Volvo V40 vs Volvo Xc60 inscription b5 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 Xc60 inscription b5 awd auto
91%
MOT pass rate · 106 vehicles
More reliable
Verdict: On MOT pass rate, the Volvo Xc60 inscription b5 awd auto 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 Xc60 inscription b5 awd auto |
|---|---|---|
| MOT pass rate | 74% | 91% ✓ |
| MOT failure rate | 26% | 9% ✓ |
| Faults & advisories per test | 1.9 | 0.9 ✓ |
| Dangerous-fault share | 2% ✓ | 4% |
| Average mileage | 106,048 mi | 56,107 mi |
| Sample size (vehicles) | 171,790 | 106 |
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 Xc60 inscription b5 awd auto
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- 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))
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Reliability FAQ
On MOT pass rate, the Volvo Xc60 inscription b5 awd auto 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.