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Volvo V40 MOT Results

Registered in 2002
48.3% pass rate
from 1,378 tests in 2021
(13% worse than other 2002 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 2002 cars and highlighted areas where the Volvo V40 is unusually good or bad.

  • 24% fail on Suspension (43% worse than other 2002 cars)
    • 12% fail on Anti-roll bars (160% worse than other 2002 cars)
      • 4.0% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover (2 times worse than other 2002 cars)
      • 2.9% fail on Linkage ball joints (120% worse than other 2002 cars)
      • 1.7% fail on Ball joint dust cover (2 times worse than other 2002 cars)
      • 1.5% fail on Linkage (2 times worse than other 2002 cars)
      • 1.0% fail on Ball joint (150% worse than other 2002 cars)
      • 0.94% fail on Linkage pins and bushes
      • 0.36% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting (4 times worse than other 2002 cars)
      • 0.22% fail on Anti-roll bar
      • 0.22% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.22% fail on Linkage attachment bracket and mounting (7 times worse than other 2002 cars)
    • 8.1% fail on Springs (120% worse than other 2002 cars)
      • 8.1% fail on Coil springs (130% worse than other 2002 cars)
        • 8.1% fail on Coil spring (130% worse than other 2002 cars)
        • 0.073% fail on Mounting
    • 6.7% fail on Suspension arms
      • 3.3% fail on Ball joint dust cover (2 times worse than other 2002 cars)
      • 1.9% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 1.6% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.073% fail on Suspension arm
    • 1.7% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas (51% better than other 2002 cars)
    • 1.5% fail on Macpherson strut (3 times worse than other 2002 cars)
      • 0.58% fail on Macpherson strut (8 times worse than other 2002 cars)
      • 0.51% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting (4 times worse than other 2002 cars)
      • 0.36% fail on Pins and bushes
    • 0.73% fail on Suspension rods (7 times worse than other 2002 cars)
      • 0.51% fail on Pins and bushes (16 times worse than other 2002 cars)
      • 0.073% fail on Suspension rod
      • 0.073% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
      • 0.073% fail on Ball joint dust cover
    • 0.51% fail on Shock absorbers
    • 0.44% fail on Wheel bearings (68% better than other 2002 cars)
    • 0.29% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.22% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.073% fail on Pins and bushes
    • 0.073% fail on Axles
      • 0.073% fail on Swivel pins and bushes
    • 0.073% fail on Sub-frames
      • 0.073% fail on Sub-frame
  • 18% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment
    • 5.5% fail on Headlamp aim (38% worse than other 2002 cars)
      • 4.8% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 0.73% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
    • 5.4% fail on Direction indicators (140% worse than other 2002 cars)
      • 5.4% fail on Flashing type (140% worse than other 2002 cars)
        • 4.0% fail on Individual direction indicators (160% worse than other 2002 cars)
        • 1.6% fail on Side repeaters (120% worse than other 2002 cars)
        • 0.22% fail on All direction indicators
        • 0.073% fail on Switch
    • 5.3% fail on Headlamps
      • 5.3% fail on Headlamp
      • 0.073% fail on Headlamp levelling device
    • 2.9% fail on Registration plate lamp(s)
    • 1.8% fail on Stop lamp (63% better than other 2002 cars)
    • 1.0% fail on Front and rear fog lamps
      • 1.0% fail on Rear fog lamp
        • 1.0% fail on Rear fog lamp
    • 0.87% fail on Electrical equipment
      • 0.51% fail on Battery(ies)
      • 0.22% fail on Horn
      • 0.073% fail on Trailer electrical socket
      • 0.073% fail on Electrical wiring
    • 0.65% fail on Position lamps (190% worse than other 2002 cars)
      • 0.58% fail on Position lamp (170% worse than other 2002 cars)
      • 0.073% fail on Switch
    • 0.65% fail on Hazard warning (3 times worse than other 2002 cars)
      • 0.65% fail on Switch (3 times worse than other 2002 cars)
    • 0.073% fail on Outline marker lamps
      • 0.073% fail on Outline marker lamp
  • 17% fail on Brakes (21% worse than other 2002 cars)
    • 9.1% fail on Brake performance
      • 5.4% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp) (39% worse than other 2002 cars)
        • 5.4% fail on Rbt (sp) (48% worse than other 2002 cars)
      • 3.0% fail on Service brake performance
        • 3.0% fail on Rbt
          • 2.4% fail on Service brake performance
          • 0.80% fail on Service brake imbalance
      • 2.6% fail on Parking brake performance (74% worse than other 2002 cars)
        • 2.5% fail on Rbt (77% worse than other 2002 cars)
          • 2.3% fail on Parking brake performance (82% worse than other 2002 cars)
          • 0.22% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
        • 0.073% fail on Decelerometer
          • 0.073% fail on Parking brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
      • 1.0% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp) (49% better than other 2002 cars)
        • 1.0% fail on Rbt (sp) (48% better than other 2002 cars)
          • 0.73% fail on Service brake imbalance
          • 0.65% fail on Service brake performance
      • 0.80% fail on Brake performance not tested
    • 5.7% fail on Rigid brake pipes (59% worse than other 2002 cars)
    • 4.0% fail on Mechanical brake components (42% worse than other 2002 cars)
      • 3.0% fail on Brake linings and pads (66% worse than other 2002 cars)
        • 3.0% fail on Brake pads (67% worse than other 2002 cars)
      • 1.7% fail on Brake discs and drums
        • 1.6% fail on Brake discs
        • 0.073% fail on Brake drums
      • 0.29% fail on Brake cables, rods, levers and linkages
        • 0.22% fail on Cable
        • 0.073% fail on Relay lever
    • 1.7% fail on Flexible brake hoses (3 times worse than other 2002 cars)
    • 0.73% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever
      • 0.51% fail on Pedal
      • 0.22% fail on Hand lever
    • 0.51% fail on Parking brake control
      • 0.51% fail on Lever
    • 0.29% fail on Hydraulic systems
      • 0.15% fail on Brake fluid
      • 0.073% fail on Master cylinder
      • 0.073% fail on Reservoirs
    • 0.22% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
      • 0.15% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers
      • 0.073% fail on Hydraulic brake cylinder
    • 0.22% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC (85% better than other 2002 cars)
      • 0.15% fail on Anti-lock braking system (89% better than other 2002 cars)
      • 0.073% fail on Electronic stability control
    • 0.073% fail on Other components and prescribed areas
      • 0.073% fail on Other components
  • 10% fail on Body, chassis, structure
    • 4.2% fail on Transmission
      • 4.0% fail on Drive shafts
        • 4.0% fail on Joints
      • 0.22% fail on Prop shafts
        • 0.22% fail on Joints
    • 2.6% fail on Exhaust system
    • 1.6% fail on Doors (130% worse than other 2002 cars)
      • 0.87% fail on Front passenger's door (3 times worse than other 2002 cars)
        • 0.80% fail on Door condition (3 times worse than other 2002 cars)
        • 0.073% fail on Catch
      • 0.51% fail on Other passenger's door
        • 0.51% fail on Door condition
      • 0.29% fail on Driver's door
        • 0.29% fail on Door condition
    • 1.4% fail on Fuel system (140% worse than other 2002 cars)
      • 1.0% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device (2 times worse than other 2002 cars)
      • 0.15% fail on Hose
      • 0.15% fail on Pipe
      • 0.073% fail on Tank
    • 0.87% fail on Integral vehicle structure
      • 0.87% fail on Integral vehicle structure condition
    • 0.51% fail on Body
      • 0.36% fail on Other body component
      • 0.15% fail on Panel
    • 0.15% fail on Bumpers
    • 0.073% fail on Towbar
      • 0.073% fail on Other towbar components
    • 0.073% fail on Engine mounting
      • 0.073% fail on Engine mounting condition
    • 0.073% fail on Seats
      • 0.073% fail on Passenger's seat
    • 0.073% fail on Boot lid
      • 0.073% fail on Other boot lid component
  • 8.4% fail on Steering (99% worse than other 2002 cars)
    • 4.9% fail on Steering gear (4 times worse than other 2002 cars)
      • 4.9% fail on Steering rack (4 times worse than other 2002 cars)
    • 3.9% fail on Steering linkage components
      • 3.8% fail on Track rod end (46% worse than other 2002 cars)
      • 0.22% fail on Ball joint
    • 0.073% fail on Power steering
      • 0.073% fail on Other components
  • 8.1% fail on Visibility
    • 5.4% fail on Wipers
    • 1.8% fail on Washers (49% better than other 2002 cars)
    • 0.80% fail on Bonnet (4 times worse than other 2002 cars)
    • 0.29% fail on View to rear
      • 0.29% fail on Mirrors
    • 0.22% fail on Condition of glass
      • 0.22% fail on Windscreen
    • 0.073% fail on Driver's view
  • 7.1% fail on Tyres
    • 3.7% fail on Tread depth
    • 3.6% fail on Condition
    • 0.36% fail on Size/type
  • 5.3% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks (26% better than other 2002 cars)
    • 4.9% fail on Exhaust emissions (26% better than other 2002 cars)
      • 4.5% fail on Spark ignition
        • 2.4% fail on Catalyst emissions
        • 2.2% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
        • 0.51% fail on Emissions not tested
        • 0.15% fail on Non catalyst emissions
      • 0.44% fail on Compression ignition
        • 0.29% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Turbo
        • 0.15% fail on Emissions not tested
    • 0.29% fail on Fluid leaks
      • 0.29% fail on Engine oil leaks
    • 0.073% fail on Noise suppression
      • 0.073% fail on Sound deadening material
  • 3.7% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems
    • 2.5% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp
    • 1.3% fail on Seat belts
      • 1.1% fail on Condition
      • 0.22% fail on Prescribed areas (85% better than other 2002 cars)
  • 0.87% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 0.87% fail on Registration plates
  • 0.36% fail on Road Wheels
    • 0.29% fail on Attachment
    • 0.073% fail on Condition

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