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Volvo V40 MOT Results

Registered in 2000
49.9% pass rate
from 581 tests in 2021
(15% worse than other 2000 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 2000 cars and highlighted areas where the Volvo V40 is unusually good or bad.

  • 20% fail on Suspension (28% worse than other 2000 cars)
    • 8.1% fail on Anti-roll bars (120% worse than other 2000 cars)
      • 2.9% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover (3 times worse than other 2000 cars)
      • 2.1% fail on Linkage ball joints (120% worse than other 2000 cars)
      • 1.5% fail on Ball joint dust cover (4 times worse than other 2000 cars)
      • 0.86% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.69% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.52% fail on Linkage
      • 0.34% fail on Linkage pins and bushes
      • 0.17% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
    • 6.5% fail on Springs (130% worse than other 2000 cars)
      • 6.5% fail on Coil springs (140% worse than other 2000 cars)
        • 6.5% fail on Coil spring (150% worse than other 2000 cars)
    • 5.0% fail on Suspension arms
      • 3.4% fail on Ball joint dust cover (3 times worse than other 2000 cars)
      • 1.4% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.69% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.34% fail on Suspension arm
      • 0.17% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
    • 2.4% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas
    • 1.2% fail on Wheel bearings
    • 0.69% fail on Suspension rods (5 times worse than other 2000 cars)
      • 0.34% fail on Pins and bushes (8 times worse than other 2000 cars)
      • 0.17% fail on Suspension rod
      • 0.17% fail on Ball joint dust cover
    • 0.52% fail on Macpherson strut
      • 0.17% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
      • 0.17% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.17% fail on Ball joint
    • 0.34% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.34% fail on Ball joint
    • 0.17% fail on Shock absorbers
  • 19% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (32% worse than other 2000 cars)
    • 7.1% fail on Headlamps (76% worse than other 2000 cars)
      • 6.4% fail on Headlamp (74% worse than other 2000 cars)
      • 0.86% fail on Headlamp levelling device
    • 6.0% fail on Headlamp aim (67% worse than other 2000 cars)
      • 5.3% fail on Headlamp aim (61% worse than other 2000 cars)
      • 0.69% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
    • 4.8% fail on Direction indicators (110% worse than other 2000 cars)
      • 4.8% fail on Flashing type (110% worse than other 2000 cars)
        • 3.6% fail on Individual direction indicators (150% worse than other 2000 cars)
        • 2.1% fail on Side repeaters (170% worse than other 2000 cars)
    • 1.7% fail on Stop lamp (56% better than other 2000 cars)
    • 1.7% fail on Registration plate lamp(s)
    • 1.0% fail on Front and rear fog lamps
      • 1.0% fail on Rear fog lamp
        • 0.86% fail on Rear fog lamp
        • 0.17% fail on Switch
    • 1.0% fail on Electrical equipment
      • 1.0% fail on Battery(ies)
    • 0.52% fail on Position lamps
      • 0.52% fail on Position lamp
    • 0.34% fail on Hazard warning
      • 0.34% fail on Switch
    • 0.17% fail on Outline marker lamps
      • 0.17% fail on Outline marker lamp
  • 14% fail on Brakes
    • 7.2% fail on Brake performance
      • 3.6% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp)
        • 3.6% fail on Rbt (sp)
      • 2.4% fail on Service brake performance
        • 2.4% fail on Rbt
          • 2.1% fail on Service brake performance
          • 0.69% fail on Service brake imbalance
      • 2.1% fail on Parking brake performance
        • 1.9% fail on Rbt
          • 1.7% fail on Parking brake performance
          • 0.17% fail on Parking brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
        • 0.17% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.17% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
      • 1.0% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
        • 1.0% fail on Rbt (sp)
          • 0.69% fail on Service brake imbalance
          • 0.34% fail on Service brake performance
      • 0.69% fail on Brake performance not tested
    • 3.1% fail on Rigid brake pipes
    • 2.9% fail on Mechanical brake components
      • 2.2% fail on Brake linings and pads
        • 2.2% fail on Brake pads
      • 0.69% fail on Brake discs and drums
        • 0.69% fail on Brake discs
      • 0.34% fail on Brake cables, rods, levers and linkages
        • 0.17% fail on Relay lever
        • 0.17% fail on Pivot
    • 1.5% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever (2 times worse than other 2000 cars)
      • 0.86% fail on Pedal (2 times worse than other 2000 cars)
      • 0.69% fail on Hand lever
    • 1.0% fail on Flexible brake hoses (2 times worse than other 2000 cars)
    • 0.86% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders) (2 times worse than other 2000 cars)
      • 0.69% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers (3 times worse than other 2000 cars)
      • 0.17% fail on Hydraulic brake cylinder
    • 0.52% fail on Parking brake control
      • 0.52% fail on Lever
    • 0.52% fail on Other components and prescribed areas
      • 0.52% fail on Other components (30 times worse than other 2000 cars)
    • 0.17% fail on Hydraulic systems
      • 0.17% fail on Brake fluid
    • 0.17% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC
      • 0.17% fail on Electronic braking system
  • 9.8% fail on Steering (160% worse than other 2000 cars)
    • 5.5% fail on Steering linkage components (130% worse than other 2000 cars)
      • 5.2% fail on Track rod end (170% worse than other 2000 cars)
      • 0.17% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.17% fail on Other components
        • 0.17% fail on Steering linkage
    • 5.2% fail on Steering gear (4 times worse than other 2000 cars)
      • 5.0% fail on Steering rack (4 times worse than other 2000 cars)
      • 0.17% fail on Operation
    • 0.34% fail on Power steering
      • 0.34% fail on Operation
  • 9.3% fail on Visibility
    • 6.0% fail on Wipers
    • 2.9% fail on Washers
    • 0.69% fail on Bonnet (3 times worse than other 2000 cars)
    • 0.17% fail on Driver's view
    • 0.17% fail on Condition of glass
      • 0.17% fail on Windscreen
  • 8.1% fail on Body, chassis, structure
    • 3.4% fail on Transmission
      • 3.4% fail on Drive shafts
        • 3.4% fail on Joints
      • 0.17% fail on Prop shafts
        • 0.17% fail on Joints
    • 2.1% fail on Exhaust system
    • 1.4% fail on Fuel system (170% worse than other 2000 cars)
      • 1.2% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device (5 times worse than other 2000 cars)
      • 0.34% fail on Hose (5 times worse than other 2000 cars)
    • 0.86% fail on Doors
      • 0.52% fail on Other passenger's door
        • 0.52% fail on Door condition
      • 0.17% fail on Driver's door
        • 0.17% fail on Door condition
      • 0.17% fail on Front passenger's door
        • 0.17% fail on Door condition
    • 0.52% fail on Body
      • 0.17% fail on Body condition
      • 0.17% fail on Panel
      • 0.17% fail on Other body component
    • 0.34% fail on Integral vehicle structure
      • 0.34% fail on Integral vehicle structure condition
    • 0.17% fail on Chassis
      • 0.17% fail on Chassis condition
  • 7.9% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks
    • 7.6% fail on Exhaust emissions
      • 7.4% fail on Spark ignition
        • 3.6% fail on Catalyst emissions
        • 3.1% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (120% worse than other 2000 cars)
        • 1.5% fail on Emissions not tested
        • 0.17% fail on Non catalyst emissions
      • 0.17% fail on Compression ignition
        • 0.17% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Non turbo
    • 0.34% fail on Fluid leaks
      • 0.34% fail on Engine oil leaks
    • 0.17% fail on Noise suppression
      • 0.17% fail on Sound deadening material
  • 6.4% fail on Tyres
    • 4.1% fail on Condition (88% worse than other 2000 cars)
    • 2.6% fail on Tread depth
    • 0.17% fail on Size/type
  • 3.4% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems
    • 1.9% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp
    • 1.5% fail on Seat belts
      • 0.86% fail on Condition
      • 0.69% fail on Prescribed areas
  • 1.0% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 1.0% fail on Registration plates
  • 0.34% fail on Road Wheels
    • 0.17% fail on Condition
    • 0.17% fail on Attachment

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