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Volvo S40 MOT Results

Registered in 2002
53.3% pass rate
from 904 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 2002 cars and highlighted areas where the Volvo S40 is unusually good or bad.

  • 19% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment
    • 5.8% fail on Headlamps
      • 5.5% fail on Headlamp
      • 0.22% fail on Headlamp levelling device
    • 5.3% fail on Direction indicators (130% worse than other 2002 cars)
      • 5.3% fail on Flashing type (140% worse than other 2002 cars)
        • 4.3% fail on Individual direction indicators (180% worse than other 2002 cars)
        • 1.1% fail on Side repeaters
        • 0.11% fail on Switch
    • 4.9% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 4.1% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 1.00% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
    • 4.1% fail on Registration plate lamp(s) (84% worse than other 2002 cars)
    • 2.2% fail on Stop lamp (55% better than other 2002 cars)
    • 0.77% fail on Position lamps (2 times worse than other 2002 cars)
      • 0.77% fail on Position lamp (2 times worse than other 2002 cars)
    • 0.77% fail on Electrical equipment
      • 0.55% fail on Battery(ies)
      • 0.11% fail on Electrical wiring
      • 0.11% fail on Horn
    • 0.55% fail on Hazard warning (2 times worse than other 2002 cars)
      • 0.55% fail on Switch (2 times worse than other 2002 cars)
    • 0.55% fail on Front and rear fog lamps
      • 0.55% fail on Rear fog lamp
        • 0.55% fail on Rear fog lamp
    • 0.11% fail on Rear reflectors
  • 19% fail on Suspension
    • 8.1% fail on Anti-roll bars (74% worse than other 2002 cars)
      • 2.4% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover (110% worse than other 2002 cars)
      • 1.9% fail on Linkage ball joints
      • 1.2% fail on Ball joint dust cover (130% worse than other 2002 cars)
      • 1.1% fail on Linkage pins and bushes
      • 1.00% fail on Linkage (170% worse than other 2002 cars)
      • 0.55% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.33% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting (3 times worse than other 2002 cars)
      • 0.33% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.22% fail on Linkage attachment bracket and mounting (8 times worse than other 2002 cars)
    • 7.6% fail on Springs (110% worse than other 2002 cars)
      • 7.6% fail on Coil springs (120% worse than other 2002 cars)
        • 7.6% fail on Coil spring (120% worse than other 2002 cars)
    • 3.9% fail on Suspension arms
      • 1.8% fail on Ball joint dust cover (97% worse than other 2002 cars)
      • 1.3% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.77% fail on Pins and bushes (67% better than other 2002 cars)
      • 0.11% fail on Suspension arm
      • 0.11% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
    • 1.00% fail on Shock absorbers
    • 0.77% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas (77% better than other 2002 cars)
    • 0.44% fail on Macpherson strut
      • 0.22% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
      • 0.22% fail on Pins and bushes
    • 0.44% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.22% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.11% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
      • 0.11% fail on Ball joint
    • 0.33% fail on Wheel bearings (76% better than other 2002 cars)
    • 0.22% fail on Suspension rods
      • 0.22% fail on Pins and bushes (6 times worse than other 2002 cars)
  • 14% fail on Brakes
    • 8.0% fail on Brake performance
      • 4.0% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp)
        • 4.0% fail on Rbt (sp)
      • 2.8% fail on Parking brake performance (84% worse than other 2002 cars)
        • 2.7% fail on Rbt (85% worse than other 2002 cars)
          • 2.3% fail on Parking brake performance (82% worse than other 2002 cars)
          • 0.33% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
        • 0.11% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.11% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
      • 2.5% fail on Service brake performance
        • 2.4% fail on Rbt
          • 2.1% fail on Service brake performance
          • 0.44% fail on Service brake imbalance
        • 0.11% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.11% fail on Service brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
      • 0.88% fail on Brake performance not tested
      • 0.66% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp) (67% better than other 2002 cars)
        • 0.66% fail on Rbt (sp) (66% better than other 2002 cars)
          • 0.55% fail on Service brake imbalance
          • 0.33% fail on Service brake performance
    • 4.8% fail on Rigid brake pipes
    • 3.3% fail on Mechanical brake components
      • 2.2% fail on Brake linings and pads
        • 2.2% fail on Brake pads
      • 1.2% fail on Brake discs and drums
        • 1.2% fail on Brake discs
      • 0.22% fail on Brake cables, rods, levers and linkages
        • 0.11% fail on Linkage
        • 0.11% fail on Pivot
    • 0.77% fail on Flexible brake hoses
    • 0.66% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever
      • 0.44% fail on Hand lever
      • 0.22% fail on Pedal
    • 0.55% fail on Parking brake control
      • 0.55% fail on Lever
    • 0.33% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC (78% better than other 2002 cars)
      • 0.33% fail on Anti-lock braking system (74% better than other 2002 cars)
    • 0.22% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
      • 0.22% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers
    • 0.11% fail on Hydraulic systems
      • 0.11% fail on Valves
  • 8.5% fail on Visibility
    • 5.9% fail on Wipers
    • 1.4% fail on Washers (60% better than other 2002 cars)
    • 0.66% fail on Bonnet (3 times worse than other 2002 cars)
    • 0.55% fail on View to rear
      • 0.55% fail on Mirrors
    • 0.22% fail on Condition of glass
      • 0.22% fail on Windscreen
    • 0.11% fail on Driver's view
  • 8.3% fail on Steering (96% worse than other 2002 cars)
    • 4.9% fail on Steering gear (4 times worse than other 2002 cars)
      • 4.9% fail on Steering rack (4 times worse than other 2002 cars)
      • 0.22% fail on Operation (11 times worse than other 2002 cars)
    • 3.7% fail on Steering linkage components
      • 3.5% fail on Track rod end
      • 0.11% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.11% fail on Drag link end
    • 0.44% fail on Power steering
      • 0.33% fail on Other components
      • 0.11% fail on Rams
  • 7.1% fail on Body, chassis, structure (29% better than other 2002 cars)
    • 3.1% fail on Transmission
      • 2.8% fail on Drive shafts
        • 2.7% fail on Joints
        • 0.11% fail on Flexible couplings
      • 0.33% fail on Prop shafts
        • 0.33% fail on Joints
    • 2.1% fail on Exhaust system
    • 1.8% fail on Fuel system (2 times worse than other 2002 cars)
      • 1.3% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device (3 times worse than other 2002 cars)
      • 0.44% fail on Pipe (4 times worse than other 2002 cars)
    • 0.33% fail on Chassis
      • 0.33% fail on Chassis condition
    • 0.33% fail on Body
      • 0.33% fail on Other body component
    • 0.22% fail on Integral vehicle structure (81% better than other 2002 cars)
      • 0.22% fail on Integral vehicle structure condition (80% better than other 2002 cars)
    • 0.11% fail on Bumpers
  • 5.5% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks
    • 5.2% fail on Exhaust emissions
      • 5.1% fail on Spark ignition
        • 3.1% fail on Catalyst emissions
        • 1.5% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
        • 0.55% fail on Emissions not tested
        • 0.11% fail on Non catalyst emissions
      • 0.44% fail on Compression ignition
        • 0.44% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Non turbo (3 times worse than other 2002 cars)
        • 0.11% fail on On or after 01/01/2014
    • 0.33% fail on Fluid leaks
      • 0.22% fail on Engine oil leaks
      • 0.11% fail on Hydraulic fluid leaks
  • 5.4% fail on Tyres
    • 2.8% fail on Condition
    • 2.8% fail on Tread depth
    • 0.11% fail on Size/type
  • 1.9% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems (48% better than other 2002 cars)
    • 1.2% fail on Seat belts
      • 0.66% fail on Condition
      • 0.55% fail on Prescribed areas
    • 0.55% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp (65% better than other 2002 cars)
    • 0.11% fail on Airbags
      • 0.11% fail on Drivers airbag
  • 1.00% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 1.00% fail on Registration plates
  • 0.11% fail on Road Wheels
    • 0.11% fail on Condition

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