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Volvo V40 MOT Results

Registered in 1997
46.8% pass rate
from 173 tests in 2021
(33% worse than other 1997 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 1997 cars and highlighted areas where the Volvo V40 is unusually good or bad.

  • 21% fail on Suspension (64% worse than other 1997 cars)
    • 10% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas (120% worse than other 1997 cars)
    • 9.2% fail on Suspension arms (170% worse than other 1997 cars)
      • 4.0% fail on Suspension arm (13 times worse than other 1997 cars)
      • 3.5% fail on Ball joint
      • 1.7% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 1.2% fail on Pins and bushes
    • 6.4% fail on Anti-roll bars (180% worse than other 1997 cars)
      • 1.7% fail on Pins and bushes (5 times worse than other 1997 cars)
      • 1.7% fail on Linkage ball joints
      • 1.2% fail on Ball joint dust cover (6 times worse than other 1997 cars)
      • 1.2% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover
      • 0.58% fail on Linkage
    • 1.7% fail on Wheel bearings
    • 0.58% fail on Springs
      • 0.58% fail on Coil springs
        • 0.58% fail on Coil spring
  • 17% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment
    • 9.2% fail on Headlamps (2 times worse than other 1997 cars)
      • 8.1% fail on Headlamp (2 times worse than other 1997 cars)
      • 1.2% fail on Headlamp levelling device
    • 5.2% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 4.6% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 1.2% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
    • 2.3% fail on Direction indicators
      • 1.7% fail on Flashing type
        • 1.2% fail on Individual direction indicators
        • 0.58% fail on Side repeaters
      • 0.58% fail on Semaphore
        • 0.58% fail on Arm
    • 2.3% fail on Electrical equipment
      • 1.2% fail on Battery(ies)
      • 1.2% fail on Horn
    • 1.7% fail on Front and rear fog lamps
      • 1.7% fail on Rear fog lamp
        • 1.7% fail on Rear fog lamp
    • 0.58% fail on Position lamps
      • 0.58% fail on Position lamp
    • 0.58% fail on Stop lamp
    • 0.58% fail on Hazard warning
      • 0.58% fail on Switch
    • 0.58% fail on Registration plate lamp(s)
    • 0.58% fail on Mandatory tell-tales
      • 0.58% fail on Rear fog lamp tell-tale
  • 14% fail on Brakes
    • 12% fail on Brake performance
      • 5.8% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
        • 5.8% fail on Rbt (sp)
          • 3.5% fail on Service brake performance
          • 2.9% fail on Service brake imbalance
      • 5.8% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp)
        • 5.8% fail on Rbt (sp)
      • 2.9% fail on Parking brake performance
        • 2.9% fail on Rbt
          • 2.9% fail on Parking brake performance
      • 2.3% fail on Service brake performance
        • 2.3% fail on Rbt
          • 1.7% fail on Service brake performance
          • 0.58% fail on Service brake imbalance
    • 2.3% fail on Rigid brake pipes
    • 1.7% fail on Mechanical brake components
      • 1.2% fail on Brake discs and drums
        • 1.2% fail on Brake discs
      • 0.58% fail on Brake linings and pads
        • 0.58% fail on Brake pads
    • 1.2% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever
      • 1.2% fail on Pedal
  • 13% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks (70% worse than other 1997 cars)
    • 13% fail on Exhaust emissions (72% worse than other 1997 cars)
      • 13% fail on Spark ignition (84% worse than other 1997 cars)
        • 10% fail on Catalyst emissions (90% worse than other 1997 cars)
        • 2.3% fail on Emissions not tested
    • 0.58% fail on Fluid leaks
      • 0.58% fail on Engine oil leaks
  • 13% fail on Steering (2 times worse than other 1997 cars)
    • 7.5% fail on Steering linkage components (2 times worse than other 1997 cars)
      • 7.5% fail on Track rod end (4 times worse than other 1997 cars)
    • 6.4% fail on Steering gear (4 times worse than other 1997 cars)
      • 6.4% fail on Steering rack (5 times worse than other 1997 cars)
  • 13% fail on Body, chassis, structure
    • 4.0% fail on Exhaust system
    • 4.0% fail on Transmission
      • 2.3% fail on Drive shafts
        • 2.3% fail on Joints
      • 1.7% fail on Prop shafts (4 times worse than other 1997 cars)
        • 1.7% fail on Joints (6 times worse than other 1997 cars)
    • 1.7% fail on Integral vehicle structure
      • 1.7% fail on Integral vehicle structure condition
    • 1.7% fail on Chassis
      • 1.7% fail on Chassis condition
    • 1.2% fail on Fuel system
      • 1.2% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device
    • 1.2% fail on Doors
      • 1.2% fail on Other passenger's door (5 times worse than other 1997 cars)
        • 1.2% fail on Door condition (5 times worse than other 1997 cars)
  • 9.2% fail on Visibility
    • 6.9% fail on Wipers
    • 1.7% fail on Washers
    • 0.58% fail on Bonnet
  • 8.7% fail on Tyres (150% worse than other 1997 cars)
    • 4.6% fail on Condition (170% worse than other 1997 cars)
    • 3.5% fail on Tread depth
    • 0.58% fail on Size/type
  • 4.0% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems
    • 2.9% fail on Seat belts
      • 2.9% fail on Prescribed areas
    • 1.2% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp
  • 0.58% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 0.58% fail on Registration plates
  • 0.58% fail on Speedometer and speed limiter
    • 0.58% fail on Speedometer

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