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Volvo V40 MOT Results

Registered in 2004
47.3% pass rate
from 1,413 tests in 2021
(13% worse than other 2004 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 2004 cars and highlighted areas where the Volvo V40 is unusually good or bad.

  • 20% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (18% worse than other 2004 cars)
    • 7.0% fail on Headlamp aim (83% worse than other 2004 cars)
      • 6.4% fail on Headlamp aim (87% worse than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.78% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
    • 5.4% fail on Direction indicators (110% worse than other 2004 cars)
      • 5.4% fail on Flashing type (110% worse than other 2004 cars)
        • 3.2% fail on Individual direction indicators (92% worse than other 2004 cars)
        • 2.3% fail on Side repeaters (130% worse than other 2004 cars)
        • 0.50% fail on All direction indicators (2 times worse than other 2004 cars)
    • 5.2% fail on Headlamps
      • 4.9% fail on Headlamp
      • 0.28% fail on Headlamp levelling device
      • 0.071% fail on Dipswitch
    • 2.3% fail on Stop lamp (47% better than other 2004 cars)
    • 2.3% fail on Registration plate lamp(s)
    • 0.99% fail on Electrical equipment
      • 0.85% fail on Battery(ies) (160% worse than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.14% fail on Electrical wiring
      • 0.071% fail on Horn
    • 0.64% fail on Front and rear fog lamps
      • 0.64% fail on Rear fog lamp
        • 0.64% fail on Rear fog lamp
    • 0.50% fail on Position lamps
      • 0.50% fail on Position lamp
    • 0.071% fail on Outline marker lamps
      • 0.071% fail on Outline marker lamp
    • 0.071% fail on Mandatory tell-tales
      • 0.071% fail on Rear fog lamp tell-tale
  • 18% fail on Brakes (30% worse than other 2004 cars)
    • 10% fail on Brake performance (35% worse than other 2004 cars)
      • 6.4% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp) (55% worse than other 2004 cars)
        • 6.4% fail on Rbt (sp) (65% worse than other 2004 cars)
      • 3.5% fail on Service brake performance
        • 3.4% fail on Rbt
          • 3.0% fail on Service brake performance
          • 0.42% fail on Service brake imbalance
        • 0.14% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.14% fail on Service brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
      • 3.0% fail on Parking brake performance (78% worse than other 2004 cars)
        • 3.0% fail on Rbt (85% worse than other 2004 cars)
          • 2.7% fail on Parking brake performance (88% worse than other 2004 cars)
          • 0.28% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
          • 0.071% fail on Parking brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
      • 1.2% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
        • 1.2% fail on Rbt (sp)
          • 0.71% fail on Service brake imbalance
          • 0.64% fail on Service brake performance
      • 0.50% fail on Brake performance not tested
    • 6.5% fail on Rigid brake pipes (85% worse than other 2004 cars)
    • 4.1% fail on Mechanical brake components
      • 3.0% fail on Brake linings and pads (51% worse than other 2004 cars)
        • 2.9% fail on Brake pads
        • 0.071% fail on Brake linings
      • 1.6% fail on Brake discs and drums
        • 1.6% fail on Brake discs
      • 0.35% fail on Brake cables, rods, levers and linkages
        • 0.21% fail on Lever
        • 0.14% fail on Cable
    • 1.2% fail on Flexible brake hoses (2 times worse than other 2004 cars)
    • 0.57% fail on Parking brake control
      • 0.57% fail on Lever
    • 0.50% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever
      • 0.35% fail on Hand lever
      • 0.14% fail on Pedal
    • 0.42% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC (72% better than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.42% fail on Anti-lock braking system (66% better than other 2004 cars)
    • 0.35% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
      • 0.35% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers
    • 0.14% fail on Hydraulic systems
      • 0.14% fail on Brake fluid
    • 0.071% fail on Air and vacuum systems
      • 0.071% fail on Leaks
  • 18% fail on Suspension
    • 8.4% fail on Springs (96% worse than other 2004 cars)
      • 8.4% fail on Coil springs (99% worse than other 2004 cars)
        • 8.4% fail on Coil spring (100% worse than other 2004 cars)
        • 0.071% fail on Mounting
    • 7.1% fail on Anti-roll bars (32% worse than other 2004 cars)
      • 3.0% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover (92% worse than other 2004 cars)
      • 2.0% fail on Linkage ball joints
      • 0.78% fail on Linkage
      • 0.64% fail on Linkage pins and bushes
      • 0.57% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.50% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.14% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.071% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
    • 4.5% fail on Suspension arms
      • 2.5% fail on Ball joint dust cover (150% worse than other 2004 cars)
      • 1.5% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.35% fail on Pins and bushes (85% better than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.14% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
    • 0.57% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas (75% better than other 2004 cars)
    • 0.42% fail on Wheel bearings (71% better than other 2004 cars)
    • 0.35% fail on Macpherson strut
      • 0.14% fail on Macpherson strut
      • 0.14% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
      • 0.071% fail on Ball joint
    • 0.35% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.28% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.071% fail on Ball joint
    • 0.28% fail on Shock absorbers
    • 0.14% fail on Suspension rods
      • 0.071% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.071% fail on Ball joint
  • 9.8% fail on Body, chassis, structure
    • 6.2% fail on Transmission (83% worse than other 2004 cars)
      • 6.1% fail on Drive shafts (88% worse than other 2004 cars)
        • 6.1% fail on Joints (91% worse than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.14% fail on Prop shafts
        • 0.14% fail on Joints
    • 1.3% fail on Fuel system (180% worse than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.71% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device (180% worse than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.28% fail on Pipe (3 times worse than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.14% fail on Tank
      • 0.14% fail on Hose (6 times worse than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.071% fail on System
    • 1.3% fail on Exhaust system (60% better than other 2004 cars)
    • 0.50% fail on Doors
      • 0.21% fail on Driver's door
        • 0.21% fail on Door condition
      • 0.14% fail on Front passenger's door
        • 0.14% fail on Door condition
      • 0.14% fail on Other passenger's door
        • 0.14% fail on Door condition
    • 0.42% fail on Integral vehicle structure
      • 0.42% fail on Integral vehicle structure condition
    • 0.35% fail on Body
      • 0.28% fail on Panel
      • 0.071% fail on Other body component
    • 0.21% fail on Seats
      • 0.14% fail on Passenger's seat
      • 0.071% fail on Driver's seat
    • 0.14% fail on Chassis
      • 0.14% fail on Chassis condition
    • 0.14% fail on Bumpers
    • 0.071% fail on Undertray
  • 8.9% fail on Steering (97% worse than other 2004 cars)
    • 5.2% fail on Steering linkage components (60% worse than other 2004 cars)
      • 5.0% fail on Track rod end (68% worse than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.21% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.14% fail on Other components (8 times worse than other 2004 cars)
        • 0.14% fail on Steering linkage (14 times worse than other 2004 cars)
    • 4.3% fail on Steering gear (3 times worse than other 2004 cars)
      • 4.3% fail on Steering rack (4 times worse than other 2004 cars)
    • 0.071% fail on Steering play
      • 0.071% fail on Steering rack
  • 8.6% fail on Visibility
    • 6.4% fail on Wipers (54% worse than other 2004 cars)
    • 1.6% fail on Washers (57% better than other 2004 cars)
    • 0.99% fail on Bonnet (3 times worse than other 2004 cars)
    • 0.35% fail on View to rear
      • 0.35% fail on Mirrors
  • 7.1% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems (130% worse than other 2004 cars)
    • 5.7% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp (2 times worse than other 2004 cars)
    • 1.6% fail on Seat belts
      • 1.3% fail on Condition (140% worse than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.21% fail on Prescribed areas (79% better than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.071% fail on Requirements
  • 5.9% fail on Tyres
    • 3.7% fail on Condition
    • 2.4% fail on Tread depth
    • 0.21% fail on Size/type
  • 4.1% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks (46% better than other 2004 cars)
    • 3.8% fail on Exhaust emissions (48% better than other 2004 cars)
      • 3.3% fail on Spark ignition (45% better than other 2004 cars)
        • 1.7% fail on Catalyst emissions
        • 1.7% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (47% better than other 2004 cars)
        • 0.50% fail on Emissions not tested
      • 0.50% fail on Compression ignition (62% better than other 2004 cars)
        • 0.28% fail on Emissions not tested
        • 0.14% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Turbo
        • 0.071% fail on Emission control equipment
          • 0.071% fail on Catalytic converter
    • 0.35% fail on Fluid leaks
      • 0.21% fail on Engine oil leaks
      • 0.14% fail on Other leaks
    • 0.071% fail on Noise suppression
      • 0.071% fail on Undertray
  • 0.64% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 0.64% fail on Registration plates
  • 0.64% fail on Road Wheels
    • 0.50% fail on Attachment
    • 0.14% fail on Condition

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