Volvo S40 reliability
MOT pass rates & common faults · 26,150 real DVSA tests · 2024
Across 26,150 real DVSA MOT tests in 2024, 57% of Volvo S40 cars aged 13 years and older pass their MOT first time — in line with the 61% average for cars of that age. The faults that come up more than usual are in steering.
MOT pass rate by age
Where the S40 tends to fail
Share of Volvo S40 cars aged 13 years and older with no fault in each area (higher is better). The tick is the fleet average for the same age.
Fails more often than average on steering.
Common questions
Is the Volvo S40 reliable?
On 2024 MOT data the Volvo S40 is about average for its age: 57% of examples aged 13 years and older pass first time, against a 61% fleet average. Give steering a close look on any one you view.
What is the MOT pass rate for a Volvo S40?
First-time MOT pass rates for the Volvo S40 in 2024: 8 to 12 years, 64%; and 13 years and older, 57%. Pass rates fall with age across the whole fleet, so compare each figure with cars of the same age, not with a new car.
What commonly fails on a Volvo S40 MOT?
For Volvo S40 cars aged 13 years and older, the areas that fail an MOT more often than the fleet average are steering (3.3% of tests vs 2.3% fleet).