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Volvo S40 MOT Results

Registered in 2009
60.2% pass rate
from 3,122 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 2009 cars and highlighted areas where the Volvo S40 is unusually good or bad.

  • 16% fail on Suspension (12% worse than other 2009 cars)
    • 6.8% fail on Springs
      • 6.8% fail on Coil springs
        • 6.8% fail on Coil spring
    • 6.5% fail on Suspension arms (39% worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 5.0% fail on Pins and bushes (150% worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 1.3% fail on Ball joint (42% better than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.42% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.032% fail on Suspension arm
    • 3.9% fail on Anti-roll bars
      • 1.3% fail on Linkage (4 times worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.99% fail on Linkage ball joints
      • 0.51% fail on Linkage pins and bushes (3 times worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.45% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover (64% better than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.26% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.13% fail on Ball joint dust cover (77% better than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.13% fail on Linkage attachment bracket and mounting (12 times worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.096% fail on Anti-roll bar
      • 0.096% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.064% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
    • 0.86% fail on Wheel bearings
    • 0.77% fail on Shock absorbers
    • 0.16% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.064% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.032% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
      • 0.032% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.032% fail on Ball joint
    • 0.096% fail on Macpherson strut
      • 0.064% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
      • 0.032% fail on Macpherson strut
    • 0.032% fail on Suspension rods
      • 0.032% fail on Ball joint dust cover
  • 12% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment
    • 3.7% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 3.4% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 0.29% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
    • 3.4% fail on Headlamps
      • 3.3% fail on Headlamp
      • 0.032% fail on Headlamp levelling device
    • 3.2% fail on Registration plate lamp(s) (65% worse than other 2009 cars)
    • 2.9% fail on Direction indicators (47% worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 2.9% fail on Flashing type (48% worse than other 2009 cars)
        • 2.2% fail on Individual direction indicators (82% worse than other 2009 cars)
        • 0.42% fail on Side repeaters
        • 0.29% fail on All direction indicators (2 times worse than other 2009 cars)
        • 0.064% fail on Switch
    • 0.64% fail on Stop lamp (81% better than other 2009 cars)
    • 0.26% fail on Electrical equipment
      • 0.13% fail on Battery(ies)
      • 0.13% fail on Horn
    • 0.16% fail on Position lamps
      • 0.16% fail on Position lamp
    • 0.096% fail on Reversing lamps
      • 0.096% fail on Reversing lamps
    • 0.096% fail on Rear reflectors
    • 0.064% fail on Front and rear fog lamps (90% better than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.064% fail on Rear fog lamp (90% better than other 2009 cars)
        • 0.064% fail on Rear fog lamp (90% better than other 2009 cars)
  • 8.3% fail on Tyres (34% worse than other 2009 cars)
    • 5.0% fail on Condition (71% worse than other 2009 cars)
    • 3.8% fail on Tread depth
    • 0.29% fail on Size/type
  • 7.6% fail on Brakes
    • 3.6% fail on Brake performance (23% better than other 2009 cars)
      • 1.9% fail on Service brake performance
        • 1.9% fail on Rbt
          • 1.7% fail on Service brake performance
          • 0.38% fail on Service brake imbalance
      • 1.4% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp)
        • 1.4% fail on Rbt (sp)
      • 0.86% fail on Parking brake performance
        • 0.83% fail on Rbt
          • 0.58% fail on Parking brake performance
          • 0.19% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
          • 0.064% fail on Parking brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
        • 0.032% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.032% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
      • 0.19% fail on Brake performance not tested
      • 0.13% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp) (79% better than other 2009 cars)
        • 0.13% fail on Rbt (sp) (78% better than other 2009 cars)
          • 0.096% fail on Service brake imbalance (81% better than other 2009 cars)
          • 0.032% fail on Service brake performance
    • 3.1% fail on Mechanical brake components
      • 2.4% fail on Brake linings and pads
        • 2.4% fail on Brake pads
      • 0.61% fail on Brake discs and drums (47% better than other 2009 cars)
        • 0.61% fail on Brake discs (47% better than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.29% fail on Brake cables, rods, levers and linkages
        • 0.29% fail on Cable (2 times worse than other 2009 cars)
        • 0.032% fail on Pivot
    • 0.64% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC
      • 0.42% fail on Anti-lock braking system
      • 0.29% fail on Electronic stability control
    • 0.58% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever
      • 0.35% fail on Hand lever
      • 0.26% fail on Pedal
    • 0.45% fail on Parking brake control
      • 0.45% fail on Lever
    • 0.32% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
      • 0.26% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers (160% worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.064% fail on Hydraulic brake cylinder
    • 0.19% fail on Flexible brake hoses
    • 0.13% fail on Rigid brake pipes (87% better than other 2009 cars)
    • 0.064% fail on Hydraulic systems
      • 0.032% fail on Master cylinder
      • 0.032% fail on Brake fluid
    • 0.032% fail on Other components and prescribed areas
      • 0.032% fail on Other components
  • 5.0% fail on Visibility
    • 2.8% fail on Washers
    • 2.0% fail on Wipers (28% better than other 2009 cars)
    • 0.19% fail on Condition of glass
      • 0.19% fail on Windscreen
    • 0.16% fail on View to rear
      • 0.16% fail on Mirrors
  • 4.0% fail on Body, chassis, structure
    • 2.1% fail on Transmission
      • 2.0% fail on Drive shafts
        • 2.0% fail on Joints
        • 0.064% fail on Drive shaft
        • 0.032% fail on Flexible couplings
      • 0.032% fail on Prop shafts
        • 0.032% fail on Joints
    • 1.5% fail on Exhaust system
    • 0.19% fail on Boot lid (7 times worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.19% fail on Boot lid condition (8 times worse than other 2009 cars)
    • 0.16% fail on Fuel system
      • 0.13% fail on Pipe (3 times worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.032% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device
    • 0.064% fail on Engine mounting
      • 0.032% fail on Engine mounting condition
      • 0.032% fail on Bracket
    • 0.064% fail on Body
      • 0.032% fail on Body condition
      • 0.032% fail on Panel
    • 0.064% fail on Doors
      • 0.032% fail on Front passenger's door
        • 0.032% fail on Door condition
      • 0.032% fail on Other passenger's door
        • 0.032% fail on Door condition
    • 0.032% fail on Chassis
      • 0.032% fail on Chassis condition
    • 0.032% fail on Towbar
      • 0.032% fail on Other towbar components
    • 0.032% fail on Floor
  • 3.7% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks
    • 3.7% fail on Exhaust emissions
      • 2.3% fail on Compression ignition (57% worse than other 2009 cars)
        • 1.5% fail on On or after 01/07/2008 (99% worse than other 2009 cars)
        • 0.54% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
        • 0.19% fail on Emissions not tested
        • 0.096% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Turbo
        • 0.032% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Non turbo
      • 1.4% fail on Spark ignition (48% better than other 2009 cars)
        • 0.86% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
        • 0.45% fail on Catalyst emissions (67% better than other 2009 cars)
        • 0.22% fail on Emissions not tested
    • 0.096% fail on Fluid leaks
      • 0.096% fail on Engine oil leaks
  • 3.6% fail on Steering (53% worse than other 2009 cars)
    • 2.4% fail on Steering gear (6 times worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 2.4% fail on Steering rack (7 times worse than other 2009 cars)
    • 1.1% fail on Steering linkage components (45% better than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.83% fail on Track rod end (53% better than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.16% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.064% fail on Drag link end
      • 0.032% fail on Steering arm
    • 0.29% fail on Power steering (2 times worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.16% fail on Pipes and hoses (6 times worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.13% fail on Other components (3 times worse than other 2009 cars)
    • 0.032% fail on Steering play
      • 0.032% fail on Steering rack
  • 0.61% fail on Road Wheels
    • 0.51% fail on Attachment
    • 0.096% fail on Condition
  • 0.51% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems (52% better than other 2009 cars)
    • 0.35% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp
    • 0.16% fail on Seat belts (67% better than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.096% fail on Condition (73% better than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.032% fail on Attachment
      • 0.032% fail on Requirements
  • 0.45% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 0.45% fail on Registration plates
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