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Volvo S40 MOT Results

Registered in 2004
51.6% pass rate
from 2,091 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 2004 cars and highlighted areas where the Volvo S40 is unusually good or bad.

  • 19% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment
    • 5.9% fail on Headlamp aim (53% worse than other 2004 cars)
      • 5.5% fail on Headlamp aim (60% worse than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.53% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
    • 4.6% fail on Headlamps
      • 4.4% fail on Headlamp
      • 0.29% fail on Headlamp levelling device
    • 4.5% fail on Direction indicators (72% worse than other 2004 cars)
      • 4.5% fail on Flashing type (72% worse than other 2004 cars)
        • 3.4% fail on Individual direction indicators (100% worse than other 2004 cars)
        • 1.2% fail on Side repeaters
        • 0.096% fail on All direction indicators
        • 0.048% fail on Switch
    • 4.4% fail on Registration plate lamp(s) (87% worse than other 2004 cars)
    • 2.2% fail on Stop lamp (49% better than other 2004 cars)
    • 0.81% fail on Front and rear fog lamps
      • 0.81% fail on Rear fog lamp
        • 0.81% fail on Rear fog lamp
    • 0.62% fail on Electrical equipment
      • 0.48% fail on Battery(ies)
      • 0.048% fail on Trailer electrical socket
      • 0.048% fail on Electrical wiring
      • 0.048% fail on Horn
    • 0.29% fail on Position lamps
      • 0.24% fail on Position lamp
      • 0.048% fail on Switch
    • 0.096% fail on Outline marker lamps (115 times worse than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.096% fail on Outline marker lamp (115 times worse than other 2004 cars)
    • 0.048% fail on Mandatory tell-tales
      • 0.048% fail on Rear fog lamp tell-tale
  • 17% fail on Suspension
    • 7.9% fail on Springs (84% worse than other 2004 cars)
      • 7.9% fail on Coil springs (87% worse than other 2004 cars)
        • 7.9% fail on Coil spring (87% worse than other 2004 cars)
        • 0.14% fail on Mounting
    • 5.2% fail on Anti-roll bars
      • 2.1% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover
      • 1.5% fail on Linkage ball joints
      • 0.77% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.29% fail on Linkage pins and bushes
      • 0.29% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.14% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
      • 0.14% fail on Linkage
      • 0.096% fail on Anti-roll bar
    • 3.9% fail on Suspension arms (32% better than other 2004 cars)
      • 1.6% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 1.3% fail on Pins and bushes (42% better than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.96% fail on Ball joint (61% better than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.24% fail on Suspension arm
      • 0.048% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
    • 1.4% fail on Shock absorbers
    • 1.2% fail on Wheel bearings
    • 0.48% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas (79% better than other 2004 cars)
    • 0.19% fail on Macpherson strut
      • 0.14% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
      • 0.048% fail on Pins and bushes
    • 0.096% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.048% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.048% fail on Ball joint dust cover
    • 0.048% fail on Axles
      • 0.048% fail on Swivel pins and bushes
  • 17% fail on Brakes (21% worse than other 2004 cars)
    • 11% fail on Brake performance (45% worse than other 2004 cars)
      • 7.7% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp) (84% worse than other 2004 cars)
        • 7.7% fail on Rbt (sp) (97% worse than other 2004 cars)
      • 4.0% fail on Parking brake performance (140% worse than other 2004 cars)
        • 3.9% fail on Rbt (140% worse than other 2004 cars)
          • 3.5% fail on Parking brake performance (140% worse than other 2004 cars)
          • 0.33% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
          • 0.19% fail on Parking brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles) (4 times worse than other 2004 cars)
        • 0.048% fail on Decelerometer
          • 0.048% fail on Parking brake performance
        • 0.048% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.048% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
      • 3.1% fail on Service brake performance
        • 3.0% fail on Rbt
          • 2.6% fail on Service brake performance
          • 0.62% fail on Service brake imbalance
        • 0.096% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.096% fail on Service brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
      • 0.81% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
        • 0.81% fail on Rbt (sp)
          • 0.48% fail on Service brake performance
          • 0.48% fail on Service brake imbalance
      • 0.57% fail on Brake performance not tested
    • 3.9% fail on Mechanical brake components
      • 2.6% fail on Brake linings and pads
        • 2.6% fail on Brake pads
      • 1.5% fail on Brake discs and drums
        • 1.4% fail on Brake discs
        • 0.048% fail on Brake drums
      • 0.38% fail on Brake cables, rods, levers and linkages
        • 0.24% fail on Cable
        • 0.14% fail on Lever
        • 0.048% fail on Linkage
    • 3.6% fail on Rigid brake pipes
    • 0.96% fail on Flexible brake hoses (160% worse than other 2004 cars)
    • 0.72% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever
      • 0.38% fail on Pedal
      • 0.33% fail on Hand lever
    • 0.62% fail on Parking brake control
      • 0.62% fail on Lever
    • 0.53% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC (65% better than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.53% fail on Anti-lock braking system (58% better than other 2004 cars)
    • 0.43% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
      • 0.43% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers (190% worse than other 2004 cars)
    • 0.24% fail on Hydraulic systems
      • 0.19% fail on Brake fluid
      • 0.048% fail on Reservoirs
  • 10% fail on Body, chassis, structure
    • 7.3% fail on Transmission (110% worse than other 2004 cars)
      • 7.0% fail on Drive shafts (120% worse than other 2004 cars)
        • 7.0% fail on Joints (120% worse than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.29% fail on Prop shafts
        • 0.29% fail on Joints
    • 2.1% fail on Exhaust system (36% better than other 2004 cars)
    • 0.72% fail on Fuel system
      • 0.48% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device
      • 0.24% fail on Pipe (2 times worse than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.048% fail on Tank
      • 0.048% fail on Hose
    • 0.43% fail on Doors
      • 0.19% fail on Other passenger's door
        • 0.19% fail on Door condition
      • 0.14% fail on Driver's door
        • 0.14% fail on Door condition
      • 0.096% fail on Front passenger's door
        • 0.096% fail on Door condition
    • 0.14% fail on Seats
      • 0.096% fail on Passenger's seat
      • 0.048% fail on Driver's seat
    • 0.048% fail on Integral vehicle structure
      • 0.048% fail on Integral vehicle structure condition
    • 0.048% fail on Bumpers
    • 0.048% fail on Towbar
      • 0.048% fail on Towbar condition
    • 0.048% fail on Engine mounting
      • 0.048% fail on Bracket
    • 0.048% fail on Body
      • 0.048% fail on Panel
    • 0.048% fail on Boot lid
      • 0.048% fail on Boot lid condition
  • 6.9% fail on Tyres
    • 3.6% fail on Condition
    • 3.5% fail on Tread depth
    • 0.33% fail on Size/type
  • 6.3% fail on Steering (38% worse than other 2004 cars)
    • 3.2% fail on Steering gear (2 times worse than other 2004 cars)
      • 3.2% fail on Steering rack (2 times worse than other 2004 cars)
    • 3.0% fail on Steering linkage components
      • 2.9% fail on Track rod end
      • 0.048% fail on Drag link end
      • 0.048% fail on Other components
        • 0.048% fail on Steering linkage
    • 0.38% fail on Power steering
      • 0.29% fail on Other components
      • 0.096% fail on Operation
      • 0.048% fail on Pipes and hoses
    • 0.048% fail on Steering column
  • 6.1% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks (20% better than other 2004 cars)
    • 5.9% fail on Exhaust emissions
      • 5.5% fail on Spark ignition
        • 3.8% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
        • 1.7% fail on Catalyst emissions (36% better than other 2004 cars)
        • 0.72% fail on Emissions not tested
        • 0.048% fail on Emission control equipment
          • 0.048% fail on Catalytic converter
      • 0.48% fail on Compression ignition (63% better than other 2004 cars)
        • 0.33% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Turbo
        • 0.096% fail on Emissions not tested
        • 0.048% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Non turbo
    • 0.14% fail on Fluid leaks
      • 0.096% fail on Other leaks
      • 0.048% fail on Engine oil leaks
  • 5.9% fail on Visibility (25% better than other 2004 cars)
    • 3.8% fail on Wipers
    • 2.0% fail on Washers (44% better than other 2004 cars)
    • 0.19% fail on View to rear
      • 0.19% fail on Mirrors
    • 0.14% fail on Bonnet
    • 0.14% fail on Condition of glass
      • 0.14% fail on Windscreen
  • 3.7% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems
    • 2.7% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp (75% worse than other 2004 cars)
    • 0.91% fail on Seat belts (43% better than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.81% fail on Condition
      • 0.048% fail on Prescribed areas
      • 0.048% fail on Attachment
    • 0.19% fail on Airbags
      • 0.19% fail on Drivers airbag
  • 0.62% fail on Road Wheels
    • 0.53% fail on Attachment
    • 0.096% fail on Condition
  • 0.48% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 0.48% fail on Registration plates
  • 0.096% fail on Seat belt installation check (6 times worse than other 2004 cars)
    • 0.096% fail on Belt(s)/padding (9 times worse than other 2004 cars)
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