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Volvo S40 MOT Results

Registered in 2005
54.3% pass rate
from 2,671 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 2005 cars and highlighted areas where the Volvo S40 is unusually good or bad.

  • 20% fail on Suspension (16% worse than other 2005 cars)
    • 7.9% fail on Springs (68% worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 7.8% fail on Coil springs (69% worse than other 2005 cars)
        • 7.8% fail on Coil spring (69% worse than other 2005 cars)
        • 0.037% fail on Mounting
      • 0.037% fail on Spring mounting prescribed areas
    • 5.9% fail on Anti-roll bars
      • 1.8% fail on Linkage ball joints
      • 1.5% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover
      • 1.0% fail on Linkage (190% worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 1.0% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.64% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.11% fail on Linkage pins and bushes
      • 0.075% fail on Anti-roll bar
      • 0.075% fail on Linkage attachment bracket and mounting
    • 5.8% fail on Suspension arms
      • 3.4% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 1.9% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.41% fail on Suspension arm
      • 0.22% fail on Ball joint dust cover (76% better than other 2005 cars)
    • 2.5% fail on Wheel bearings (77% worse than other 2005 cars)
    • 2.4% fail on Shock absorbers (170% worse than other 2005 cars)
    • 0.34% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.22% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.037% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.037% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
      • 0.037% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.037% fail on Ball joint dust cover
    • 0.11% fail on Macpherson strut
      • 0.11% fail on Pins and bushes
    • 0.075% fail on Sub-frames (84% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.037% fail on Sub-frame
      • 0.037% fail on Ball joint
  • 15% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment
    • 4.9% fail on Headlamps
      • 4.8% fail on Headlamp
      • 0.11% fail on Headlamp levelling device
      • 0.037% fail on Dipswitch
    • 4.6% fail on Headlamp aim (29% worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 4.0% fail on Headlamp aim (28% worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.56% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
    • 3.4% fail on Direction indicators
      • 3.4% fail on Flashing type
        • 2.2% fail on Individual direction indicators
        • 1.1% fail on Side repeaters
        • 0.075% fail on All direction indicators
    • 3.4% fail on Registration plate lamp(s) (48% worse than other 2005 cars)
    • 0.94% fail on Stop lamp (77% better than other 2005 cars)
    • 0.49% fail on Front and rear fog lamps (53% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.49% fail on Rear fog lamp (53% better than other 2005 cars)
        • 0.49% fail on Rear fog lamp (53% better than other 2005 cars)
    • 0.26% fail on Electrical equipment
      • 0.19% fail on Horn
      • 0.075% fail on Battery(ies)
    • 0.15% fail on Position lamps
      • 0.15% fail on Position lamp
    • 0.037% fail on Hazard warning
      • 0.037% fail on Switch
  • 12% fail on Brakes
    • 8.7% fail on Brake performance (18% worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 6.5% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp) (56% worse than other 2005 cars)
        • 6.4% fail on Rbt (sp) (66% worse than other 2005 cars)
        • 0.037% fail on Decelerometer (sp)
      • 2.8% fail on Parking brake performance (73% worse than other 2005 cars)
        • 2.6% fail on Rbt (69% worse than other 2005 cars)
          • 2.3% fail on Parking brake performance (70% worse than other 2005 cars)
          • 0.15% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
          • 0.15% fail on Parking brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles) (2 times worse than other 2005 cars)
        • 0.19% fail on Plate brake tester (2 times worse than other 2005 cars)
          • 0.11% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
          • 0.075% fail on Parking brake performance
      • 2.2% fail on Service brake performance
        • 2.0% fail on Rbt (30% better than other 2005 cars)
          • 1.7% fail on Service brake performance (31% better than other 2005 cars)
          • 0.45% fail on Service brake imbalance
        • 0.15% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.15% fail on Service brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles) (3 times worse than other 2005 cars)
        • 0.037% fail on Decelerometer
          • 0.037% fail on Service brake performance
      • 0.37% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp) (61% better than other 2005 cars)
        • 0.34% fail on Rbt (sp) (63% better than other 2005 cars)
          • 0.26% fail on Service brake imbalance (64% better than other 2005 cars)
          • 0.15% fail on Service brake performance
        • 0.037% fail on Decelerometer (sp)
      • 0.11% fail on Brake performance not tested
    • 3.4% fail on Mechanical brake components
      • 2.4% fail on Brake linings and pads
        • 2.4% fail on Brake pads
      • 0.97% fail on Brake discs and drums
        • 0.94% fail on Brake discs
        • 0.037% fail on Brake drums
      • 0.15% fail on Brake cables, rods, levers and linkages
        • 0.15% fail on Cable
    • 0.67% fail on Parking brake control
      • 0.67% fail on Lever
    • 0.56% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC (61% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.45% fail on Anti-lock braking system (63% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.11% fail on Electronic stability control
      • 0.037% fail on Electronic braking system
    • 0.52% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever
      • 0.30% fail on Pedal
      • 0.22% fail on Hand lever
    • 0.26% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
      • 0.22% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers
      • 0.037% fail on Hydraulic brake cylinder
    • 0.19% fail on Rigid brake pipes (94% better than other 2005 cars)
    • 0.11% fail on Hydraulic systems
      • 0.075% fail on Brake fluid
      • 0.037% fail on Master cylinder
    • 0.075% fail on Flexible brake hoses
    • 0.075% fail on Other components and prescribed areas
      • 0.037% fail on Prescribed areas
        • 0.037% fail on Other braking system component
      • 0.037% fail on Additional braking device
  • 8.2% fail on Tyres (26% worse than other 2005 cars)
    • 5.1% fail on Condition (74% worse than other 2005 cars)
    • 3.2% fail on Tread depth
    • 0.22% fail on Size/type
  • 7.3% fail on Body, chassis, structure
    • 4.9% fail on Transmission (38% worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 4.9% fail on Drive shafts (44% worse than other 2005 cars)
        • 4.9% fail on Joints (46% worse than other 2005 cars)
        • 0.037% fail on Drive shaft
      • 0.037% fail on Prop shafts
        • 0.037% fail on Joints
    • 2.0% fail on Exhaust system (30% better than other 2005 cars)
    • 0.26% fail on Fuel system
      • 0.22% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device
      • 0.037% fail on Tank
    • 0.15% fail on Doors (71% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.11% fail on Other passenger's door
        • 0.11% fail on Door condition
      • 0.037% fail on Front passenger's door
        • 0.037% fail on Door condition
    • 0.15% fail on Undertray
    • 0.075% fail on Body
      • 0.075% fail on Panel
    • 0.075% fail on Boot lid
      • 0.075% fail on Boot lid condition
    • 0.037% fail on Integral vehicle structure
      • 0.037% fail on Integral vehicle structure condition
    • 0.037% fail on Chassis
      • 0.037% fail on Chassis condition
    • 0.037% fail on Engine mounting
      • 0.037% fail on Engine mounting condition
  • 5.7% fail on Visibility (25% better than other 2005 cars)
    • 3.0% fail on Washers
    • 2.8% fail on Wipers (27% better than other 2005 cars)
    • 0.11% fail on Condition of glass
      • 0.11% fail on Windscreen
    • 0.075% fail on View to rear
      • 0.075% fail on Mirrors
  • 5.2% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks (22% better than other 2005 cars)
    • 5.1% fail on Exhaust emissions (20% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 4.1% fail on Spark ignition
        • 2.7% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
        • 1.6% fail on Catalyst emissions
        • 0.34% fail on Emissions not tested (58% better than other 2005 cars)
        • 0.037% fail on Emission control equipment
          • 0.037% fail on Oxygen sensor
        • 0.037% fail on Non catalyst emissions
      • 1.0% fail on Compression ignition
        • 0.45% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Turbo
        • 0.30% fail on Emissions not tested
        • 0.075% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Non turbo
        • 0.075% fail on On or after 01/07/2008
        • 0.075% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (80% better than other 2005 cars)
        • 0.037% fail on On or after 01/01/2014
    • 0.19% fail on Fluid leaks
      • 0.19% fail on Engine oil leaks
  • 4.8% fail on Steering
    • 2.7% fail on Steering gear (2 times worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 2.7% fail on Steering rack (2 times worse than other 2005 cars)
    • 1.7% fail on Steering linkage components (40% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 1.5% fail on Track rod end (42% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.11% fail on Locking devices
      • 0.075% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.037% fail on Other components
        • 0.037% fail on Steering component
    • 0.49% fail on Power steering
      • 0.30% fail on Other components (180% worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.15% fail on Operation
      • 0.037% fail on Pipes and hoses
      • 0.037% fail on Pump
      • 0.037% fail on Rams
    • 0.037% fail on Steering play
      • 0.037% fail on Steering rack
  • 0.97% fail on Road Wheels (97% worse than other 2005 cars)
    • 0.86% fail on Attachment (120% worse than other 2005 cars)
    • 0.15% fail on Condition
  • 0.79% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems (73% better than other 2005 cars)
    • 0.56% fail on Seat belts (60% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.49% fail on Condition
      • 0.037% fail on Prescribed areas
      • 0.037% fail on Requirements
    • 0.22% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp (85% better than other 2005 cars)
  • 0.56% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 0.56% fail on Registration plates
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