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Volvo V40 MOT Results

Registered in 2012
69.0% pass rate
from 2,507 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 2012 cars and highlighted areas where the Volvo V40 is unusually good or bad.

  • 11% fail on Suspension
    • 8.1% fail on Springs (86% worse than other 2012 cars)
      • 8.1% fail on Coil springs (86% worse than other 2012 cars)
        • 8.1% fail on Coil spring (86% worse than other 2012 cars)
        • 0.080% fail on Mounting
    • 1.6% fail on Anti-roll bars
      • 0.68% fail on Linkage (5 times worse than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.28% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover
      • 0.24% fail on Linkage ball joints
      • 0.16% fail on Linkage pins and bushes
      • 0.12% fail on Linkage attachment bracket and mounting (22 times worse than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.080% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting (13 times worse than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.040% fail on Anti-roll bar
      • 0.040% fail on Ball joint
    • 1.2% fail on Suspension arms (60% better than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.56% fail on Pins and bushes (56% better than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.44% fail on Ball joint (72% better than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.28% fail on Ball joint dust cover
    • 0.40% fail on Shock absorbers
    • 0.36% fail on Wheel bearings
    • 0.040% fail on Macpherson strut
      • 0.040% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
    • 0.040% fail on Suspension rods
      • 0.040% fail on Ball joint dust cover
    • 0.040% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas
  • 8.5% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment
    • 3.6% fail on Headlamp aim (48% worse than other 2012 cars)
      • 3.4% fail on Headlamp aim (53% worse than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.28% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
    • 3.6% fail on Direction indicators (110% worse than other 2012 cars)
      • 3.6% fail on Flashing type (110% worse than other 2012 cars)
        • 2.8% fail on Individual direction indicators (190% worse than other 2012 cars)
        • 0.60% fail on Side repeaters
        • 0.24% fail on All direction indicators (2 times worse than other 2012 cars)
    • 1.4% fail on Headlamps (38% better than other 2012 cars)
      • 1.3% fail on Headlamp (41% better than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.12% fail on Headlamp cleaning device
      • 0.080% fail on Headlamp levelling device
    • 0.36% fail on Stop lamp (82% better than other 2012 cars)
    • 0.16% fail on Front and rear fog lamps
      • 0.16% fail on Rear fog lamp
        • 0.16% fail on Rear fog lamp
    • 0.12% fail on Registration plate lamp(s) (91% better than other 2012 cars)
    • 0.080% fail on Electrical equipment
      • 0.080% fail on Horn
    • 0.040% fail on Reversing lamps
      • 0.040% fail on Reversing lamps
  • 7.1% fail on Brakes
    • 2.3% fail on Mechanical brake components
      • 2.1% fail on Brake linings and pads
        • 2.1% fail on Brake pads
      • 0.32% fail on Brake discs and drums (67% better than other 2012 cars)
        • 0.32% fail on Brake discs (67% better than other 2012 cars)
    • 2.0% fail on Brake performance
      • 1.0% fail on Service brake performance
        • 1.00% fail on Rbt
          • 0.80% fail on Service brake performance
          • 0.24% fail on Service brake imbalance
        • 0.040% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.040% fail on Service brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
      • 0.76% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp)
        • 0.76% fail on Rbt (sp)
      • 0.52% fail on Parking brake performance
        • 0.52% fail on Rbt
          • 0.44% fail on Parking brake performance
          • 0.080% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
      • 0.16% fail on Brake performance not tested
      • 0.16% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
        • 0.16% fail on Rbt (sp)
          • 0.16% fail on Service brake imbalance
    • 1.9% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC (4 times worse than other 2012 cars)
      • 1.8% fail on Anti-lock braking system (6 times worse than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.56% fail on Electronic stability control (2 times worse than other 2012 cars)
    • 1.1% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders) (12 times worse than other 2012 cars)
      • 1.1% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers (17 times worse than other 2012 cars)
    • 0.40% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever
      • 0.20% fail on Pedal
      • 0.20% fail on Hand lever
    • 0.40% fail on Parking brake control
      • 0.40% fail on Lever
    • 0.040% fail on Hydraulic systems
      • 0.040% fail on Brake fluid
    • 0.040% fail on Rigid brake pipes
    • 0.040% fail on Flexible brake hoses
    • 0.040% fail on Other components and prescribed areas
      • 0.040% fail on Other components
  • 6.3% fail on Tyres
    • 3.7% fail on Condition (37% worse than other 2012 cars)
    • 3.1% fail on Tread depth
    • 0.040% fail on Size/type
  • 2.8% fail on Visibility (36% better than other 2012 cars)
    • 1.9% fail on Wipers
    • 0.76% fail on Washers (64% better than other 2012 cars)
    • 0.24% fail on View to rear (200% worse than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.20% fail on Mirrors
      • 0.040% fail on Indirect vision devices
    • 0.040% fail on Bonnet
  • 2.4% fail on Body, chassis, structure
    • 1.4% fail on Doors (9 times worse than other 2012 cars)
      • 1.4% fail on Other passenger's door (25 times worse than other 2012 cars)
        • 1.4% fail on Door condition (26 times worse than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.040% fail on Front passenger's door
        • 0.040% fail on Door condition
    • 0.72% fail on Transmission
      • 0.72% fail on Drive shafts
        • 0.72% fail on Joints
    • 0.16% fail on Undertray (4 times worse than other 2012 cars)
    • 0.080% fail on Exhaust system (92% better than other 2012 cars)
    • 0.040% fail on Integral vehicle structure
      • 0.040% fail on Integral vehicle structure condition
    • 0.040% fail on Seats
      • 0.040% fail on Passenger's seat
  • 2.2% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks
    • 2.1% fail on Exhaust emissions
      • 1.9% fail on Compression ignition (170% worse than other 2012 cars)
        • 1.7% fail on On or after 01/07/2008 (6 times worse than other 2012 cars)
        • 0.20% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
        • 0.040% fail on Emissions not tested
      • 0.16% fail on Spark ignition (87% better than other 2012 cars)
        • 0.16% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (76% better than other 2012 cars)
    • 0.080% fail on Fluid leaks
      • 0.080% fail on Engine oil leaks
  • 0.84% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems
    • 0.44% fail on Seat belts
      • 0.44% fail on Condition
    • 0.36% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp
    • 0.040% fail on Airbags
      • 0.040% fail on Drivers airbag
  • 0.56% fail on Road Wheels
    • 0.40% fail on Attachment
    • 0.16% fail on Condition
  • 0.36% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 0.36% fail on Registration plates
  • 0.32% fail on Steering (79% better than other 2012 cars)
    • 0.28% fail on Steering linkage components (79% better than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.20% fail on Track rod end (84% better than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.040% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.040% fail on Locking devices
    • 0.040% fail on Steering gear
      • 0.040% fail on Steering rack
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