Mercedes-Benz A-Class vs Volvo V40
MOT pass rate comparison based on real UK test data
Detailed Comparison
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Reliability Trend
💡 Both models have been improving, with the Mercedes-Benz A-Class 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 | Mercedes-Benz A-Class | Volvo V40 |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 95.7% | — |
| 2020 | 86.9% | — |
| 2019 | 88.0% | 85.9% |
| 2018 | 86.6% | 83.4% |
| 2017 | 84.0% | 82.7% |
| 2016 | 81.9% | 79.3% |
| 2015 | 78.1% | 75.4% |
| 2014 | 75.9% | 75.1% |
| 2013 | 74.0% | 76.1% |
| 2012 | 70.4% | 74.8% |
| 2011 | 69.3% | — |
| 2010 | 66.4% | — |
| 2009 | 63.8% | 58.3% |
| 2008 | 60.8% | 61.1% |
| 2007 | 59.8% | 52.8% |
| 2006 | 58.5% | 61.5% |
| 2005 | 58.3% | 50.9% |
| 2004 | 52.4% | 50.6% |
| 2003 | 54.2% | 49.3% |
| 2002 | 51.6% | 47.6% |
| 2001 | 54.7% | 48.4% |
| 2000 | 53.8% | 44.8% |
| 1999 | 53.8% | 43.1% |
| 1998 | 53.9% | 40.6% |
| 1997 | — | 38.3% |
| 1996 | — | 35.5% |
| 1971 | — | 32.4% |
Based on DVSA anonymised MOT test data (2005–2024). Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0.