Volvo V40 vs Volvo V50 s 16v: 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 V50 s 16v
78%
MOT pass rate · 54 vehicles
More reliable
Verdict: On MOT pass rate, the Volvo V50 s 16v is the more reliable of the two — 78% pass first time versus 74%. It's one signal among several; check the full breakdown below.
Head to head
| Measure | Volvo V40 | Volvo V50 s 16v |
|---|---|---|
| MOT pass rate | 74% | 78% ✓ |
| MOT failure rate | 26% | 22% ✓ |
| Faults & advisories per test | 1.9 | 0.0 ✓ |
| Dangerous-fault share | 2% | — ✓ |
| Average mileage | 106,048 mi | 127,436 mi |
| Sample size (vehicles) | 171,790 | 54 |
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 V50 s 16v
No fault breakdown available.
Reliability FAQ
On MOT pass rate, the Volvo V50 s 16v is the more reliable of the two — 78% pass first time versus 74%. It's one signal among several; check the full breakdown below.
Full Volvo V40 report Full Volvo V50 s 16v 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.