Volvo V40 reliability
MOT pass rates & common faults · 144,423 real DVSA tests · 2024
Across 144,423 real DVSA MOT tests in 2024, 72% of Volvo V40 cars aged 8 to 12 years pass their MOT first time — in line with the 73% average for cars of that age. The faults that come up more than usual are in emissions & leaks.
MOT pass rate by age
Where the V40 tends to fail
Share of Volvo V40 cars aged 8 to 12 years 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 emissions & leaks. Holds up better than average on steering, visibility.
Common questions
Is the Volvo V40 reliable?
On 2024 MOT data the Volvo V40 is about average for its age: 72% of examples aged 8 to 12 years pass first time, against a 73% fleet average. Give emissions & leaks a close look on any one you view.
What is the MOT pass rate for a Volvo V40?
First-time MOT pass rates for the Volvo V40 in 2024: 4 to 7 years, 81%; 8 to 12 years, 72%; and 13 years and older, 50%. 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 V40 MOT?
For Volvo V40 cars aged 13 years and older, the areas that fail an MOT more often than the fleet average are brakes (10.7% of tests vs 7.4% fleet), steering (5.3% of tests vs 2.3% fleet), seat belts (3.4% of tests vs 1.3% fleet).