Volvo V40
Reliability, running costs, and MOT data across 17 years from 177,228 real MOT tests.
Avg Pass Rate
76%
Total Tests
177,228
Best Year
1996 (95%)
Years Covered
17
How reliable is the Volvo V40?
Volvo V40 by Year
| Year | Pass Rate | Tests | Avg Mileage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 88% | 13,557 | 37,595 mi |
| 2018 | 85% | 21,560 | 46,813 mi |
| 2017 | 84% | 23,480 | 57,396 mi |
| 2016 | 82% | 27,152 | 67,465 mi |
| 2015 | 80% | 28,590 | 79,222 mi |
| 2014 | 80% | 30,222 | 89,093 mi |
| 2013 | 80% | 20,970 | 99,522 mi |
| 2012 | 76% | 4,370 | 105,566 mi |
| 2004 | 66% | 1,585 | 125,049 mi |
| 2003 | 66% | 1,843 | 125,362 mi |
| 2002 | 68% | 1,201 | 124,584 mi |
| 2001 | 70% | 959 | 121,513 mi |
| 2000 | 66% | 547 | 116,773 mi |
| 1999 | 67% | 544 | 104,983 mi |
| 1998 | 67% | 336 | 97,373 mi |
| 1997 | 70% | 274 | 97,758 mi |
| 1996 | 95% | 38 | 92,559 mi |
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About the Volvo V40
The Volvo V40 has been tested 177,228 times in 2024 MOT data across 17 model years (1996 to 2019), with an average pass rate of 76%. That's 6 points below the national average of 82%, so check the year-by-year data carefully before buying. Available as diesel and petrol and LP.
Best and Worst Years
The 1996 model is the most reliable with a 95% pass rate from 38 tests. The 2003 model has the lowest at 66%. With a 29 point spread, choosing the right year makes a big difference to reliability.
Reliability Trend
Newer VOLVO V40s show better MOT pass rates than older ones, with an average improvement of 14 percentage points.
Mileage Across Years
The oldest model in our data (1996) averages 92,559 miles, while the newest (2019) averages 37,595 miles.
Compared to the Volvo brand average of 87%, the V40 is 11 points lower, placing it among the less reliable Volvo models.
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