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Volvo S40 MOT Results

Registered in 1999
54.5% pass rate
from 332 tests in 2021
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Failure rates by item

Here you can drill down into the failure rates for each item on the test. We've also compared the rates to the average results for 1999 cars and highlighted areas where the Volvo S40 is unusually good or bad.

  • 20% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (46% worse than other 1999 cars)
    • 5.4% fail on Headlamps
      • 4.5% fail on Headlamp
      • 0.60% fail on Headlamp levelling device
      • 0.30% fail on Dipswitch
    • 4.8% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 4.2% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 0.60% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
    • 4.8% fail on Registration plate lamp(s) (2 times worse than other 1999 cars)
    • 3.0% fail on Direction indicators
      • 3.0% fail on Flashing type
        • 1.8% fail on Individual direction indicators
        • 0.90% fail on Side repeaters
        • 0.30% fail on All direction indicators
    • 1.8% fail on Stop lamp
    • 1.2% fail on Hazard warning (6 times worse than other 1999 cars)
      • 1.2% fail on Switch (6 times worse than other 1999 cars)
    • 1.2% fail on Front and rear fog lamps
      • 1.2% fail on Rear fog lamp
        • 1.2% fail on Rear fog lamp
    • 0.60% fail on Position lamps
      • 0.30% fail on Position lamp
      • 0.30% fail on Switch
    • 0.60% fail on Electrical equipment
      • 0.60% fail on Battery(ies)
  • 15% fail on Suspension
    • 5.1% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas
    • 4.8% fail on Springs (100% worse than other 1999 cars)
      • 4.8% fail on Coil springs (120% worse than other 1999 cars)
        • 4.8% fail on Coil spring (120% worse than other 1999 cars)
    • 4.8% fail on Anti-roll bars
      • 1.5% fail on Linkage ball joints
      • 0.90% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.90% fail on Linkage
      • 0.60% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.30% fail on Anti-roll bar
      • 0.30% fail on Linkage pins and bushes
      • 0.30% fail on Ball joint
    • 2.1% fail on Suspension arms
      • 1.5% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.60% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.30% fail on Suspension arm
    • 0.30% fail on Macpherson strut
      • 0.30% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
    • 0.30% fail on Sub-frames
      • 0.30% fail on Sub-frame mounting prescribed areas
    • 0.30% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.30% fail on Ball joint
  • 14% fail on Brakes
    • 8.1% fail on Brake performance
      • 5.1% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp)
        • 5.1% fail on Rbt (sp)
      • 3.0% fail on Service brake performance
        • 3.0% fail on Rbt
          • 2.7% fail on Service brake performance
          • 0.30% fail on Service brake imbalance
      • 1.8% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
        • 1.8% fail on Rbt (sp)
          • 1.2% fail on Service brake performance
          • 0.90% fail on Service brake imbalance
      • 1.8% fail on Parking brake performance
        • 1.8% fail on Rbt
          • 1.8% fail on Parking brake performance
      • 0.60% fail on Brake performance not tested
    • 3.9% fail on Rigid brake pipes
    • 2.4% fail on Mechanical brake components
      • 2.4% fail on Brake linings and pads
        • 2.4% fail on Brake pads
      • 0.60% fail on Brake discs and drums
        • 0.60% fail on Brake discs
    • 1.2% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC
      • 1.2% fail on Anti-lock braking system
    • 0.60% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever
      • 0.30% fail on Pedal
      • 0.30% fail on Hand lever
    • 0.30% fail on Air and vacuum systems
      • 0.30% fail on Servos
    • 0.30% fail on Hydraulic systems
      • 0.30% fail on Brake fluid
    • 0.30% fail on Flexible brake hoses
  • 12% fail on Visibility (68% worse than other 1999 cars)
    • 7.5% fail on Wipers (84% worse than other 1999 cars)
    • 4.2% fail on Washers
    • 0.90% fail on Bonnet (4 times worse than other 1999 cars)
    • 0.60% fail on View to rear
      • 0.60% fail on Mirrors
  • 9.3% fail on Body, chassis, structure
    • 3.9% fail on Exhaust system
    • 2.4% fail on Transmission
      • 2.4% fail on Drive shafts
        • 2.4% fail on Joints
    • 1.5% fail on Doors
      • 0.90% fail on Other passenger's door
        • 0.90% fail on Door condition
      • 0.60% fail on Front passenger's door
        • 0.60% fail on Door condition
    • 1.2% fail on Integral vehicle structure
      • 1.2% fail on Integral vehicle structure condition
    • 0.90% fail on Chassis
      • 0.90% fail on Chassis condition
    • 0.30% fail on Fuel system
      • 0.30% fail on Pipe
    • 0.30% fail on Body
      • 0.30% fail on Other body component
    • 0.30% fail on Cabs
      • 0.30% fail on Prescribed areas
  • 6.9% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks
    • 6.9% fail on Exhaust emissions
      • 6.9% fail on Spark ignition
        • 6.0% fail on Catalyst emissions
        • 0.60% fail on Emissions not tested
        • 0.30% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
    • 0.30% fail on Fluid leaks
      • 0.30% fail on Hydraulic fluid leaks
  • 5.4% fail on Tyres
    • 3.6% fail on Condition
    • 2.4% fail on Tread depth
  • 4.5% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems
    • 3.0% fail on Seat belts
      • 1.8% fail on Condition (2 times worse than other 1999 cars)
      • 1.2% fail on Prescribed areas
    • 1.5% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp
  • 3.3% fail on Steering
    • 2.4% fail on Steering linkage components
      • 2.4% fail on Track rod end
    • 1.2% fail on Steering gear
      • 1.2% fail on Steering rack
  • 0.90% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 0.90% fail on Registration plates
  • 0.60% fail on Road Wheels
    • 0.30% fail on Condition
    • 0.30% fail on Attachment

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