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Volvo V40 vs Volvo V90 r-design b6 mhev awd auto: 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 V90 r-design b6 mhev awd auto
91%
MOT pass rate · 29 vehicles
Verdict: On MOT pass rate the Volvo V40 (74%) and Volvo V90 r-design b6 mhev awd auto (91%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.

Head to head

Measure Volvo V40 Volvo V90 r-design b6 mhev awd auto
MOT pass rate 74% 91% ✓
MOT failure rate 26% 9% ✓
Faults & advisories per test 1.9 0.7 ✓
Dangerous-fault share 2% 2%
Average mileage 106,048 mi 43,627 mi
Sample size (vehicles) 171,790 29

Most common faults

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)

Volvo V90 r-design b6 mhev awd auto

  1. Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  2. Offside Front 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. Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  5. Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Inner pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  6. Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Reliability FAQ

On MOT pass rate the Volvo V40 (74%) and Volvo V90 r-design b6 mhev awd auto (91%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.

Full Volvo V40 report Full Volvo V90 r-design b6 mhev awd auto 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.