Volvo V40 MOT Results

Registered in 1996
23.1% pass rate
from 26 tests in 2021
(75% worse than other 1996 cars)
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 1996 cars and highlighted areas where the Volvo V40 is unusually good or bad.

  • 27% fail on Brakes
    • 27% fail on Brake performance (2 times worse than other 1996 cars)
      • 19% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp) (5 times worse than other 1996 cars)
        • 19% fail on Rbt (sp) (6 times worse than other 1996 cars)
      • 12% fail on Service brake performance (3 times worse than other 1996 cars)
        • 12% fail on Rbt (3 times worse than other 1996 cars)
          • 7.7% fail on Service brake performance
          • 3.8% fail on Service brake imbalance
      • 7.7% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
        • 7.7% fail on Rbt (sp)
          • 7.7% fail on Service brake imbalance
    • 3.8% fail on Mechanical brake components
      • 3.8% fail on Brake linings and pads
        • 3.8% fail on Brake pads
  • 27% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment
    • 12% fail on Headlamps
      • 12% fail on Headlamp (3 times worse than other 1996 cars)
    • 7.7% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 7.7% fail on Headlamp aim
    • 7.7% fail on Electrical equipment (5 times worse than other 1996 cars)
      • 3.8% fail on Battery(ies)
      • 3.8% fail on Horn
    • 3.8% fail on Stop lamp
  • 27% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks (2 times worse than other 1996 cars)
    • 27% fail on Exhaust emissions (2 times worse than other 1996 cars)
      • 27% fail on Spark ignition (3 times worse than other 1996 cars)
        • 19% fail on Catalyst emissions (2 times worse than other 1996 cars)
        • 7.7% fail on Emissions not tested (5 times worse than other 1996 cars)
  • 23% fail on Suspension
    • 12% fail on Anti-roll bars (5 times worse than other 1996 cars)
      • 12% fail on Ball joint dust cover (94 times worse than other 1996 cars)
    • 7.7% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas
    • 3.8% fail on Wheel bearings
    • 3.8% fail on Springs
      • 3.8% fail on Coil springs
        • 3.8% fail on Coil spring
    • 3.8% fail on Shock absorbers
    • 3.8% fail on Macpherson strut
      • 3.8% fail on Macpherson strut
    • 3.8% fail on Suspension arms
      • 3.8% fail on Pins and bushes
  • 23% fail on Body, chassis, structure
    • 19% fail on Exhaust system (5 times worse than other 1996 cars)
    • 7.7% fail on Transmission
      • 3.8% fail on Drive shafts
        • 3.8% fail on Joints
      • 3.8% fail on Prop shafts
        • 3.8% fail on Joints
  • 19% fail on Tyres (5 times worse than other 1996 cars)
    • 12% fail on Tread depth (6 times worse than other 1996 cars)
    • 7.7% fail on Size/type (48 times worse than other 1996 cars)
    • 3.8% fail on Condition
  • 12% fail on Steering
    • 7.7% fail on Steering gear (5 times worse than other 1996 cars)
      • 7.7% fail on Steering rack (6 times worse than other 1996 cars)
    • 3.8% fail on Steering linkage components
      • 3.8% fail on Track rod end
  • 3.8% fail on Visibility
    • 3.8% fail on Wipers

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