) | 171,790 | 17 |
Most common faults
Volvo V40
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Volvo V40 es t2
No fault breakdown available.
Reliability FAQ
On MOT pass rate the Volvo V40 (74%) and Volvo V40 es t2 (98%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.
Full Volvo V40 report Full Volvo V40 es t2 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.