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Volvo V40 MOT Results

Registered in 1999
49.0% pass rate
from 402 tests in 2021
(24% worse than other 1999 cars)
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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 V40 is unusually good or bad.

  • 23% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (65% worse than other 1999 cars)
    • 8.2% fail on Headlamps (120% worse than other 1999 cars)
      • 6.0% fail on Headlamp (76% worse than other 1999 cars)
      • 2.2% fail on Headlamp levelling device (5 times worse than other 1999 cars)
    • 7.7% fail on Headlamp aim (120% worse than other 1999 cars)
      • 6.2% fail on Headlamp aim (91% worse than other 1999 cars)
      • 1.5% fail on Headlamp aim not tested (4 times worse than other 1999 cars)
    • 4.2% fail on Direction indicators (91% worse than other 1999 cars)
      • 4.2% fail on Flashing type (91% worse than other 1999 cars)
        • 2.7% fail on Individual direction indicators
        • 1.5% fail on Side repeaters
        • 0.50% fail on All direction indicators
    • 3.2% fail on Stop lamp
    • 2.2% fail on Front and rear fog lamps
      • 2.2% fail on Rear fog lamp
        • 2.0% fail on Rear fog lamp
        • 0.25% fail on Switch
    • 1.7% fail on Position lamps (8 times worse than other 1999 cars)
      • 1.5% fail on Position lamp (7 times worse than other 1999 cars)
      • 0.25% fail on Switch
    • 1.5% fail on Registration plate lamp(s)
    • 0.75% fail on Electrical equipment
      • 0.75% fail on Battery(ies)
    • 0.50% fail on Outline marker lamps (270 times worse than other 1999 cars)
      • 0.50% fail on Outline marker lamp (270 times worse than other 1999 cars)
    • 0.50% fail on Mandatory tell-tales
      • 0.50% fail on Rear fog lamp tell-tale (4 times worse than other 1999 cars)
    • 0.25% fail on Hazard warning
      • 0.25% fail on Switch
  • 17% fail on Suspension
    • 7.2% fail on Anti-roll bars (120% worse than other 1999 cars)
      • 2.2% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover (2 times worse than other 1999 cars)
      • 1.2% fail on Ball joint dust cover (3 times worse than other 1999 cars)
      • 1.00% fail on Linkage
      • 1.00% fail on Linkage pins and bushes
      • 0.75% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.75% fail on Linkage ball joints
      • 0.50% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
      • 0.50% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.25% fail on Anti-roll bar
    • 5.0% fail on Suspension arms
      • 2.7% fail on Ball joint
      • 1.2% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 1.00% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.25% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
    • 4.2% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas
    • 3.7% fail on Springs
      • 3.7% fail on Coil springs
        • 3.7% fail on Coil spring
    • 0.25% fail on Axles
      • 0.25% fail on Swivel pins and bushes
    • 0.25% fail on Wheel bearings
    • 0.25% fail on Shock absorbers
    • 0.25% fail on Macpherson strut
      • 0.25% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
    • 0.25% fail on Suspension rods
      • 0.25% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
  • 15% fail on Brakes
    • 8.7% fail on Brake performance
      • 4.2% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp)
        • 4.2% fail on Rbt (sp)
      • 1.7% fail on Brake performance not tested (3 times worse than other 1999 cars)
      • 1.5% fail on Service brake performance
        • 1.5% fail on Rbt
          • 1.2% fail on Service brake performance
          • 0.25% fail on Service brake imbalance
      • 1.5% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
        • 1.5% fail on Rbt (sp)
          • 1.2% fail on Service brake imbalance
          • 0.25% fail on Service brake performance
      • 1.5% fail on Parking brake performance
        • 1.5% fail on Rbt
          • 1.5% fail on Parking brake performance
    • 5.0% fail on Rigid brake pipes
    • 2.7% fail on Mechanical brake components
      • 2.2% fail on Brake linings and pads
        • 2.2% fail on Brake pads
      • 1.00% fail on Brake discs and drums
        • 1.00% fail on Brake discs
    • 1.00% fail on Flexible brake hoses
    • 0.75% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever
      • 0.50% fail on Pedal
      • 0.25% fail on Hand lever
    • 0.75% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC
      • 0.75% fail on Anti-lock braking system
    • 0.50% fail on Hydraulic systems
      • 0.25% fail on Master cylinder
      • 0.25% fail on Brake fluid
    • 0.25% fail on Air and vacuum systems
      • 0.25% fail on Leaks
    • 0.25% fail on Parking brake control
      • 0.25% fail on Lever
    • 0.25% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
      • 0.25% fail on Hydraulic brake cylinder
  • 12% fail on Body, chassis, structure
    • 5.0% fail on Transmission
      • 4.7% fail on Drive shafts
        • 4.5% fail on Joints
        • 0.25% fail on Flexible couplings
      • 0.25% fail on Prop shafts
        • 0.25% fail on Joints
    • 4.2% fail on Exhaust system
    • 3.0% fail on Integral vehicle structure
      • 3.0% fail on Integral vehicle structure condition
    • 1.5% fail on Fuel system
      • 0.75% fail on Hose (14 times worse than other 1999 cars)
      • 0.75% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device
    • 0.50% fail on Body
      • 0.50% fail on Panel
    • 0.50% fail on Doors
      • 0.50% fail on Other passenger's door
        • 0.50% fail on Door condition
    • 0.25% fail on Chassis
      • 0.25% fail on Chassis condition
    • 0.25% fail on Engine mounting
      • 0.25% fail on Engine mounting condition
  • 12% fail on Visibility (59% worse than other 1999 cars)
    • 7.0% fail on Wipers (70% worse than other 1999 cars)
    • 3.7% fail on Washers
    • 1.00% fail on Bonnet (4 times worse than other 1999 cars)
    • 0.75% fail on View to rear
      • 0.75% fail on Mirrors
    • 0.25% fail on Condition of glass
      • 0.25% fail on Windscreen
  • 10% fail on Steering (180% worse than other 1999 cars)
    • 6.7% fail on Steering linkage components (200% worse than other 1999 cars)
      • 6.2% fail on Track rod end (2 times worse than other 1999 cars)
      • 0.25% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.25% fail on Locking devices
    • 4.0% fail on Steering gear (2 times worse than other 1999 cars)
      • 4.0% fail on Steering rack (3 times worse than other 1999 cars)
  • 8.5% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks
    • 8.2% fail on Exhaust emissions
      • 8.0% fail on Spark ignition
        • 6.7% fail on Catalyst emissions
        • 0.75% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
        • 0.75% fail on Emissions not tested
      • 0.25% fail on Compression ignition
        • 0.25% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Non turbo
    • 0.50% fail on Fluid leaks
      • 0.50% fail on Engine oil leaks
  • 8.0% fail on Tyres (86% worse than other 1999 cars)
    • 4.7% fail on Tread depth (100% worse than other 1999 cars)
    • 2.7% fail on Condition
    • 0.75% fail on Size/type
  • 3.0% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems
    • 1.5% fail on Seat belts
      • 1.00% fail on Condition
      • 0.50% fail on Prescribed areas
    • 1.5% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp
  • 1.5% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 1.5% fail on Registration plates
  • 0.25% fail on Speedometer and speed limiter
    • 0.25% fail on Speedometer

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