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Volvo S40 MOT Results

Registered in 1998
50.2% pass rate
from 295 tests in 2021
(30% worse than other 1998 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 1998 cars and highlighted areas where the Volvo S40 is unusually good or bad.

  • 25% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (87% worse than other 1998 cars)
    • 9.5% fail on Headlamps (2 times worse than other 1998 cars)
      • 8.1% fail on Headlamp (2 times worse than other 1998 cars)
      • 1.4% fail on Headlamp levelling device (3 times worse than other 1998 cars)
      • 0.34% fail on Dipswitch
    • 7.1% fail on Headlamp aim (100% worse than other 1998 cars)
      • 6.8% fail on Headlamp aim (110% worse than other 1998 cars)
      • 0.68% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
    • 6.4% fail on Direction indicators (180% worse than other 1998 cars)
      • 6.4% fail on Flashing type (180% worse than other 1998 cars)
        • 5.4% fail on Individual direction indicators (2 times worse than other 1998 cars)
        • 1.7% fail on Side repeaters
    • 5.4% fail on Front and rear fog lamps (2 times worse than other 1998 cars)
      • 5.4% fail on Rear fog lamp (2 times worse than other 1998 cars)
        • 5.4% fail on Rear fog lamp (2 times worse than other 1998 cars)
    • 5.1% fail on Registration plate lamp(s) (2 times worse than other 1998 cars)
    • 1.4% fail on Stop lamp
    • 1.0% fail on Hazard warning (4 times worse than other 1998 cars)
      • 1.0% fail on Switch (4 times worse than other 1998 cars)
    • 0.68% fail on Electrical equipment
      • 0.68% fail on Battery(ies)
    • 0.34% fail on Position lamps
      • 0.34% fail on Position lamp
    • 0.34% fail on Rear reflectors
  • 18% fail on Suspension
    • 9.2% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas (95% worse than other 1998 cars)
    • 6.4% fail on Suspension arms
      • 2.4% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 2.4% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.68% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting (6 times worse than other 1998 cars)
      • 0.68% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.34% fail on Suspension arm
    • 3.7% fail on Anti-roll bars
      • 1.4% fail on Linkage ball joints
      • 0.68% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.68% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.34% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.34% fail on Linkage
      • 0.34% fail on Linkage pins and bushes
      • 0.34% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover
    • 0.68% fail on Springs
      • 0.68% fail on Coil springs
        • 0.68% fail on Coil spring
    • 0.68% fail on Shock absorbers
    • 0.34% fail on Wheel bearings
    • 0.34% fail on Sub-frames
      • 0.34% fail on Sub-frame
  • 13% fail on Brakes
    • 5.4% fail on Rigid brake pipes (110% worse than other 1998 cars)
    • 5.4% fail on Brake performance
      • 4.1% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp)
        • 4.1% fail on Rbt (sp)
      • 1.4% fail on Service brake performance
        • 1.4% fail on Rbt
          • 0.68% fail on Service brake performance
          • 0.68% fail on Service brake imbalance
      • 0.68% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
        • 0.68% fail on Rbt (sp)
          • 0.34% fail on Service brake performance
          • 0.34% fail on Service brake imbalance
    • 2.4% fail on Mechanical brake components
      • 1.4% fail on Brake linings and pads
        • 1.4% fail on Brake pads
      • 1.0% fail on Brake discs and drums
        • 1.0% fail on Brake discs
    • 0.68% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
      • 0.68% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers
    • 0.68% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC
      • 0.68% fail on Anti-lock braking system
    • 0.34% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever
      • 0.34% fail on Pedal
    • 0.34% fail on Hydraulic systems
      • 0.34% fail on Brake fluid
    • 0.34% fail on Flexible brake hoses
  • 9.5% fail on Body, chassis, structure
    • 4.1% fail on Exhaust system
    • 3.7% fail on Transmission
      • 3.7% fail on Drive shafts
        • 3.7% fail on Joints
    • 1.7% fail on Doors
      • 1.4% fail on Other passenger's door (4 times worse than other 1998 cars)
        • 1.4% fail on Door condition (4 times worse than other 1998 cars)
      • 0.34% fail on Front passenger's door
        • 0.34% fail on Door condition
    • 1.0% fail on Integral vehicle structure
      • 1.0% fail on Integral vehicle structure condition
    • 0.34% fail on Body
      • 0.34% fail on Other body component
  • 7.8% fail on Visibility
    • 5.8% fail on Wipers
    • 2.0% fail on Washers
    • 0.34% fail on Condition of glass
      • 0.34% fail on Windscreen
  • 7.5% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks
    • 7.1% fail on Exhaust emissions
      • 7.1% fail on Spark ignition
        • 5.8% fail on Catalyst emissions
        • 1.0% fail on Emissions not tested
        • 0.34% fail on Non catalyst emissions
        • 0.34% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
    • 0.34% fail on Fluid leaks
      • 0.34% fail on Engine oil leaks
  • 5.4% fail on Steering
    • 3.4% fail on Steering linkage components
      • 3.1% fail on Track rod end
      • 0.34% fail on Ball joint
    • 2.7% fail on Steering gear
      • 2.7% fail on Steering rack (170% worse than other 1998 cars)
  • 3.7% fail on Tyres
    • 2.4% fail on Condition
    • 1.4% fail on Tread depth
    • 1.0% fail on Size/type (6 times worse than other 1998 cars)
  • 3.1% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems
    • 3.1% fail on Seat belts
      • 1.7% fail on Prescribed areas
      • 1.7% fail on Condition (2 times worse than other 1998 cars)
  • 2.0% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 2.0% fail on Registration plates
  • 0.34% fail on Road Wheels
    • 0.34% fail on Attachment

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