Volvo V40 vs Volvo Xc40 inscription t5 recharge a: 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 Xc40 inscription t5 recharge a
93%
MOT pass rate · 812 vehicles
More reliable
Verdict: On MOT pass rate, the Volvo Xc40 inscription t5 recharge a is the more reliable of the two — 93% pass first time versus 74%. It's one signal among several; check the full breakdown below.
Head to head
| Measure | Volvo V40 | Volvo Xc40 inscription t5 recharge a |
|---|---|---|
| MOT pass rate | 74% | 93% ✓ |
| MOT failure rate | 26% | 7% ✓ |
| Faults & advisories per test | 1.9 | 0.7 ✓ |
| Dangerous-fault share | 2% ✓ | 5% |
| Average mileage | 106,048 mi | 46,994 mi |
| Sample size (vehicles) | 171,790 | 812 |
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 Xc40 inscription t5 recharge a
- 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 Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Rear Nail in tyre
Reliability FAQ
On MOT pass rate, the Volvo Xc40 inscription t5 recharge a is the more reliable of the two — 93% pass first time versus 74%. It's one signal among several; check the full breakdown below.
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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.