Volvo V40 vs Volvo Xc40 t3: 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 t3
90%
MOT pass rate · 5 vehicles
Verdict: On MOT pass rate the Volvo V40 (74%) and Volvo Xc40 t3 (90%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.
Head to head
| Measure | Volvo V40 | Volvo Xc40 t3 |
|---|---|---|
| MOT pass rate | 74% | 90% ✓ |
| MOT failure rate | 26% | 10% ✓ |
| Faults & advisories per test | 1.9 | 1.0 ✓ |
| Dangerous-fault share | 2% ✓ | 14% |
| Average mileage | 106,048 mi | 43,693 mi |
| Sample size (vehicles) | 171,790 | 5 |
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 t3
- 235/55R18
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge JUST ABOVE THE TREAD WEAR BARS - 2.11 mm (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Rear OUTER SHOULDER STARTED TO WEAR
- Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1.20 mm (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Reliability FAQ
On MOT pass rate the Volvo V40 (74%) and Volvo Xc40 t3 (90%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.
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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.