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Volvo V40 MOT Results

Registered in 1998
51.1% pass rate
from 233 tests in 2021
(24% worse than other 1998 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 1998 cars and highlighted areas where the Volvo V40 is unusually good or bad.

  • 18% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment
    • 7.3% fail on Headlamps (150% worse than other 1998 cars)
      • 6.4% fail on Headlamp (140% worse than other 1998 cars)
      • 0.86% fail on Headlamp levelling device
    • 5.6% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 5.2% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 0.43% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
    • 3.0% fail on Front and rear fog lamps
      • 3.0% fail on Rear fog lamp
        • 3.0% fail on Rear fog lamp
    • 1.7% fail on Position lamps (8 times worse than other 1998 cars)
      • 1.3% fail on Position lamp (6 times worse than other 1998 cars)
      • 0.43% fail on Switch
    • 1.7% fail on Stop lamp
    • 1.7% fail on Direction indicators
      • 1.7% fail on Flashing type
        • 1.3% fail on Individual direction indicators
        • 0.43% fail on Side repeaters
    • 1.7% fail on Electrical equipment
      • 1.7% fail on Battery(ies) (2 times worse than other 1998 cars)
    • 0.86% fail on Registration plate lamp(s)
    • 0.43% fail on Outline marker lamps
      • 0.43% fail on Outline marker lamp
    • 0.43% fail on Hazard warning
      • 0.43% fail on Switch
  • 16% fail on Brakes
    • 9.0% fail on Brake performance
      • 5.6% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp)
        • 5.6% fail on Rbt (sp)
      • 3.4% fail on Service brake performance
        • 3.4% fail on Rbt
          • 3.0% fail on Service brake performance
          • 1.3% fail on Service brake imbalance
      • 0.86% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
        • 0.86% fail on Rbt (sp)
          • 0.86% fail on Service brake imbalance
      • 0.86% fail on Parking brake performance
        • 0.86% fail on Rbt
          • 0.43% fail on Parking brake performance
          • 0.43% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
    • 7.3% fail on Rigid brake pipes (190% worse than other 1998 cars)
    • 3.0% fail on Mechanical brake components
      • 3.0% fail on Brake linings and pads (170% worse than other 1998 cars)
        • 3.0% fail on Brake pads (170% worse than other 1998 cars)
      • 0.86% fail on Brake discs and drums
        • 0.86% fail on Brake discs
      • 0.43% fail on Brake cables, rods, levers and linkages
        • 0.43% fail on Lever
    • 0.43% fail on Hydraulic systems
      • 0.43% fail on Brake fluid
    • 0.43% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
      • 0.43% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers
  • 15% fail on Suspension
    • 6.4% fail on Suspension arms
      • 3.0% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 2.6% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.86% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.43% fail on Suspension arm
    • 5.2% fail on Anti-roll bars
      • 1.3% fail on Linkage ball joints
      • 0.86% fail on Linkage pins and bushes
      • 0.86% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover
      • 0.43% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.43% fail on Linkage
      • 0.43% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.43% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.43% fail on Linkage attachment bracket and mounting
    • 3.4% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas
    • 1.7% fail on Springs
      • 1.7% fail on Coil springs
        • 1.7% fail on Coil spring
    • 0.86% fail on Axles
      • 0.86% fail on Swivel pins and bushes (5 times worse than other 1998 cars)
    • 0.43% fail on Wheel bearings
  • 13% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks (63% worse than other 1998 cars)
    • 12% fail on Exhaust emissions (66% worse than other 1998 cars)
      • 12% fail on Spark ignition (66% worse than other 1998 cars)
        • 9.0% fail on Catalyst emissions
        • 2.6% fail on Emissions not tested
        • 0.86% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
      • 0.86% fail on Compression ignition
        • 0.43% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Turbo
        • 0.43% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Non turbo
    • 0.43% fail on Fluid leaks
      • 0.43% fail on Other leaks
  • 9.4% fail on Visibility
    • 6.4% fail on Wipers
    • 3.0% fail on Washers
    • 0.43% fail on Condition of glass
      • 0.43% fail on Windscreen
  • 8.2% fail on Body, chassis, structure
    • 4.3% fail on Exhaust system
    • 1.7% fail on Transmission
      • 1.7% fail on Drive shafts
        • 1.7% fail on Joints
    • 0.86% fail on Chassis
      • 0.86% fail on Chassis condition
    • 0.86% fail on Body
      • 0.43% fail on Panel
      • 0.43% fail on Other body component
    • 0.43% fail on Integral vehicle structure
      • 0.43% fail on Integral vehicle structure condition
    • 0.43% fail on Fuel system
      • 0.43% fail on Pipe
    • 0.43% fail on Bumpers
    • 0.43% fail on Doors
      • 0.43% fail on Other passenger's door
        • 0.43% fail on Door condition
  • 7.3% fail on Tyres (99% worse than other 1998 cars)
    • 3.9% fail on Condition
    • 3.0% fail on Tread depth
    • 0.43% fail on Size/type
  • 6.4% fail on Steering
    • 3.9% fail on Steering linkage components
      • 3.9% fail on Track rod end (160% worse than other 1998 cars)
    • 3.0% fail on Steering gear (170% worse than other 1998 cars)
      • 3.0% fail on Steering rack (190% worse than other 1998 cars)
  • 3.0% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems
    • 3.0% fail on Seat belts
      • 3.0% fail on Prescribed areas
  • 0.43% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 0.43% fail on Registration plates
  • 0.43% fail on Road Wheels
    • 0.43% fail on Condition

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