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Volvo S40 MOT Results

Registered in 2008
57.9% pass rate
from 4,129 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 2008 cars and highlighted areas where the Volvo S40 is unusually good or bad.

  • 19% fail on Suspension (17% worse than other 2008 cars)
    • 7.8% fail on Suspension arms (57% worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 4.9% fail on Pins and bushes (120% worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 2.4% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.73% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.048% fail on Suspension arm
    • 7.7% fail on Springs (28% worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 7.7% fail on Coil springs (29% worse than other 2008 cars)
        • 7.6% fail on Coil spring (29% worse than other 2008 cars)
        • 0.024% fail on Mounting
    • 3.9% fail on Anti-roll bars
      • 1.4% fail on Linkage ball joints
      • 1.0% fail on Linkage (3 times worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.68% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover (52% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.39% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.22% fail on Linkage pins and bushes
      • 0.12% fail on Ball joint dust cover (81% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.073% fail on Anti-roll bar
      • 0.073% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.024% fail on Linkage attachment bracket and mounting
    • 1.6% fail on Wheel bearings (86% worse than other 2008 cars)
    • 1.6% fail on Shock absorbers (58% worse than other 2008 cars)
    • 0.17% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.12% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.048% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.024% fail on Other suspension component
    • 0.048% fail on Suspension rods
      • 0.024% fail on Suspension rod
      • 0.024% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
    • 0.024% fail on Axles
      • 0.024% fail on Swivel pins and bushes
    • 0.024% fail on Sub-frames
      • 0.024% fail on Sub-frame
  • 14% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment
    • 4.5% fail on Headlamp aim (27% worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 4.1% fail on Headlamp aim (29% worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.41% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
    • 4.1% fail on Headlamps
      • 3.9% fail on Headlamp
      • 0.12% fail on Headlamp levelling device
      • 0.024% fail on Dipswitch
    • 3.7% fail on Direction indicators (72% worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 3.7% fail on Flashing type (72% worse than other 2008 cars)
        • 2.4% fail on Individual direction indicators (79% worse than other 2008 cars)
        • 1.2% fail on Side repeaters (67% worse than other 2008 cars)
        • 0.15% fail on All direction indicators
        • 0.048% fail on Switch
    • 3.6% fail on Registration plate lamp(s) (74% worse than other 2008 cars)
    • 0.65% fail on Stop lamp (83% better than other 2008 cars)
    • 0.24% fail on Electrical equipment
      • 0.12% fail on Horn
      • 0.073% fail on Battery(ies)
      • 0.048% fail on Electrical wiring
    • 0.22% fail on Rear reflectors (2 times worse than other 2008 cars)
    • 0.12% fail on Front and rear fog lamps (81% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.12% fail on Rear fog lamp (81% better than other 2008 cars)
        • 0.12% fail on Rear fog lamp (81% better than other 2008 cars)
    • 0.048% fail on Position lamps
      • 0.048% fail on Position lamp
    • 0.024% fail on Mandatory tell-tales
      • 0.024% fail on Main beam tell-tale
  • 9.1% fail on Brakes
    • 4.0% fail on Brake performance (25% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 2.0% fail on Service brake performance
        • 2.0% fail on Rbt
          • 1.8% fail on Service brake performance
          • 0.29% fail on Service brake imbalance
        • 0.024% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.024% fail on Service brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
      • 1.7% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp) (31% better than other 2008 cars)
        • 1.7% fail on Rbt (sp) (28% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.92% fail on Parking brake performance
        • 0.92% fail on Rbt
          • 0.82% fail on Parking brake performance
          • 0.073% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
          • 0.024% fail on Parking brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
      • 0.31% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp) (52% better than other 2008 cars)
        • 0.31% fail on Rbt (sp) (51% better than other 2008 cars)
          • 0.27% fail on Service brake imbalance
          • 0.048% fail on Service brake performance
      • 0.048% fail on Brake performance not tested
    • 3.9% fail on Mechanical brake components
      • 3.3% fail on Brake linings and pads (54% worse than other 2008 cars)
        • 3.3% fail on Brake pads (55% worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.56% fail on Brake discs and drums (54% better than other 2008 cars)
        • 0.56% fail on Brake discs (54% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.17% fail on Brake cables, rods, levers and linkages
        • 0.15% fail on Cable
        • 0.024% fail on Lever
    • 0.97% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC
      • 0.61% fail on Anti-lock braking system
      • 0.48% fail on Electronic stability control (81% worse than other 2008 cars)
    • 0.68% fail on Parking brake control
      • 0.68% fail on Lever (73% worse than other 2008 cars)
    • 0.51% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever
      • 0.31% fail on Pedal
      • 0.27% fail on Hand lever
    • 0.51% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders) (190% worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.46% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers (2 times worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.048% fail on Hydraulic brake cylinder
    • 0.12% fail on Hydraulic systems
      • 0.048% fail on Master cylinder (9 times worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.048% fail on Reservoirs
      • 0.024% fail on Brake fluid
    • 0.048% fail on Flexible brake hoses
    • 0.024% fail on Other components and prescribed areas
      • 0.024% fail on Other components
  • 8.2% fail on Tyres (25% worse than other 2008 cars)
    • 4.8% fail on Condition (57% worse than other 2008 cars)
    • 3.9% fail on Tread depth
    • 0.12% fail on Size/type
  • 6.6% fail on Body, chassis, structure
    • 3.6% fail on Transmission (31% worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 3.5% fail on Drive shafts (36% worse than other 2008 cars)
        • 3.4% fail on Joints (31% worse than other 2008 cars)
        • 0.12% fail on Drive shaft (4 times worse than other 2008 cars)
        • 0.024% fail on Bearing housing
      • 0.024% fail on Prop shafts
        • 0.024% fail on Joints
    • 2.6% fail on Exhaust system
    • 0.24% fail on Fuel system
      • 0.12% fail on Pipe
      • 0.073% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device
      • 0.024% fail on Tank
      • 0.024% fail on Hose
    • 0.15% fail on Doors (62% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.097% fail on Driver's door
        • 0.097% fail on Door condition
      • 0.048% fail on Other passenger's door
        • 0.048% fail on Door condition
    • 0.12% fail on Body
      • 0.12% fail on Other body component
    • 0.12% fail on Boot lid (3 times worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.12% fail on Boot lid condition (3 times worse than other 2008 cars)
    • 0.073% fail on Engine mounting
      • 0.048% fail on Engine mounting condition
      • 0.024% fail on Bracket
    • 0.048% fail on Bumpers
    • 0.048% fail on Seats
      • 0.048% fail on Driver's seat
    • 0.024% fail on Undertray
  • 5.2% fail on Visibility (18% better than other 2008 cars)
    • 2.5% fail on Washers (22% better than other 2008 cars)
    • 2.4% fail on Wipers
    • 0.29% fail on View to rear
      • 0.29% fail on Mirrors
    • 0.15% fail on Condition of glass
      • 0.15% fail on Windscreen
    • 0.024% fail on Driver's view
  • 4.3% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks (22% better than other 2008 cars)
    • 4.1% fail on Exhaust emissions (20% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 2.7% fail on Spark ignition (25% better than other 2008 cars)
        • 1.2% fail on Catalyst emissions (30% better than other 2008 cars)
        • 1.1% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (35% better than other 2008 cars)
        • 0.63% fail on Emissions not tested
      • 1.5% fail on Compression ignition
        • 0.63% fail on On or after 01/07/2008
        • 0.44% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Turbo
        • 0.24% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (55% better than other 2008 cars)
        • 0.15% fail on Emissions not tested
        • 0.12% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Non turbo
    • 0.22% fail on Fluid leaks
      • 0.097% fail on Engine oil leaks
      • 0.048% fail on Transmission oil leaks
      • 0.048% fail on Other leaks
      • 0.024% fail on Hydraulic fluid leaks
    • 0.048% fail on Noise suppression
      • 0.048% fail on Undertray
  • 3.9% fail on Steering (42% worse than other 2008 cars)
    • 2.3% fail on Steering gear (4 times worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 2.3% fail on Steering rack (4 times worse than other 2008 cars)
    • 1.4% fail on Steering linkage components (33% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 1.2% fail on Track rod end (34% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.073% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.024% fail on Drag link end
      • 0.024% fail on Steering arm
    • 0.39% fail on Power steering (120% worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.24% fail on Pipes and hoses (5 times worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.12% fail on Other components
      • 0.073% fail on Operation
    • 0.024% fail on Steering play
      • 0.024% fail on Steering rack
  • 1.7% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems
    • 1.5% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp (92% worse than other 2008 cars)
    • 0.17% fail on Seat belts (78% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.17% fail on Condition (60% better than other 2008 cars)
    • 0.048% fail on Airbags
      • 0.048% fail on Drivers airbag
  • 0.61% fail on Road Wheels
    • 0.56% fail on Attachment
    • 0.048% fail on Condition
  • 0.39% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 0.39% fail on Registration plates
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