BMW 1 Series vs Volvo V40
MOT pass rate comparison based on real UK test data
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Reliability Trend
💡 Both models have been improving, with the Volvo V40 gaining more ground.
Pass Rate Trend Comparison
MOT pass rate by year the vehicle was manufactured, based on DVSA test data (2005–2024)
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| Built | BMW 1 Series | Volvo V40 |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 100.0% | — |
| 2022 | 96.6% | — |
| 2021 | 91.9% | — |
| 2020 | 90.3% | — |
| 2019 | 88.2% | 85.9% |
| 2018 | 87.1% | 83.4% |
| 2017 | 87.1% | 82.7% |
| 2016 | 84.2% | 79.3% |
| 2015 | 82.5% | 75.4% |
| 2014 | 80.1% | 75.1% |
| 2013 | 78.4% | 76.1% |
| 2012 | 75.8% | 74.8% |
| 2011 | 77.1% | — |
| 2010 | 75.9% | — |
| 2009 | 75.6% | 58.3% |
| 2008 | 74.2% | 61.1% |
| 2007 | 72.8% | 52.8% |
| 2006 | 72.3% | 61.5% |
| 2005 | 70.3% | 50.9% |
| 2004 | 68.3% | 50.6% |
| 2003 | 53.9% | 49.3% |
| 2002 | 56.6% | 47.6% |
| 2001 | 52.5% | 48.4% |
| 2000 | 54.6% | 44.8% |
| 1999 | 49.9% | 43.1% |
| 1998 | 41.5% | 40.6% |
| 1997 | 27.5% | 38.3% |
| 1996 | 50.0% | 35.5% |
| 1995 | 44.7% | — |
| 1971 | — | 32.4% |
Based on DVSA anonymised MOT test data (2005–2024). Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0.