Volvo S40 MOT Results

Registered in 2012

64.8% pass rate

from 1,408 tests in 2021

(20% worse than other 2012 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 2012 cars and highlighted areas where the Volvo S40 is unusually good or bad.

16% fail on Suspension (73% worse than other 2012 cars)
- 11% fail on Springs (140% worse than other 2012 cars)
  - 11% fail on Coil springs (140% worse than other 2012 cars)
    - 11% fail on Coil spring (140% worse than other 2012 cars)
- 5.1% fail on Suspension arms (66% worse than other 2012 cars)
  - 4.1% fail on Pins and bushes (2 times worse than other 2012 cars)
  - 0.71% fail on Ball joint (54% better than other 2012 cars)
  - 0.28% fail on Ball joint dust cover
  - 0.071% fail on Suspension arm
- 2.2% fail on Anti-roll bars
  - 0.85% fail on Linkage (7 times worse than other 2012 cars)
  - 0.36% fail on Linkage ball joints
  - 0.36% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover
  - 0.28% fail on Linkage pins and bushes (4 times worse than other 2012 cars)
  - 0.14% fail on Linkage attachment bracket and mounting (27 times worse than other 2012 cars)
  - 0.071% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
  - 0.071% fail on Pins and bushes
  - 0.071% fail on Ball joint
  - 0.071% fail on Ball joint dust cover
- 0.36% fail on Shock absorbers
- 0.28% fail on Wheel bearings
- 0.14% fail on Other suspension component
  - 0.071% fail on Pins and bushes
  - 0.071% fail on Ball joint dust cover
9.2% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment
- 3.3% fail on Headlamp aim
  - 3.1% fail on Headlamp aim
  - 0.21% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
- 2.6% fail on Direction indicators (57% worse than other 2012 cars)
  - 2.6% fail on Flashing type (58% worse than other 2012 cars)
    - 1.8% fail on Individual direction indicators (88% worse than other 2012 cars)
    - 0.92% fail on Side repeaters
    - 0.071% fail on All direction indicators
- 1.9% fail on Registration plate lamp(s)
- 1.6% fail on Headlamps
  - 1.6% fail on Headlamp
- 0.21% fail on Stop lamp (89% better than other 2012 cars)
- 0.14% fail on Rear reflectors
- 0.071% fail on Electrical equipment
  - 0.071% fail on Horn
7.7% fail on Body, chassis, structure (2 times worse than other 2012 cars)
- 7.4% fail on Transmission (5 times worse than other 2012 cars)
  - 7.1% fail on Drive shafts (5 times worse than other 2012 cars)
    - 7.0% fail on Joints (5 times worse than other 2012 cars)
    - 0.071% fail on Drive shaft
    - 0.071% fail on Flexible couplings
  - 0.28% fail on Prop shafts (5 times worse than other 2012 cars)
    - 0.28% fail on Joints (7 times worse than other 2012 cars)
- 0.21% fail on Exhaust system (78% better than other 2012 cars)
- 0.071% fail on Fuel system
  - 0.071% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device
- 0.071% fail on Bumpers
- 0.071% fail on Body
  - 0.071% fail on Other body component
- 0.071% fail on Doors
  - 0.071% fail on Other passenger's door
    - 0.071% fail on Door condition
- 0.071% fail on Boot lid
  - 0.071% fail on Boot lid condition
6.2% fail on Brakes
- 2.5% fail on Mechanical brake components
  - 2.1% fail on Brake linings and pads
    - 2.1% fail on Brake pads
  - 0.43% fail on Brake discs and drums
    - 0.43% fail on Brake discs
  - 0.071% fail on Brake cables, rods, levers and linkages
    - 0.071% fail on Cable
- 1.9% fail on Brake performance
  - 0.71% fail on Service brake performance
    - 0.71% fail on Rbt
      - 0.57% fail on Service brake performance
      - 0.14% fail on Service brake imbalance
  - 0.71% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp)
    - 0.71% fail on Rbt (sp)
  - 0.64% fail on Parking brake performance
    - 0.64% fail on Rbt
      - 0.50% fail on Parking brake performance
      - 0.071% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
      - 0.071% fail on Parking brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
  - 0.28% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
    - 0.28% fail on Rbt (sp)
      - 0.21% fail on Service brake imbalance
      - 0.071% fail on Service brake performance
  - 0.071% fail on Brake performance not tested
- 1.3% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders) (15 times worse than other 2012 cars)
  - 1.3% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers (20 times worse than other 2012 cars)
- 0.43% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever
  - 0.21% fail on Pedal
  - 0.21% fail on Hand lever
- 0.36% fail on Parking brake control
  - 0.36% fail on Lever
- 0.21% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC
  - 0.14% fail on Electronic stability control
  - 0.071% fail on Anti-lock braking system
- 0.14% fail on Flexible brake hoses
- 0.071% fail on Air and vacuum systems
  - 0.071% fail on Leaks
- 0.071% fail on Hydraulic systems
  - 0.071% fail on Reservoirs
5.9% fail on Tyres
- 3.8% fail on Condition (44% worse than other 2012 cars)
- 2.6% fail on Tread depth
- 0.071% fail on Size/type
3.6% fail on Visibility
- 2.1% fail on Wipers
- 1.4% fail on Washers
- 0.14% fail on Condition of glass
  - 0.14% fail on Windscreen
1.2% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks
- 0.99% fail on Exhaust emissions (49% better than other 2012 cars)
  - 0.78% fail on Compression ignition
    - 0.57% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
    - 0.21% fail on On or after 01/07/2008
    - 0.071% fail on Emissions not tested
  - 0.21% fail on Spark ignition (83% better than other 2012 cars)
    - 0.21% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
    - 0.071% fail on Catalyst emissions
- 0.14% fail on Fluid leaks
  - 0.071% fail on Engine oil leaks
  - 0.071% fail on Transmission oil leaks
- 0.071% fail on Noise suppression
  - 0.071% fail on Undertray
0.57% fail on Road Wheels
- 0.43% fail on Attachment
- 0.14% fail on Condition
0.50% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems
- 0.36% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp
- 0.14% fail on Seat belts
  - 0.14% fail on Condition
0.43% fail on Identification of the vehicle
- 0.43% fail on Registration plates
0.43% fail on Steering (72% better than other 2012 cars)
- 0.28% fail on Steering linkage components (79% better than other 2012 cars)
  - 0.28% fail on Track rod end (78% better than other 2012 cars)
- 0.14% fail on Steering gear
  - 0.14% fail on Steering rack