Volvo V40 vs Volvo Xc40 plus recharge ev: 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 plus recharge ev
91%
MOT pass rate · 3,451 vehicles
More reliable
Verdict: On MOT pass rate, the Volvo Xc40 plus recharge ev is the more reliable of the two — 91% pass first time versus 74%. It's one signal among several; check the full breakdown below.
Head to head
| Measure | Volvo V40 | Volvo Xc40 plus recharge ev |
|---|---|---|
| MOT pass rate | 74% | 91% ✓ |
| MOT failure rate | 26% | 9% ✓ |
| Faults & advisories per test | 1.9 | 0.7 ✓ |
| Dangerous-fault share | 2% ✓ | 6% |
| Average mileage | 106,048 mi | 30,809 mi |
| Sample size (vehicles) | 171,790 | 3,451 |
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 plus recharge ev
- 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 Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- Offside 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 Xc40 plus recharge ev is the more reliable of the two — 91% 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.