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Volvo S40 MOT Results

Registered in 2003
50.8% pass rate
from 1,283 tests in 2021
Pass rate by mileage
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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 2003 cars and highlighted areas where the Volvo S40 is unusually good or bad.

  • 19% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment
    • 5.8% fail on Headlamps
      • 5.6% fail on Headlamp
      • 0.16% fail on Headlamp levelling device
      • 0.078% fail on Dipswitch
    • 4.9% fail on Registration plate lamp(s) (100% worse than other 2003 cars)
    • 4.7% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 4.1% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 0.62% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
    • 4.4% fail on Direction indicators (85% worse than other 2003 cars)
      • 4.4% fail on Flashing type (86% worse than other 2003 cars)
        • 2.7% fail on Individual direction indicators (78% worse than other 2003 cars)
        • 1.4% fail on Side repeaters
        • 0.47% fail on All direction indicators (3 times worse than other 2003 cars)
    • 2.8% fail on Stop lamp (39% better than other 2003 cars)
    • 0.78% fail on Front and rear fog lamps
      • 0.70% fail on Rear fog lamp
        • 0.70% fail on Rear fog lamp
      • 0.078% fail on Front fog lamps
        • 0.078% fail on Front fog lamps
    • 0.62% fail on Position lamps (170% worse than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.62% fail on Position lamp (190% worse than other 2003 cars)
    • 0.62% fail on Electrical equipment
      • 0.47% fail on Battery(ies)
      • 0.16% fail on Electrical wiring
    • 0.23% fail on Hazard warning
      • 0.23% fail on Switch
  • 18% fail on Suspension
    • 8.0% fail on Anti-roll bars (64% worse than other 2003 cars)
      • 2.3% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover (74% worse than other 2003 cars)
      • 2.1% fail on Linkage ball joints
      • 1.6% fail on Ball joint dust cover (160% worse than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.86% fail on Linkage (130% worse than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.39% fail on Linkage pins and bushes
      • 0.39% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.31% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.16% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
      • 0.078% fail on Anti-roll bar
    • 7.2% fail on Springs (84% worse than other 2003 cars)
      • 7.2% fail on Coil springs (85% worse than other 2003 cars)
        • 7.2% fail on Coil spring (86% worse than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.078% fail on Spring mounting prescribed areas
    • 4.1% fail on Suspension arms (30% better than other 2003 cars)
      • 2.3% fail on Ball joint dust cover (110% worse than other 2003 cars)
      • 1.5% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.31% fail on Pins and bushes (86% better than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.23% fail on Suspension arm
      • 0.078% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
    • 1.2% fail on Shock absorbers
    • 1.2% fail on Macpherson strut (3 times worse than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.86% fail on Pins and bushes (6 times worse than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.39% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting (3 times worse than other 2003 cars)
    • 0.78% fail on Wheel bearings
    • 0.62% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas (76% better than other 2003 cars)
    • 0.47% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.31% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.078% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
      • 0.078% fail on Ball joint
  • 17% fail on Brakes (24% worse than other 2003 cars)
    • 10% fail on Brake performance (31% worse than other 2003 cars)
      • 6.5% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp) (67% worse than other 2003 cars)
        • 6.5% fail on Rbt (sp) (77% worse than other 2003 cars)
        • 0.078% fail on Plate brake tester (sp)
      • 3.1% fail on Service brake performance
        • 3.1% fail on Rbt
          • 2.5% fail on Service brake performance
          • 0.78% fail on Service brake imbalance
      • 3.0% fail on Parking brake performance (98% worse than other 2003 cars)
        • 3.0% fail on Rbt (100% worse than other 2003 cars)
          • 2.8% fail on Parking brake performance (120% worse than other 2003 cars)
          • 0.078% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
          • 0.078% fail on Parking brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
        • 0.078% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.078% fail on Parking brake performance
      • 1.3% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
        • 1.3% fail on Rbt (sp)
          • 1.2% fail on Service brake imbalance
          • 0.23% fail on Service brake performance
      • 0.62% fail on Brake performance not tested
    • 5.1% fail on Rigid brake pipes
    • 4.8% fail on Mechanical brake components (73% worse than other 2003 cars)
      • 3.0% fail on Brake linings and pads (71% worse than other 2003 cars)
        • 3.0% fail on Brake pads (73% worse than other 2003 cars)
      • 1.9% fail on Brake discs and drums
        • 1.9% fail on Brake discs (72% worse than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.47% fail on Brake cables, rods, levers and linkages
        • 0.23% fail on Lever (3 times worse than other 2003 cars)
        • 0.16% fail on Cable
        • 0.078% fail on Linkage
    • 0.94% fail on Flexible brake hoses (150% worse than other 2003 cars)
    • 0.47% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever
      • 0.31% fail on Pedal
      • 0.16% fail on Hand lever
    • 0.47% fail on Hydraulic systems
      • 0.47% fail on Brake fluid (2 times worse than other 2003 cars)
    • 0.31% fail on Parking brake control
      • 0.31% fail on Lever
    • 0.23% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
      • 0.16% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers
      • 0.078% fail on Hydraulic brake cylinder
    • 0.23% fail on Other components and prescribed areas
      • 0.23% fail on Prescribed areas (4 times worse than other 2003 cars)
        • 0.16% fail on Other braking system component (6 times worse than other 2003 cars)
        • 0.078% fail on Actuating linkage mounting
    • 0.16% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC (89% better than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.16% fail on Anti-lock braking system (87% better than other 2003 cars)
  • 8.2% fail on Body, chassis, structure
    • 4.1% fail on Transmission
      • 4.0% fail on Drive shafts
        • 4.0% fail on Joints
      • 0.16% fail on Prop shafts
        • 0.16% fail on Joints
    • 2.5% fail on Exhaust system
    • 1.1% fail on Fuel system
      • 0.70% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device
      • 0.23% fail on Pipe
      • 0.078% fail on Tank
      • 0.078% fail on Hose
    • 0.39% fail on Doors
      • 0.16% fail on Driver's door
        • 0.16% fail on Door condition
      • 0.16% fail on Front passenger's door
        • 0.16% fail on Door condition
      • 0.078% fail on Other passenger's door
        • 0.078% fail on Door condition
    • 0.23% fail on Integral vehicle structure (74% better than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.23% fail on Integral vehicle structure condition (73% better than other 2003 cars)
    • 0.23% fail on Chassis
      • 0.23% fail on Chassis condition
    • 0.23% fail on Seats
      • 0.23% fail on Passenger's seat
    • 0.16% fail on Engine mounting
      • 0.16% fail on Engine mounting condition
    • 0.16% fail on Body
      • 0.16% fail on Other body component
  • 7.7% fail on Steering (73% worse than other 2003 cars)
    • 4.3% fail on Steering linkage components
      • 4.3% fail on Track rod end (45% worse than other 2003 cars)
    • 3.9% fail on Steering gear (3 times worse than other 2003 cars)
      • 3.8% fail on Steering rack (3 times worse than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.078% fail on Operation
    • 0.078% fail on Power steering
      • 0.078% fail on Operation
  • 7.6% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks
    • 7.6% fail on Exhaust emissions
      • 6.7% fail on Spark ignition
        • 3.2% fail on Catalyst emissions
        • 2.8% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
        • 1.6% fail on Emissions not tested
        • 0.078% fail on Non catalyst emissions
      • 1.2% fail on Compression ignition
        • 0.55% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Turbo
        • 0.31% fail on Emissions not tested
        • 0.23% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
        • 0.16% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Non turbo
    • 0.23% fail on Fluid leaks
      • 0.23% fail on Engine oil leaks
  • 7.2% fail on Visibility
    • 4.9% fail on Wipers
    • 1.9% fail on Washers (49% better than other 2003 cars)
    • 0.23% fail on Bonnet
    • 0.23% fail on View to rear
      • 0.23% fail on Mirrors
    • 0.16% fail on Condition of glass
      • 0.16% fail on Windscreen
  • 6.0% fail on Tyres
    • 3.2% fail on Tread depth
    • 2.8% fail on Condition
    • 0.078% fail on Size/type
  • 4.8% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems (54% worse than other 2003 cars)
    • 3.4% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp (140% worse than other 2003 cars)
    • 1.4% fail on Seat belts
      • 1.2% fail on Condition (110% worse than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.16% fail on Prescribed areas (86% better than other 2003 cars)
  • 0.62% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 0.62% fail on Registration plates
  • 0.55% fail on Road Wheels
    • 0.55% fail on Attachment

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