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Volvo S40 MOT Results

Registered in 2011
61.6% pass rate
from 1,696 tests in 2021
(16% worse than other 2011 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 2011 cars and highlighted areas where the Volvo S40 is unusually good or bad.

  • 16% fail on Suspension (45% worse than other 2011 cars)
    • 9.7% fail on Springs (110% worse than other 2011 cars)
      • 9.7% fail on Coil springs (110% worse than other 2011 cars)
        • 9.7% fail on Coil spring (110% worse than other 2011 cars)
    • 4.3% fail on Suspension arms
      • 3.6% fail on Pins and bushes (120% worse than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.59% fail on Ball joint (67% better than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.41% fail on Ball joint dust cover
    • 3.4% fail on Anti-roll bars
      • 1.2% fail on Linkage (5 times worse than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.77% fail on Linkage pins and bushes (7 times worse than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.77% fail on Linkage ball joints
      • 0.24% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.18% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.18% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover (77% better than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.059% fail on Ball joint dust cover
    • 0.35% fail on Shock absorbers
    • 0.24% fail on Wheel bearings
    • 0.18% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.18% fail on Pins and bushes
  • 13% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (21% worse than other 2011 cars)
    • 4.5% fail on Direction indicators (160% worse than other 2011 cars)
      • 4.5% fail on Flashing type (160% worse than other 2011 cars)
        • 3.5% fail on Individual direction indicators (2 times worse than other 2011 cars)
        • 0.88% fail on Side repeaters
        • 0.18% fail on All direction indicators
    • 4.1% fail on Headlamp aim (51% worse than other 2011 cars)
      • 3.8% fail on Headlamp aim (54% worse than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.35% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
    • 3.0% fail on Headlamps
      • 2.7% fail on Headlamp
      • 0.24% fail on Headlamp cleaning device (3 times worse than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.12% fail on Headlamp levelling device
    • 2.4% fail on Registration plate lamp(s)
    • 0.83% fail on Stop lamp (66% better than other 2011 cars)
    • 0.18% fail on Rear reflectors
    • 0.12% fail on Electrical equipment
      • 0.12% fail on Horn
    • 0.059% fail on Position lamps
      • 0.059% fail on Position lamp
    • 0.059% fail on Reversing lamps
      • 0.059% fail on Reversing lamps
  • 7.8% fail on Body, chassis, structure (150% worse than other 2011 cars)
    • 6.8% fail on Transmission (4 times worse than other 2011 cars)
      • 6.7% fail on Drive shafts (4 times worse than other 2011 cars)
        • 6.7% fail on Joints (4 times worse than other 2011 cars)
        • 0.059% fail on Flexible couplings
      • 0.12% fail on Prop shafts
        • 0.12% fail on Joints
    • 0.53% fail on Exhaust system (58% better than other 2011 cars)
    • 0.24% fail on Fuel system
      • 0.12% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device
      • 0.059% fail on Tank
      • 0.059% fail on Hose
    • 0.12% fail on Boot lid (5 times worse than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.12% fail on Boot lid condition (6 times worse than other 2011 cars)
    • 0.059% fail on Chassis
      • 0.059% fail on Chassis condition
    • 0.059% fail on Bumpers
    • 0.059% fail on Body
      • 0.059% fail on Panel
    • 0.059% fail on Doors
      • 0.059% fail on Front passenger's door
        • 0.059% fail on Door condition
    • 0.059% fail on Undertray
  • 6.5% fail on Brakes
    • 2.6% fail on Mechanical brake components
      • 1.9% fail on Brake linings and pads
        • 1.9% fail on Brake pads
      • 0.94% fail on Brake discs and drums
        • 0.94% fail on Brake discs
    • 2.5% fail on Brake performance
      • 1.2% fail on Service brake performance
        • 1.2% fail on Rbt
          • 0.94% fail on Service brake performance
          • 0.24% fail on Service brake imbalance
      • 1.0% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp)
        • 1.0% fail on Rbt (sp)
      • 0.53% fail on Parking brake performance
        • 0.53% fail on Rbt
          • 0.41% fail on Parking brake performance
          • 0.059% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
          • 0.059% fail on Parking brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
      • 0.29% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
        • 0.29% fail on Rbt (sp)
          • 0.18% fail on Service brake performance
          • 0.18% fail on Service brake imbalance
      • 0.12% fail on Brake performance not tested
    • 1.1% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders) (10 times worse than other 2011 cars)
      • 1.0% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers (12 times worse than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.12% fail on Hydraulic brake cylinder
    • 0.53% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever
      • 0.53% fail on Hand lever (2 times worse than other 2011 cars)
    • 0.35% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC
      • 0.29% fail on Electronic stability control
      • 0.12% fail on Anti-lock braking system
    • 0.29% fail on Parking brake control
      • 0.29% fail on Lever
    • 0.059% fail on Hydraulic systems
      • 0.059% fail on Brake fluid
    • 0.059% fail on Rigid brake pipes
    • 0.059% fail on Other components and prescribed areas
      • 0.059% fail on Other components
  • 6.3% fail on Tyres
    • 3.7% fail on Condition
    • 2.7% fail on Tread depth
    • 0.12% fail on Size/type
  • 4.5% fail on Visibility
    • 2.3% fail on Washers
    • 1.9% fail on Wipers
    • 0.29% fail on View to rear
      • 0.29% fail on Mirrors
    • 0.18% fail on Condition of glass
      • 0.18% fail on Windscreen
    • 0.059% fail on Driver's view
  • 2.2% fail on Steering
    • 1.4% fail on Steering gear (5 times worse than other 2011 cars)
      • 1.4% fail on Steering rack (6 times worse than other 2011 cars)
    • 0.65% fail on Steering linkage components (58% better than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.65% fail on Track rod end (55% better than other 2011 cars)
    • 0.18% fail on Power steering
      • 0.18% fail on Other components (9 times worse than other 2011 cars)
    • 0.059% fail on Steering column
  • 2.1% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks
    • 1.9% fail on Exhaust emissions
      • 1.5% fail on Compression ignition (75% worse than other 2011 cars)
        • 1.0% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (120% worse than other 2011 cars)
        • 0.41% fail on On or after 01/07/2008
        • 0.18% fail on Emissions not tested
        • 0.059% fail on Emission control equipment
          • 0.059% fail on Particulate filter
      • 0.47% fail on Spark ignition (69% better than other 2011 cars)
        • 0.47% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
    • 0.18% fail on Fluid leaks
      • 0.12% fail on Engine oil leaks
      • 0.059% fail on Hydraulic fluid leaks
  • 0.47% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems
    • 0.24% fail on Seat belts
      • 0.24% fail on Condition
    • 0.24% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp
  • 0.24% fail on Road Wheels
    • 0.24% fail on Attachment
  • 0.18% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 0.18% fail on Registration plates
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