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Volvo S40 MOT Results

Registered in 2000
56.9% pass rate
from 483 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 2000 cars and highlighted areas where the Volvo S40 is unusually good or bad.

  • 18% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment
    • 5.4% fail on Headlamps
      • 4.8% fail on Headlamp
      • 0.62% fail on Headlamp levelling device
    • 4.8% fail on Direction indicators (110% worse than other 2000 cars)
      • 4.6% fail on Flashing type (100% worse than other 2000 cars)
        • 4.3% fail on Individual direction indicators (200% worse than other 2000 cars)
        • 0.21% fail on All direction indicators
        • 0.21% fail on Side repeaters
      • 0.21% fail on Semaphore
        • 0.21% fail on Arm
    • 4.1% fail on Registration plate lamp(s) (160% worse than other 2000 cars)
    • 3.5% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 2.5% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 1.2% fail on Headlamp aim not tested (2 times worse than other 2000 cars)
    • 2.7% fail on Stop lamp
    • 0.83% fail on Position lamps (2 times worse than other 2000 cars)
      • 0.83% fail on Position lamp (3 times worse than other 2000 cars)
    • 0.83% fail on Front and rear fog lamps
      • 0.83% fail on Rear fog lamp
        • 0.83% fail on Rear fog lamp
    • 0.62% fail on Electrical equipment
      • 0.41% fail on Battery(ies)
      • 0.21% fail on Horn
  • 14% fail on Brakes
    • 7.5% fail on Brake performance
      • 4.1% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp)
        • 4.1% fail on Rbt (sp)
      • 2.9% fail on Service brake performance
        • 2.9% fail on Rbt
          • 2.5% fail on Service brake performance
          • 0.41% fail on Service brake imbalance
      • 1.7% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
        • 1.7% fail on Rbt (sp)
          • 1.2% fail on Service brake imbalance
          • 0.83% fail on Service brake performance
      • 1.0% fail on Parking brake performance
        • 1.0% fail on Rbt
          • 1.0% fail on Parking brake performance
      • 0.83% fail on Brake performance not tested
    • 4.3% fail on Rigid brake pipes
    • 2.9% fail on Mechanical brake components
      • 2.1% fail on Brake linings and pads
        • 2.1% fail on Brake pads
      • 1.0% fail on Brake discs and drums
        • 0.83% fail on Brake discs
        • 0.21% fail on Brake drums
      • 0.21% fail on Brake cables, rods, levers and linkages
        • 0.21% fail on Lever
    • 1.2% fail on Flexible brake hoses (3 times worse than other 2000 cars)
    • 0.83% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever
      • 0.62% fail on Pedal
      • 0.21% fail on Hand lever
    • 0.41% fail on Parking brake control
      • 0.41% fail on Lever
    • 0.41% fail on Hydraulic systems
      • 0.41% fail on Brake fluid
    • 0.21% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
      • 0.21% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers
    • 0.21% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC
      • 0.21% fail on Anti-lock braking system
  • 13% fail on Suspension
    • 7.9% fail on Anti-roll bars (110% worse than other 2000 cars)
      • 3.5% fail on Linkage ball joints (2 times worse than other 2000 cars)
      • 2.7% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover (2 times worse than other 2000 cars)
      • 1.0% fail on Ball joint (2 times worse than other 2000 cars)
      • 0.83% fail on Ball joint dust cover
    • 3.3% fail on Springs
      • 3.3% fail on Coil springs
        • 3.3% fail on Coil spring
    • 2.3% fail on Suspension arms
      • 1.2% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.62% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.21% fail on Suspension arm
      • 0.21% fail on Pins and bushes
    • 2.3% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas
    • 0.83% fail on Macpherson strut
      • 0.41% fail on Macpherson strut (6 times worse than other 2000 cars)
      • 0.21% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
      • 0.21% fail on Pins and bushes
    • 0.41% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.21% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.21% fail on Ball joint dust cover
    • 0.21% fail on Wheel bearings
  • 6.4% fail on Body, chassis, structure
    • 2.5% fail on Transmission
      • 2.5% fail on Drive shafts
        • 2.3% fail on Joints
        • 0.21% fail on Flexible couplings
    • 1.2% fail on Exhaust system (64% better than other 2000 cars)
    • 0.62% fail on Chassis
      • 0.62% fail on Chassis condition
    • 0.62% fail on Fuel system
      • 0.41% fail on Hose (6 times worse than other 2000 cars)
      • 0.21% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device
    • 0.62% fail on Boot lid (14 times worse than other 2000 cars)
      • 0.62% fail on Boot lid condition (15 times worse than other 2000 cars)
    • 0.41% fail on Integral vehicle structure
      • 0.41% fail on Integral vehicle structure condition
    • 0.41% fail on Body
      • 0.41% fail on Panel
    • 0.21% fail on Bumpers
    • 0.21% fail on Engine mounting
      • 0.21% fail on Engine mounting condition
    • 0.21% fail on Doors
      • 0.21% fail on Driver's door
        • 0.21% fail on Door condition
    • 0.21% fail on Seats
      • 0.21% fail on Passenger's seat
  • 6.2% fail on Visibility
    • 4.3% fail on Wipers
    • 1.7% fail on Washers
    • 0.62% fail on Bonnet
    • 0.21% fail on View to rear
      • 0.21% fail on Mirrors
  • 5.4% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks
    • 5.2% fail on Exhaust emissions
      • 5.2% fail on Spark ignition
        • 2.5% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
        • 2.1% fail on Catalyst emissions (61% better than other 2000 cars)
        • 0.83% fail on Emissions not tested
    • 0.21% fail on Fluid leaks
      • 0.21% fail on Engine oil leaks
  • 4.8% fail on Tyres
    • 2.9% fail on Condition
    • 1.9% fail on Tread depth
    • 0.21% fail on Size/type
  • 4.1% fail on Steering
    • 2.5% fail on Steering linkage components
      • 2.5% fail on Track rod end
    • 1.4% fail on Steering gear
      • 1.4% fail on Steering rack
    • 0.21% fail on Power steering
      • 0.21% fail on Operation
  • 3.1% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems
    • 1.9% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp
    • 1.4% fail on Seat belts
      • 0.83% fail on Prescribed areas
      • 0.41% fail on Condition
      • 0.21% fail on Requirements
  • 1.4% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 1.4% fail on Registration plates
  • 0.83% fail on Road Wheels
    • 0.62% fail on Attachment
    • 0.21% fail on Condition

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