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Ford Fiesta vs Volvo XC40

Figures per shared age band: numerator, denominator and country index for both models, from the same source.

AgeFord FiestaVolvo XC40Difference (percentage points)
Inspections with a defectCountry indexInspections with a defectCountry index
3-5 years4003 of 31612 (12.7%)993154 of 30515 (10.3%)81+2.32
6-8 years49988 of 255931 (19.5%)1022757 of 21717 (12.7%)66+6.83

100 = country average for that age band in this country.

Recalls and complaints

Ford Fiesta

No recalls or complaints reported for this model.

Volvo XC40

No recalls or complaints reported for this model.

What this does not show

  • The country index is the average of all cars of this model in this country. It is not a chance of defects for one car.
  • A complaint share is a share of the reported complaints. It is not a chance of defects for this model.
  • Each band already takes age into account. Differences between generations or trims are not included.
  • These figures apply to United Kingdom. You cannot simply compare them with figures from another country.

Frequently asked questions

  • What are the inspection figures for Ford Fiesta and Volvo XC40, per age band?

    Ford Fiesta vs Volvo XC40: 3-5 years: 99 versus 81. 6-8 years: 102 versus 66. 100 = country average for that age band in this country.

  • Where do these figures come from?

    DVSA MOT statistics (data through 08/09/2026) Both models use the same source and the same reference date.

Methodology

Each row compares inspections from the same age band, in the same country.

The country index puts the model's defect rate on a scale. On that scale, 100 is the country average for that band.

We only compare two models if they share at least two age bands.

What counts as a failed inspection differs per country. So never compare these figures with figures from another country.

Citation

Ford Fiesta vs Volvo XC40, United Kingdom, data through 8 September 2026. https://uk.plateop.com/modellen/vergelijk/ford-fiesta-vs-volvo-xc40

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