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Volvo V40 MOT Results

Registered in 2001
52.1% pass rate
from 972 tests in 2021
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 2001 cars and highlighted areas where the Volvo V40 is unusually good or bad.

  • 21% fail on Suspension (26% worse than other 2001 cars)
    • 9.9% fail on Anti-roll bars (140% worse than other 2001 cars)
      • 2.3% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover (150% worse than other 2001 cars)
      • 2.2% fail on Linkage ball joints (88% worse than other 2001 cars)
      • 2.0% fail on Ball joint dust cover (3 times worse than other 2001 cars)
      • 1.1% fail on Ball joint (2 times worse than other 2001 cars)
      • 0.93% fail on Linkage
      • 0.72% fail on Linkage pins and bushes
      • 0.31% fail on Anti-roll bar (3 times worse than other 2001 cars)
      • 0.31% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.10% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
    • 7.3% fail on Springs (110% worse than other 2001 cars)
      • 7.3% fail on Coil springs (120% worse than other 2001 cars)
        • 7.3% fail on Coil spring (120% worse than other 2001 cars)
    • 4.9% fail on Suspension arms
      • 2.7% fail on Ball joint dust cover (2 times worse than other 2001 cars)
      • 1.2% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 1.2% fail on Ball joint
    • 1.1% fail on Macpherson strut (2 times worse than other 2001 cars)
      • 0.62% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting (5 times worse than other 2001 cars)
      • 0.31% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.21% fail on Macpherson strut
    • 0.82% fail on Shock absorbers
    • 0.82% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas (79% better than other 2001 cars)
    • 0.62% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.21% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.10% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.10% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
      • 0.10% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.10% fail on Ball joint dust cover
    • 0.31% fail on Wheel bearings (76% better than other 2001 cars)
    • 0.21% fail on Suspension rods
      • 0.21% fail on Pins and bushes
    • 0.21% fail on Sub-frames
      • 0.21% fail on Sub-frame
      • 0.10% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
  • 17% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment
    • 6.6% fail on Headlamp aim (74% worse than other 2001 cars)
      • 6.0% fail on Headlamp aim (75% worse than other 2001 cars)
      • 0.62% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
    • 4.5% fail on Headlamps
      • 4.3% fail on Headlamp
      • 0.21% fail on Headlamp levelling device
    • 4.4% fail on Direction indicators (81% worse than other 2001 cars)
      • 4.4% fail on Flashing type (81% worse than other 2001 cars)
        • 3.4% fail on Individual direction indicators (110% worse than other 2001 cars)
        • 1.1% fail on Side repeaters
        • 0.10% fail on All direction indicators
    • 1.7% fail on Registration plate lamp(s)
    • 1.3% fail on Stop lamp (70% better than other 2001 cars)
    • 1.2% fail on Front and rear fog lamps
      • 1.2% fail on Rear fog lamp
        • 1.2% fail on Rear fog lamp
    • 0.31% fail on Electrical equipment
      • 0.31% fail on Battery(ies)
    • 0.21% fail on Position lamps
      • 0.21% fail on Position lamp
    • 0.10% fail on Outline marker lamps
      • 0.10% fail on Outline marker lamp
    • 0.10% fail on Hazard warning
      • 0.10% fail on Switch
  • 16% fail on Brakes
    • 8.2% fail on Brake performance
      • 5.2% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp)
        • 5.2% fail on Rbt (sp) (48% worse than other 2001 cars)
      • 2.9% fail on Parking brake performance (97% worse than other 2001 cars)
        • 2.8% fail on Rbt (99% worse than other 2001 cars)
          • 2.7% fail on Parking brake performance (120% worse than other 2001 cars)
          • 0.10% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
        • 0.10% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.10% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
      • 2.3% fail on Service brake performance
        • 2.2% fail on Rbt
          • 2.1% fail on Service brake performance
          • 0.31% fail on Service brake imbalance
        • 0.10% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.10% fail on Service brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
      • 1.2% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
        • 1.2% fail on Rbt (sp)
          • 0.82% fail on Service brake imbalance
          • 0.62% fail on Service brake performance
      • 0.62% fail on Brake performance not tested
    • 5.1% fail on Mechanical brake components (100% worse than other 2001 cars)
      • 3.6% fail on Brake linings and pads (120% worse than other 2001 cars)
        • 3.6% fail on Brake pads (130% worse than other 2001 cars)
      • 1.6% fail on Brake discs and drums
        • 1.6% fail on Brake discs
      • 0.41% fail on Brake cables, rods, levers and linkages
        • 0.31% fail on Lever (6 times worse than other 2001 cars)
        • 0.10% fail on Cable
    • 4.6% fail on Rigid brake pipes
    • 1.2% fail on Flexible brake hoses (2 times worse than other 2001 cars)
    • 1.0% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever
      • 0.72% fail on Hand lever (190% worse than other 2001 cars)
      • 0.31% fail on Pedal
    • 0.51% fail on Parking brake control
      • 0.51% fail on Lever
    • 0.31% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC (82% better than other 2001 cars)
      • 0.31% fail on Anti-lock braking system (80% better than other 2001 cars)
    • 0.21% fail on Hydraulic systems
      • 0.10% fail on Servos
      • 0.10% fail on Master cylinder
      • 0.10% fail on Brake fluid
    • 0.10% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
      • 0.10% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers
  • 9.7% fail on Body, chassis, structure
    • 4.0% fail on Transmission
      • 4.0% fail on Drive shafts
        • 4.0% fail on Joints
    • 3.0% fail on Exhaust system
    • 1.5% fail on Fuel system (190% worse than other 2001 cars)
      • 1.1% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device (3 times worse than other 2001 cars)
      • 0.31% fail on Pipe
      • 0.21% fail on Hose
    • 0.72% fail on Chassis
      • 0.62% fail on Chassis condition
      • 0.10% fail on Strengthening plate
    • 0.72% fail on Doors
      • 0.62% fail on Other passenger's door
        • 0.62% fail on Door condition (200% worse than other 2001 cars)
      • 0.10% fail on Front passenger's door
        • 0.10% fail on Door condition
    • 0.41% fail on Integral vehicle structure (69% better than other 2001 cars)
      • 0.41% fail on Integral vehicle structure condition (69% better than other 2001 cars)
    • 0.31% fail on Body
      • 0.31% fail on Panel
    • 0.21% fail on Bumpers
  • 7.8% fail on Visibility
    • 4.3% fail on Wipers
    • 2.3% fail on Washers
    • 1.2% fail on Bonnet (7 times worse than other 2001 cars)
    • 0.31% fail on Condition of glass
      • 0.31% fail on Windscreen
    • 0.31% fail on View to rear
      • 0.31% fail on Mirrors
  • 6.9% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks
    • 6.5% fail on Exhaust emissions
      • 6.1% fail on Spark ignition
        • 3.2% fail on Catalyst emissions
        • 2.5% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
        • 1.4% fail on Emissions not tested
        • 0.21% fail on Non catalyst emissions
        • 0.10% fail on Emission control equipment
          • 0.10% fail on Catalytic converter
      • 0.41% fail on Compression ignition
        • 0.31% fail on Emissions not tested
        • 0.10% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Turbo
        • 0.10% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
    • 0.41% fail on Fluid leaks
      • 0.21% fail on Engine oil leaks
      • 0.10% fail on Transmission oil leaks
      • 0.10% fail on Other leaks
  • 5.9% fail on Tyres
    • 3.3% fail on Tread depth
    • 2.4% fail on Condition
    • 0.31% fail on Size/type
  • 5.7% fail on Steering (51% worse than other 2001 cars)
    • 4.2% fail on Steering linkage components (74% worse than other 2001 cars)
      • 4.0% fail on Track rod end (94% worse than other 2001 cars)
      • 0.10% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.10% fail on Drag link end
    • 1.6% fail on Steering gear
      • 1.6% fail on Steering rack (93% worse than other 2001 cars)
    • 0.10% fail on Steering wheel
    • 0.10% fail on Steering coupling
      • 0.10% fail on Flexible coupling
  • 3.8% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems
    • 2.0% fail on Seat belts
      • 1.5% fail on Condition (190% worse than other 2001 cars)
      • 0.31% fail on Prescribed areas (81% better than other 2001 cars)
      • 0.10% fail on Requirements
    • 1.7% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp
    • 0.10% fail on Airbags
      • 0.10% fail on Drivers airbag
  • 0.93% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 0.93% fail on Registration plates

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