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Volvo S40 MOT Results

Registered in 2001
52.9% pass rate
from 641 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 2001 cars and highlighted areas where the Volvo S40 is unusually good or bad.

  • 19% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment
    • 6.2% fail on Registration plate lamp(s) (2 times worse than other 2001 cars)
    • 5.0% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 4.7% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 0.31% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
    • 4.7% fail on Headlamps
      • 4.5% fail on Headlamp
      • 0.16% fail on Headlamp levelling device
    • 3.7% fail on Direction indicators
      • 3.7% fail on Flashing type
        • 3.3% fail on Individual direction indicators (100% worse than other 2001 cars)
        • 0.31% fail on Side repeaters
        • 0.16% fail on All direction indicators
    • 1.9% fail on Stop lamp (58% better than other 2001 cars)
    • 1.6% fail on Front and rear fog lamps
      • 1.6% fail on Rear fog lamp
        • 1.6% fail on Rear fog lamp
    • 0.47% fail on Position lamps
      • 0.47% fail on Position lamp
    • 0.47% fail on Electrical equipment
      • 0.47% fail on Battery(ies)
  • 18% fail on Suspension
    • 8.6% fail on Anti-roll bars (100% worse than other 2001 cars)
      • 2.8% fail on Linkage ball joints (140% worse than other 2001 cars)
      • 2.5% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover (170% worse than other 2001 cars)
      • 1.6% fail on Ball joint dust cover (2 times worse than other 2001 cars)
      • 1.2% fail on Linkage (2 times worse than other 2001 cars)
      • 0.47% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.16% fail on Anti-roll bar
      • 0.16% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
      • 0.16% fail on Ball joint
    • 7.5% fail on Springs (120% worse than other 2001 cars)
      • 7.5% fail on Coil springs (130% worse than other 2001 cars)
        • 7.5% fail on Coil spring (130% worse than other 2001 cars)
        • 0.16% fail on Mounting
    • 3.0% fail on Suspension arms
      • 2.2% fail on Ball joint dust cover (170% worse than other 2001 cars)
      • 0.31% fail on Pins and bushes (85% better than other 2001 cars)
      • 0.31% fail on Ball joint (86% better than other 2001 cars)
      • 0.16% fail on Suspension arm
    • 1.2% fail on Shock absorbers
    • 1.2% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas (68% better than other 2001 cars)
    • 0.31% fail on Wheel bearings
    • 0.31% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.31% fail on Ball joint dust cover
    • 0.16% fail on Macpherson strut
      • 0.16% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
    • 0.16% fail on Suspension rods
      • 0.16% fail on Pins and bushes
  • 13% fail on Brakes
    • 5.9% fail on Brake performance
      • 2.5% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp)
        • 2.5% fail on Rbt (sp)
      • 2.2% fail on Service brake performance
        • 2.2% fail on Rbt
          • 1.6% fail on Service brake performance
          • 0.62% fail on Service brake imbalance
      • 1.2% fail on Parking brake performance
        • 1.1% fail on Rbt
          • 1.1% fail on Parking brake performance
        • 0.16% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.16% fail on Parking brake performance
      • 0.78% fail on Brake performance not tested
      • 0.78% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp) (65% better than other 2001 cars)
        • 0.78% fail on Rbt (sp) (65% better than other 2001 cars)
          • 0.47% fail on Service brake imbalance
          • 0.31% fail on Service brake performance
    • 4.8% fail on Rigid brake pipes
    • 4.2% fail on Mechanical brake components
      • 3.0% fail on Brake linings and pads (83% worse than other 2001 cars)
        • 3.0% fail on Brake pads (85% worse than other 2001 cars)
        • 0.16% fail on Brake linings
      • 1.9% fail on Brake discs and drums
        • 1.7% fail on Brake discs
        • 0.16% fail on Brake drums
      • 0.16% fail on Brake cables, rods, levers and linkages
        • 0.16% fail on Cable
    • 1.9% fail on Flexible brake hoses (4 times worse than other 2001 cars)
    • 0.78% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever
      • 0.47% fail on Pedal
      • 0.31% fail on Hand lever
    • 0.16% fail on Parking brake control
      • 0.16% fail on Lever
    • 0.16% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
      • 0.16% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers
    • 0.16% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC
      • 0.16% fail on Anti-lock braking system
  • 9.8% fail on Body, chassis, structure
    • 5.5% fail on Transmission (63% worse than other 2001 cars)
      • 5.5% fail on Drive shafts (72% worse than other 2001 cars)
        • 5.5% fail on Joints (74% worse than other 2001 cars)
    • 2.3% fail on Exhaust system
    • 1.2% fail on Fuel system
      • 0.47% fail on Hose (9 times worse than other 2001 cars)
      • 0.47% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device
      • 0.16% fail on Tank
      • 0.16% fail on Pipe
    • 0.78% fail on Integral vehicle structure
      • 0.78% fail on Integral vehicle structure condition
    • 0.47% fail on Body
      • 0.31% fail on Other body component
      • 0.16% fail on Panel
    • 0.47% fail on Doors
      • 0.31% fail on Other passenger's door
        • 0.31% fail on Door condition
      • 0.16% fail on Front passenger's door
        • 0.16% fail on Door condition
    • 0.16% fail on Chassis
      • 0.16% fail on Chassis condition
    • 0.16% fail on Seats
      • 0.16% fail on Passenger's seat
  • 7.5% fail on Visibility
    • 5.6% fail on Wipers
    • 1.2% fail on Washers (65% better than other 2001 cars)
    • 0.62% fail on Bonnet (3 times worse than other 2001 cars)
    • 0.62% fail on View to rear
      • 0.62% fail on Mirrors
  • 6.2% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks
    • 5.8% fail on Exhaust emissions
      • 5.6% fail on Spark ignition
        • 2.7% fail on Catalyst emissions
        • 2.7% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
        • 0.78% fail on Emissions not tested
      • 0.16% fail on Compression ignition
        • 0.16% fail on On or after 01/07/2008
    • 0.62% fail on Fluid leaks
      • 0.31% fail on Engine oil leaks
      • 0.31% fail on Other leaks
  • 5.0% fail on Tyres
    • 2.8% fail on Condition
    • 2.7% fail on Tread depth
  • 4.1% fail on Steering
    • 2.3% fail on Steering gear (160% worse than other 2001 cars)
      • 2.2% fail on Steering rack (160% worse than other 2001 cars)
      • 0.16% fail on Operation
    • 1.9% fail on Steering linkage components
      • 1.4% fail on Track rod end
      • 0.31% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.16% fail on Drag link end
    • 0.16% fail on Power steering
      • 0.16% fail on Other components
  • 3.1% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems
    • 1.9% fail on Seat belts
      • 1.7% fail on Condition (2 times worse than other 2001 cars)
      • 0.47% fail on Prescribed areas
    • 1.2% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp
  • 1.9% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 1.9% fail on Registration plates
  • 0.62% fail on Road Wheels
    • 0.62% fail on Attachment

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