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Volvo S40 MOT Results

Registered in 2013
53.8% pass rate
from 52 tests in 2021
(68% worse than other 2013 cars)
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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 2013 cars and highlighted areas where the Volvo S40 is unusually good or bad.

  • 17% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment
    • 7.7% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 7.7% fail on Headlamp aim (2 times worse than other 2013 cars)
      • 1.9% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
    • 3.8% fail on Headlamps
      • 3.8% fail on Headlamp
    • 3.8% fail on Direction indicators
      • 3.8% fail on Flashing type
        • 1.9% fail on All direction indicators
        • 1.9% fail on Individual direction indicators
    • 3.8% fail on Registration plate lamp(s)
    • 1.9% fail on Front and rear fog lamps
      • 1.9% fail on Rear fog lamp
        • 1.9% fail on Rear fog lamp
    • 1.9% fail on Electrical equipment
      • 1.9% fail on Battery(ies)
  • 15% fail on Suspension
    • 7.7% fail on Springs
      • 7.7% fail on Coil springs
        • 7.7% fail on Coil spring
    • 5.8% fail on Suspension arms
      • 3.8% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 1.9% fail on Ball joint dust cover
    • 1.9% fail on Anti-roll bars
      • 1.9% fail on Linkage ball joints
  • 9.6% fail on Brakes
    • 3.8% fail on Mechanical brake components
      • 3.8% fail on Brake linings and pads
        • 3.8% fail on Brake pads
    • 3.8% fail on Brake performance
      • 1.9% fail on Brake performance not tested
      • 1.9% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp)
        • 1.9% fail on Rbt (sp)
    • 1.9% fail on Hydraulic systems
      • 1.9% fail on Brake fluid
    • 1.9% fail on Rigid brake pipes
    • 1.9% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
      • 1.9% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers
  • 9.6% fail on Tyres
    • 5.8% fail on Condition
    • 5.8% fail on Tread depth
  • 5.8% fail on Visibility
    • 1.9% fail on View to rear
      • 1.9% fail on Mirrors
    • 1.9% fail on Wipers
    • 1.9% fail on Washers
  • 5.8% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks
    • 5.8% fail on Exhaust emissions
      • 5.8% fail on Spark ignition (4 times worse than other 2013 cars)
        • 3.8% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (5 times worse than other 2013 cars)
        • 1.9% fail on Emissions not tested
      • 1.9% fail on Compression ignition
        • 1.9% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Non turbo
  • 3.8% fail on Steering
    • 1.9% fail on Steering gear
      • 1.9% fail on Steering rack
    • 1.9% fail on Steering linkage components
      • 1.9% fail on Track rod end
  • 1.9% fail on Body, chassis, structure
    • 1.9% fail on Transmission
      • 1.9% fail on Drive shafts
        • 1.9% fail on Joints
  • 1.9% fail on Road Wheels
    • 1.9% fail on Attachment

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