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Volvo S40 MOT Results

Registered in 2010
60.6% pass rate
from 2,499 tests in 2021
(7.3% worse than other 2010 cars)
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 2010 cars and highlighted areas where the Volvo S40 is unusually good or bad.

  • 16% fail on Suspension (22% worse than other 2010 cars)
    • 7.5% fail on Springs (38% worse than other 2010 cars)
      • 7.5% fail on Coil springs (39% worse than other 2010 cars)
        • 7.5% fail on Coil spring (39% worse than other 2010 cars)
    • 5.4% fail on Suspension arms (31% worse than other 2010 cars)
      • 4.0% fail on Pins and bushes (140% worse than other 2010 cars)
      • 1.3% fail on Ball joint (36% better than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.20% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.080% fail on Suspension arm
    • 4.8% fail on Anti-roll bars (37% worse than other 2010 cars)
      • 2.5% fail on Linkage (9 times worse than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.84% fail on Linkage ball joints
      • 0.52% fail on Linkage pins and bushes (3 times worse than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.20% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.16% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting (10 times worse than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.16% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.12% fail on Ball joint dust cover (76% better than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.12% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover (90% better than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.12% fail on Linkage attachment bracket and mounting (9 times worse than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.080% fail on Anti-roll bar
    • 1.1% fail on Wheel bearings (96% worse than other 2010 cars)
    • 0.52% fail on Shock absorbers
    • 0.16% fail on Suspension rods
      • 0.080% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.040% fail on Suspension rod
      • 0.040% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
      • 0.040% fail on Pins and bushes
    • 0.080% fail on Macpherson strut
      • 0.040% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
      • 0.040% fail on Ball joint dust cover
    • 0.080% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.040% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.040% fail on Ball joint dust cover
  • 12% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment
    • 4.0% fail on Headlamp aim (37% worse than other 2010 cars)
      • 3.7% fail on Headlamp aim (39% worse than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.40% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
    • 3.2% fail on Headlamps
      • 3.0% fail on Headlamp
      • 0.16% fail on Headlamp levelling device
      • 0.040% fail on Dipswitch
    • 3.2% fail on Direction indicators (54% worse than other 2010 cars)
      • 3.2% fail on Flashing type (54% worse than other 2010 cars)
        • 2.4% fail on Individual direction indicators (91% worse than other 2010 cars)
        • 0.72% fail on Side repeaters
        • 0.12% fail on All direction indicators
        • 0.040% fail on Switch
      • 0.040% fail on Semaphore
        • 0.040% fail on Arm
    • 2.8% fail on Registration plate lamp(s) (43% worse than other 2010 cars)
    • 0.32% fail on Stop lamp (89% better than other 2010 cars)
    • 0.24% fail on Electrical equipment
      • 0.20% fail on Horn
      • 0.040% fail on Battery(ies)
    • 0.12% fail on Rear reflectors
    • 0.080% fail on Position lamps
      • 0.080% fail on Position lamp
    • 0.080% fail on Front and rear fog lamps (86% better than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.080% fail on Rear fog lamp (86% better than other 2010 cars)
        • 0.080% fail on Rear fog lamp (86% better than other 2010 cars)
    • 0.040% fail on Hazard warning
      • 0.040% fail on Switch
  • 8.0% fail on Tyres (32% worse than other 2010 cars)
    • 4.8% fail on Condition (67% worse than other 2010 cars)
    • 3.8% fail on Tread depth
    • 0.040% fail on Size/type
  • 7.0% fail on Brakes
    • 2.9% fail on Brake performance (27% better than other 2010 cars)
      • 1.8% fail on Service brake performance
        • 1.8% fail on Rbt
          • 1.7% fail on Service brake performance
          • 0.20% fail on Service brake imbalance
      • 1.0% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp) (44% better than other 2010 cars)
        • 1.0% fail on Rbt (sp) (41% better than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.64% fail on Parking brake performance
        • 0.60% fail on Rbt
          • 0.52% fail on Parking brake performance
          • 0.080% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
        • 0.040% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.040% fail on Parking brake performance
      • 0.040% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
        • 0.040% fail on Rbt (sp)
          • 0.040% fail on Service brake performance
    • 2.2% fail on Mechanical brake components
      • 1.9% fail on Brake linings and pads
        • 1.9% fail on Brake pads
      • 0.32% fail on Brake discs and drums (72% better than other 2010 cars)
        • 0.28% fail on Brake discs (75% better than other 2010 cars)
        • 0.040% fail on Brake drums
      • 0.040% fail on Brake cables, rods, levers and linkages
        • 0.040% fail on Lever
    • 0.76% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders) (4 times worse than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.76% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers (7 times worse than other 2010 cars)
    • 0.68% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever (100% worse than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.48% fail on Hand lever (150% worse than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.20% fail on Pedal
    • 0.48% fail on Parking brake control
      • 0.48% fail on Lever
    • 0.36% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC
      • 0.24% fail on Anti-lock braking system
      • 0.16% fail on Electronic stability control
    • 0.12% fail on Rigid brake pipes (84% better than other 2010 cars)
    • 0.080% fail on Hydraulic systems
      • 0.080% fail on Brake fluid
    • 0.080% fail on Flexible brake hoses
    • 0.040% fail on Air and vacuum systems
      • 0.040% fail on Servos
  • 5.0% fail on Visibility
    • 2.5% fail on Wipers
    • 2.3% fail on Washers
    • 0.24% fail on View to rear
      • 0.24% fail on Mirrors
    • 0.080% fail on Bonnet
    • 0.080% fail on Condition of glass
      • 0.080% fail on Windscreen
  • 4.5% fail on Steering (91% worse than other 2010 cars)
    • 3.5% fail on Steering gear (10 times worse than other 2010 cars)
      • 3.5% fail on Steering rack (11 times worse than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.040% fail on Operation
    • 0.76% fail on Steering linkage components (60% better than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.64% fail on Track rod end (64% better than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.080% fail on Drag link end
      • 0.040% fail on Ball joint
    • 0.32% fail on Power steering (2 times worse than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.20% fail on Pipes and hoses (10 times worse than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.080% fail on Other components
      • 0.040% fail on Operation
      • 0.040% fail on Rams
    • 0.080% fail on Steering play
      • 0.080% fail on Steering rack
  • 3.0% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks
    • 2.9% fail on Exhaust emissions
      • 2.4% fail on Compression ignition (91% worse than other 2010 cars)
        • 1.4% fail on On or after 01/07/2008 (130% worse than other 2010 cars)
        • 0.64% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
        • 0.24% fail on Emissions not tested
        • 0.080% fail on Emission control equipment
          • 0.040% fail on Particulate filter
          • 0.040% fail on Other emission control equipment
        • 0.080% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Turbo
      • 0.56% fail on Spark ignition (73% better than other 2010 cars)
        • 0.44% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (54% better than other 2010 cars)
        • 0.080% fail on Catalyst emissions (91% better than other 2010 cars)
        • 0.040% fail on Emission control equipment
          • 0.040% fail on Catalytic converter
        • 0.040% fail on Emissions not tested
    • 0.080% fail on Fluid leaks
      • 0.040% fail on Engine oil leaks
      • 0.040% fail on Other leaks
    • 0.040% fail on Noise suppression
      • 0.040% fail on Undertray
  • 2.6% fail on Body, chassis, structure (34% better than other 2010 cars)
    • 1.1% fail on Transmission
      • 1.0% fail on Drive shafts
        • 1.0% fail on Joints
      • 0.040% fail on Prop shafts
        • 0.040% fail on Joints
    • 0.84% fail on Exhaust system (50% better than other 2010 cars)
    • 0.24% fail on Boot lid (10 times worse than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.24% fail on Boot lid condition (11 times worse than other 2010 cars)
    • 0.16% fail on Bumpers
    • 0.16% fail on Doors
      • 0.16% fail on Other passenger's door
        • 0.16% fail on Door condition
    • 0.12% fail on Body
      • 0.080% fail on Other body component
      • 0.040% fail on Panel
    • 0.12% fail on Undertray
    • 0.080% fail on Seats
      • 0.040% fail on Driver's seat
      • 0.040% fail on Passenger's seat
    • 0.040% fail on Passenger compartment
  • 0.56% fail on Road Wheels
    • 0.56% fail on Attachment
  • 0.52% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 0.52% fail on Registration plates
  • 0.40% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems (56% better than other 2010 cars)
    • 0.20% fail on Seat belts
      • 0.20% fail on Condition
    • 0.20% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp
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