What year Volvo V40 is most reliable?

Based on MOT first-test pass rates, the 2019 Volvo V40 has the highest pass rate at 88.4%, out of 8,113 vehicles tested.

What are the most common Volvo V40 MOT failures?

The most common Volvo V40 MOT failures vary by year. Check the individual year pages for detailed defect breakdowns — links in the table above.

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169,956 vehicles · MOT data 1996–2019 · first-test pass rates

Best pass rate year

2019

88.4% first-test pass rate · 8,113 vehicles

Lowest pass rate year

1996

63.4% first-test pass rate · 2,616 vehicles

Year	Pass rate	Avg mileage	Vehicles
2019	88.4%	31,345 mi	8,113
2018	86.8%	36,576 mi	12,927
2017	86.2%	43,626 mi	13,774
2016	83.8%	49,643 mi	15,801
2015	81.4%	56,804 mi	16,273
2014	80.9%	62,405 mi	17,346
2013	81.5%	70,362 mi	12,628
2012	80.4%	75,470 mi	2,670
2004	69.1%	92,494 mi	3,933
2003	69.4%	92,943 mi	7,040
2002	69.1%	98,549 mi	8,292
2001	69.0%	99,624 mi	9,075
2000	68.1%	99,827 mi	9,290
1999	67.2%	106,835 mi	10,679
1998	66.2%	111,241 mi	9,901
1997	64.5%	116,534 mi	9,598
1996	63.4%	119,830 mi	2,616

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