Volvo S40 MOT Results

Registered in 2007

58.1% pass rate

from 2,762 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 2007 cars and highlighted areas where the Volvo S40 is unusually good or bad.

18% fail on Suspension
- 7.1% fail on Suspension arms (40% worse than other 2007 cars)
  - 4.5% fail on Pins and bushes (100% worse than other 2007 cars)
  - 2.2% fail on Ball joint
  - 0.58% fail on Ball joint dust cover
  - 0.072% fail on Suspension arm
- 7.0% fail on Springs (20% worse than other 2007 cars)
  - 7.0% fail on Coil springs (21% worse than other 2007 cars)
    - 7.0% fail on Coil spring (21% worse than other 2007 cars)
- 4.0% fail on Anti-roll bars
  - 1.0% fail on Linkage (3 times worse than other 2007 cars)
  - 0.87% fail on Linkage ball joints (40% better than other 2007 cars)
  - 0.58% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover (66% better than other 2007 cars)
  - 0.43% fail on Ball joint
  - 0.36% fail on Linkage pins and bushes
  - 0.36% fail on Ball joint dust cover
  - 0.18% fail on Anti-roll bar (3 times worse than other 2007 cars)
  - 0.11% fail on Pins and bushes
  - 0.11% fail on Linkage attachment bracket and mounting (8 times worse than other 2007 cars)
  - 0.036% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
- 1.7% fail on Shock absorbers (65% worse than other 2007 cars)
- 1.7% fail on Wheel bearings (64% worse than other 2007 cars)
- 0.25% fail on Other suspension component
  - 0.18% fail on Ball joint
  - 0.036% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
  - 0.036% fail on Ball joint dust cover
- 0.11% fail on Macpherson strut
  - 0.072% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
  - 0.036% fail on Macpherson strut
- 0.072% fail on Suspension rods
  - 0.036% fail on Pins and bushes
  - 0.036% fail on Ball joint dust cover
13% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment
- 3.6% fail on Direction indicators (49% worse than other 2007 cars)
  - 3.6% fail on Flashing type (49% worse than other 2007 cars)
    - 2.2% fail on Individual direction indicators
    - 1.3% fail on Side repeaters (97% worse than other 2007 cars)
    - 0.14% fail on All direction indicators
    - 0.036% fail on Switch
- 3.5% fail on Headlamps
  - 3.4% fail on Headlamp
  - 0.14% fail on Headlamp levelling device
- 3.5% fail on Registration plate lamp(s) (66% worse than other 2007 cars)
- 3.2% fail on Headlamp aim
  - 3.1% fail on Headlamp aim
  - 0.11% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
- 0.83% fail on Stop lamp (79% better than other 2007 cars)
- 0.14% fail on Electrical equipment (74% better than other 2007 cars)
  - 0.11% fail on Battery(ies)
  - 0.036% fail on Horn
- 0.072% fail on Rear reflectors
- 0.036% fail on Position lamps
  - 0.036% fail on Position lamp
- 0.036% fail on Front and rear fog lamps
  - 0.036% fail on Rear fog lamp
    - 0.036% fail on Rear fog lamp
8.6% fail on Brakes (21% better than other 2007 cars)
- 4.8% fail on Brake performance
  - 2.7% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp)
    - 2.7% fail on Rbt (sp)
  - 2.1% fail on Service brake performance
    - 2.0% fail on Rbt
      - 1.6% fail on Service brake performance
      - 0.58% fail on Service brake imbalance
    - 0.036% fail on Plate brake tester
      - 0.036% fail on Service brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
  - 1.4% fail on Parking brake performance
    - 1.4% fail on Rbt
      - 1.1% fail on Parking brake performance
      - 0.18% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
      - 0.11% fail on Parking brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
  - 0.43% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
    - 0.43% fail on Rbt (sp)
      - 0.33% fail on Service brake imbalance
      - 0.18% fail on Service brake performance
  - 0.072% fail on Brake performance not tested
- 3.1% fail on Mechanical brake components
  - 2.3% fail on Brake linings and pads
    - 2.3% fail on Brake pads
  - 1.0% fail on Brake discs and drums
    - 1.0% fail on Brake discs
  - 0.18% fail on Brake cables, rods, levers and linkages
    - 0.14% fail on Cable
    - 0.036% fail on Lever
- 0.91% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC
  - 0.58% fail on Electronic stability control
  - 0.43% fail on Anti-lock braking system (55% better than other 2007 cars)
  - 0.036% fail on Electronic braking system
- 0.51% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever
  - 0.36% fail on Hand lever
  - 0.14% fail on Pedal
- 0.51% fail on Parking brake control
  - 0.51% fail on Lever
- 0.47% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders) (150% worse than other 2007 cars)
  - 0.47% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers (2 times worse than other 2007 cars)
- 0.14% fail on Flexible brake hoses
- 0.11% fail on Rigid brake pipes (94% better than other 2007 cars)
- 0.036% fail on Air and vacuum systems
  - 0.036% fail on Leaks
- 0.036% fail on Hydraulic systems
  - 0.036% fail on Reservoirs
7.7% fail on Tyres
- 4.6% fail on Condition (52% worse than other 2007 cars)
- 3.5% fail on Tread depth
- 0.11% fail on Size/type
5.8% fail on Body, chassis, structure
- 3.4% fail on Transmission
  - 3.4% fail on Drive shafts
    - 3.3% fail on Joints
    - 0.072% fail on Drive shaft
- 2.0% fail on Exhaust system
- 0.36% fail on Doors
  - 0.18% fail on Driver's door
    - 0.18% fail on Door condition
  - 0.11% fail on Other passenger's door
    - 0.11% fail on Door condition
  - 0.072% fail on Front passenger's door
    - 0.072% fail on Door condition
- 0.18% fail on Fuel system
  - 0.14% fail on Pipe
  - 0.036% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device
- 0.11% fail on Body
  - 0.11% fail on Other body component
- 0.072% fail on Boot lid
  - 0.072% fail on Boot lid condition
- 0.036% fail on Bumpers
- 0.036% fail on Engine mounting
  - 0.036% fail on Engine mounting condition
- 0.036% fail on Load security
  - 0.036% fail on Tailgate
- 0.036% fail on Seats
  - 0.036% fail on Driver's seat
- 0.036% fail on Undertray
4.8% fail on Visibility (26% better than other 2007 cars)
- 2.4% fail on Washers (28% better than other 2007 cars)
- 2.2% fail on Wipers (28% better than other 2007 cars)
- 0.25% fail on View to rear
  - 0.25% fail on Mirrors
- 0.22% fail on Condition of glass
  - 0.22% fail on Windscreen
3.7% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks (36% better than other 2007 cars)
- 3.5% fail on Exhaust emissions (35% better than other 2007 cars)
  - 2.7% fail on Spark ignition (36% better than other 2007 cars)
    - 1.6% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
    - 1.1% fail on Catalyst emissions (45% better than other 2007 cars)
    - 0.51% fail on Emissions not tested
  - 0.91% fail on Compression ignition
    - 0.58% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Turbo
    - 0.14% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
    - 0.072% fail on On or after 01/07/2008
    - 0.072% fail on Emissions not tested
    - 0.036% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Non turbo
- 0.18% fail on Fluid leaks
  - 0.11% fail on Engine oil leaks
  - 0.036% fail on Hydraulic fluid leaks
  - 0.036% fail on Other leaks
- 0.036% fail on Noise suppression
  - 0.036% fail on Sound deadening material
3.0% fail on Steering
- 1.6% fail on Steering gear (2 times worse than other 2007 cars)
  - 1.6% fail on Steering rack (2 times worse than other 2007 cars)
- 1.2% fail on Steering linkage components (46% better than other 2007 cars)
  - 1.2% fail on Track rod end (42% better than other 2007 cars)
  - 0.072% fail on Ball joint
- 0.18% fail on Power steering
  - 0.14% fail on Pipes and hoses
  - 0.036% fail on Other components
- 0.036% fail on Steering play
  - 0.036% fail on Steering rack
1.0% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems (44% better than other 2007 cars)
- 0.72% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp
- 0.29% fail on Seat belts (68% better than other 2007 cars)
  - 0.29% fail on Condition
- 0.036% fail on Airbags
  - 0.036% fail on Drivers airbag
0.69% fail on Road Wheels
- 0.58% fail on Attachment
- 0.11% fail on Condition
0.40% fail on Identification of the vehicle
- 0.40% fail on Registration plates
0.036% fail on Seat belt installation check
- 0.036% fail on Anchorages