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Volvo V40 MOT Results

Registered in 2003
47.1% pass rate
from 1,877 tests in 2021
(16% worse than other 2003 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 2003 cars and highlighted areas where the Volvo V40 is unusually good or bad.

  • 22% fail on Suspension (28% worse than other 2003 cars)
    • 8.8% fail on Anti-roll bars (82% worse than other 2003 cars)
      • 3.3% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover (150% worse than other 2003 cars)
      • 2.0% fail on Linkage ball joints
      • 1.4% fail on Linkage (2 times worse than other 2003 cars)
      • 1.1% fail on Ball joint dust cover (87% worse than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.85% fail on Ball joint (100% worse than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.53% fail on Linkage pins and bushes
      • 0.27% fail on Anti-roll bar (2 times worse than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.27% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting (3 times worse than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.16% fail on Pins and bushes
    • 8.5% fail on Springs (120% worse than other 2003 cars)
      • 8.5% fail on Coil springs (120% worse than other 2003 cars)
        • 8.4% fail on Coil spring (120% worse than other 2003 cars)
        • 0.11% fail on Mounting
      • 0.053% fail on Spring mounting prescribed areas
    • 6.0% fail on Suspension arms
      • 3.6% fail on Ball joint dust cover (2 times worse than other 2003 cars)
      • 2.0% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.80% fail on Pins and bushes (65% better than other 2003 cars)
    • 0.96% fail on Shock absorbers
    • 0.80% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas (69% better than other 2003 cars)
    • 0.69% fail on Macpherson strut (160% worse than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.37% fail on Pins and bushes (2 times worse than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.21% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
      • 0.053% fail on Macpherson strut
      • 0.053% fail on Ball joint dust cover
    • 0.53% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.37% fail on Ball joint dust cover (2 times worse than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.11% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.053% fail on Pins and bushes
    • 0.43% fail on Wheel bearings (71% better than other 2003 cars)
    • 0.37% fail on Suspension rods (2 times worse than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.16% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.11% fail on Suspension rod (11 times worse than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.11% fail on Ball joint
  • 19% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (14% worse than other 2003 cars)
    • 6.1% fail on Headlamps
      • 5.6% fail on Headlamp
      • 0.32% fail on Dipswitch (6 times worse than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.27% fail on Headlamp levelling device
    • 5.3% fail on Headlamp aim (33% worse than other 2003 cars)
      • 4.4% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 0.96% fail on Headlamp aim not tested (120% worse than other 2003 cars)
    • 5.1% fail on Direction indicators (120% worse than other 2003 cars)
      • 5.1% fail on Flashing type (120% worse than other 2003 cars)
        • 3.4% fail on Individual direction indicators (120% worse than other 2003 cars)
        • 1.8% fail on Side repeaters (120% worse than other 2003 cars)
        • 0.27% fail on All direction indicators
    • 3.4% fail on Stop lamp (27% better than other 2003 cars)
    • 2.6% fail on Registration plate lamp(s)
    • 0.85% fail on Front and rear fog lamps
      • 0.85% fail on Rear fog lamp
        • 0.85% fail on Rear fog lamp
    • 0.75% fail on Electrical equipment
      • 0.64% fail on Battery(ies)
      • 0.053% fail on Electrical wiring
      • 0.053% fail on Horn
    • 0.27% fail on Position lamps
      • 0.27% fail on Position lamp
    • 0.21% fail on Outline marker lamps (197 times worse than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.21% fail on Outline marker lamp (197 times worse than other 2003 cars)
    • 0.053% fail on Mandatory tell-tales
      • 0.053% fail on Rear fog lamp tell-tale
  • 19% fail on Brakes (34% worse than other 2003 cars)
    • 11% fail on Brake performance (40% worse than other 2003 cars)
      • 6.0% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp) (52% worse than other 2003 cars)
        • 5.9% fail on Rbt (sp) (62% worse than other 2003 cars)
        • 0.053% fail on Plate brake tester (sp)
      • 3.9% fail on Service brake performance
        • 3.8% fail on Rbt
          • 3.1% fail on Service brake performance
          • 0.85% fail on Service brake imbalance
        • 0.11% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.11% fail on Service brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
      • 3.2% fail on Parking brake performance (110% worse than other 2003 cars)
        • 3.1% fail on Rbt (110% worse than other 2003 cars)
          • 3.0% fail on Parking brake performance (130% worse than other 2003 cars)
          • 0.11% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
          • 0.053% fail on Parking brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
        • 0.11% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.11% fail on Parking brake performance
      • 1.5% fail on Brake performance not tested (2 times worse than other 2003 cars)
      • 1.4% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
        • 1.4% fail on Rbt (sp)
          • 1.2% fail on Service brake imbalance
          • 0.59% fail on Service brake performance
    • 6.3% fail on Rigid brake pipes (64% worse than other 2003 cars)
    • 4.8% fail on Mechanical brake components (73% worse than other 2003 cars)
      • 2.8% fail on Brake linings and pads (56% worse than other 2003 cars)
        • 2.8% fail on Brake pads (58% worse than other 2003 cars)
      • 1.8% fail on Brake discs and drums (64% worse than other 2003 cars)
        • 1.8% fail on Brake discs (67% worse than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.48% fail on Brake cables, rods, levers and linkages
        • 0.21% fail on Lever (3 times worse than other 2003 cars)
        • 0.11% fail on Pivot (20 times worse than other 2003 cars)
        • 0.053% fail on Cable
        • 0.053% fail on Linkage
        • 0.053% fail on Relay lever
    • 1.3% fail on Flexible brake hoses (2 times worse than other 2003 cars)
    • 1.1% fail on Parking brake control (120% worse than other 2003 cars)
      • 1.1% fail on Lever (130% worse than other 2003 cars)
    • 0.75% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever
      • 0.43% fail on Hand lever
      • 0.32% fail on Pedal
    • 0.59% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders) (180% worse than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.59% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers (3 times worse than other 2003 cars)
    • 0.59% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC (57% better than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.48% fail on Anti-lock braking system (59% better than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.11% fail on Electronic stability control
    • 0.27% fail on Hydraulic systems
      • 0.16% fail on Brake fluid
      • 0.053% fail on Master cylinder
      • 0.053% fail on Reservoirs
    • 0.053% fail on Air and vacuum systems
      • 0.053% fail on Servos
    • 0.053% fail on Other components and prescribed areas
      • 0.053% fail on Other components
  • 10% fail on Steering (140% worse than other 2003 cars)
    • 5.6% fail on Steering linkage components (74% worse than other 2003 cars)
      • 5.4% fail on Track rod end (82% worse than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.16% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.053% fail on Other components
        • 0.053% fail on Steering linkage
      • 0.053% fail on Locking devices
    • 5.2% fail on Steering gear (5 times worse than other 2003 cars)
      • 5.1% fail on Steering rack (5 times worse than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.053% fail on Operation
    • 0.16% fail on Power steering
      • 0.16% fail on Other components
      • 0.053% fail on Operation
    • 0.053% fail on Steering play
      • 0.053% fail on Steering rack
  • 10% fail on Body, chassis, structure
    • 4.8% fail on Transmission (47% worse than other 2003 cars)
      • 4.8% fail on Drive shafts (52% worse than other 2003 cars)
        • 4.7% fail on Joints (52% worse than other 2003 cars)
        • 0.053% fail on Flexible couplings
      • 0.11% fail on Prop shafts
        • 0.11% fail on Joints
    • 2.8% fail on Exhaust system
    • 1.2% fail on Doors (91% worse than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.48% fail on Other passenger's door
        • 0.48% fail on Door condition
      • 0.43% fail on Front passenger's door
        • 0.43% fail on Door condition
      • 0.32% fail on Driver's door
        • 0.32% fail on Door condition
    • 1.1% fail on Fuel system (110% worse than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.69% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device (120% worse than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.27% fail on Pipe (2 times worse than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.11% fail on Hose
      • 0.053% fail on System
    • 0.27% fail on Body
      • 0.21% fail on Other body component
      • 0.053% fail on Panel
    • 0.16% fail on Integral vehicle structure (82% better than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.16% fail on Integral vehicle structure condition (82% better than other 2003 cars)
    • 0.16% fail on Chassis
      • 0.16% fail on Chassis condition
    • 0.11% fail on Bumpers
    • 0.11% fail on Seats
      • 0.11% fail on Passenger's seat
    • 0.053% fail on Boot lid
      • 0.053% fail on Boot lid condition
    • 0.053% fail on Cabs
      • 0.053% fail on Prescribed areas
    • 0.053% fail on Passenger compartment
  • 8.9% fail on Visibility
    • 5.7% fail on Wipers (32% worse than other 2003 cars)
    • 2.5% fail on Washers (33% better than other 2003 cars)
    • 1.2% fail on Bonnet (5 times worse than other 2003 cars)
    • 0.16% fail on View to rear
      • 0.11% fail on Mirrors
      • 0.053% fail on Indirect vision devices
    • 0.11% fail on Condition of glass
      • 0.11% fail on Windscreen
  • 6.6% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks
    • 6.3% fail on Exhaust emissions
      • 5.8% fail on Spark ignition
        • 2.6% fail on Catalyst emissions
        • 2.3% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
        • 1.5% fail on Emissions not tested
        • 0.11% fail on Emission control equipment
          • 0.11% fail on Catalytic converter
        • 0.11% fail on Non catalyst emissions
      • 0.59% fail on Compression ignition
        • 0.27% fail on Emissions not tested
        • 0.16% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Turbo
        • 0.16% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
        • 0.053% fail on On or after 01/01/2014
    • 0.32% fail on Fluid leaks
      • 0.27% fail on Engine oil leaks
      • 0.053% fail on Other leaks
    • 0.053% fail on Noise suppression
      • 0.053% fail on Undertray
  • 6.1% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems (96% worse than other 2003 cars)
    • 4.4% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp (2 times worse than other 2003 cars)
    • 1.8% fail on Seat belts
      • 1.5% fail on Condition (150% worse than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.37% fail on Prescribed areas (65% better than other 2003 cars)
    • 0.053% fail on Airbags
      • 0.053% fail on Drivers airbag
  • 5.7% fail on Tyres
    • 2.9% fail on Condition
    • 2.9% fail on Tread depth
    • 0.37% fail on Size/type
  • 1.4% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 1.4% fail on Registration plates
  • 0.43% fail on Road Wheels
    • 0.37% fail on Attachment
    • 0.053% fail on Condition
  • 0.053% fail on Seat belt installation check
    • 0.053% fail on Belt(s)/padding

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