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Volvo V40 MOT Results

Registered in 2013
70.4% pass rate
from 11,725 tests in 2021
(9.0% worse than other 2013 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 2013 cars and highlighted areas where the Volvo V40 is unusually good or bad.

  • 12% fail on Suspension (58% worse than other 2013 cars)
    • 10% fail on Springs (180% worse than other 2013 cars)
      • 10% fail on Coil springs (180% worse than other 2013 cars)
        • 10% fail on Coil spring (180% worse than other 2013 cars)
    • 0.72% fail on Suspension arms (71% better than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.36% fail on Ball joint (73% better than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.25% fail on Pins and bushes (73% better than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.12% fail on Ball joint dust cover (59% better than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.034% fail on Suspension arm
      • 0.0085% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
    • 0.53% fail on Anti-roll bars (36% better than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.16% fail on Linkage (2 times worse than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.15% fail on Linkage ball joints (45% better than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.068% fail on Linkage pins and bushes
      • 0.051% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover (79% better than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.017% fail on Anti-roll bar
      • 0.017% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
      • 0.017% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.017% fail on Ball joint dust cover (85% better than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.017% fail on Linkage attachment bracket and mounting (6 times worse than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.0085% fail on Ball joint
    • 0.27% fail on Wheel bearings
    • 0.23% fail on Shock absorbers (38% better than other 2013 cars)
    • 0.026% fail on Other suspension component (79% better than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.026% fail on Ball joint
    • 0.017% fail on Axles
      • 0.017% fail on Swivel pins and bushes
  • 6.4% fail on Tyres (25% worse than other 2013 cars)
    • 3.6% fail on Condition (43% worse than other 2013 cars)
    • 3.1% fail on Tread depth
    • 0.11% fail on Size/type
  • 5.5% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (30% better than other 2013 cars)
    • 2.6% fail on Headlamp aim (17% worse than other 2013 cars)
      • 2.5% fail on Headlamp aim (24% worse than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.11% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
    • 1.4% fail on Headlamps (34% better than other 2013 cars)
      • 1.2% fail on Headlamp (39% better than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.10% fail on Headlamp levelling device
      • 0.10% fail on Headlamp cleaning device
    • 1.3% fail on Direction indicators (51% worse than other 2013 cars)
      • 1.3% fail on Flashing type (51% worse than other 2013 cars)
        • 0.82% fail on Individual direction indicators (110% worse than other 2013 cars)
        • 0.49% fail on Side repeaters
        • 0.051% fail on All direction indicators
    • 0.26% fail on Stop lamp (86% better than other 2013 cars)
    • 0.26% fail on Front and rear fog lamps
      • 0.26% fail on Rear fog lamp
        • 0.26% fail on Rear fog lamp
      • 0.0085% fail on Front fog lamps
        • 0.0085% fail on Front fog lamps
    • 0.085% fail on Registration plate lamp(s) (92% better than other 2013 cars)
    • 0.051% fail on Position lamps
      • 0.043% fail on Position lamp
      • 0.0085% fail on Switch
    • 0.034% fail on Reversing lamps (80% better than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.034% fail on Reversing lamps (79% better than other 2013 cars)
    • 0.026% fail on Rear reflectors
    • 0.0085% fail on Electrical equipment
      • 0.0085% fail on Horn
  • 5.5% fail on Brakes
    • 2.6% fail on Mechanical brake components
      • 2.3% fail on Brake linings and pads
        • 2.2% fail on Brake pads
        • 0.043% fail on Brake linings
      • 0.49% fail on Brake discs and drums (43% better than other 2013 cars)
        • 0.49% fail on Brake discs (43% better than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.060% fail on Brake cables, rods, levers and linkages
        • 0.043% fail on Cable
        • 0.017% fail on Lever
    • 1.6% fail on Brake performance (23% better than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.95% fail on Service brake performance
        • 0.94% fail on Rbt
          • 0.82% fail on Service brake performance
          • 0.16% fail on Service brake imbalance
        • 0.0085% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.0085% fail on Service brake performance
      • 0.45% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp) (38% better than other 2013 cars)
        • 0.44% fail on Rbt (sp) (37% better than other 2013 cars)
        • 0.0085% fail on Decelerometer (sp)
      • 0.19% fail on Parking brake performance (46% better than other 2013 cars)
        • 0.19% fail on Rbt (43% better than other 2013 cars)
          • 0.17% fail on Parking brake performance
          • 0.017% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
      • 0.17% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp) (44% better than other 2013 cars)
        • 0.15% fail on Rbt (sp) (48% better than other 2013 cars)
          • 0.12% fail on Service brake imbalance
          • 0.034% fail on Service brake performance (69% better than other 2013 cars)
        • 0.0085% fail on Decelerometer (sp)
        • 0.0085% fail on Plate brake tester (sp)
          • 0.0085% fail on Service brake imbalance
      • 0.094% fail on Brake performance not tested
    • 0.82% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC (2 times worse than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.78% fail on Anti-lock braking system (3 times worse than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.15% fail on Electronic stability control
      • 0.017% fail on Electronic braking system
    • 0.49% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders) (6 times worse than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.45% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers (8 times worse than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.034% fail on Hydraulic brake cylinder
    • 0.32% fail on Parking brake control (61% worse than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.32% fail on Lever (88% worse than other 2013 cars)
    • 0.26% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever
      • 0.19% fail on Hand lever (76% worse than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.068% fail on Pedal
    • 0.10% fail on Hydraulic systems (130% worse than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.043% fail on Brake fluid
      • 0.026% fail on Reservoirs
      • 0.017% fail on Servos (8 times worse than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.017% fail on Master cylinder (9 times worse than other 2013 cars)
    • 0.051% fail on Air and vacuum systems (9 times worse than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.051% fail on Servos (18 times worse than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.0085% fail on Leaks
    • 0.043% fail on Flexible brake hoses
    • 0.0085% fail on Rigid brake pipes
  • 2.6% fail on Visibility (38% better than other 2013 cars)
    • 1.6% fail on Wipers (28% better than other 2013 cars)
    • 0.91% fail on Washers (53% better than other 2013 cars)
    • 0.10% fail on View to rear
      • 0.10% fail on Mirrors
    • 0.060% fail on Condition of glass
      • 0.060% fail on Windscreen
    • 0.017% fail on Bonnet
  • 2.2% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks (28% worse than other 2013 cars)
    • 2.1% fail on Exhaust emissions (27% worse than other 2013 cars)
      • 1.9% fail on Compression ignition (2 times worse than other 2013 cars)
        • 1.6% fail on On or after 01/07/2008 (5 times worse than other 2013 cars)
        • 0.23% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
        • 0.043% fail on On or after 01/01/2014 (3 times worse than other 2013 cars)
        • 0.026% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Turbo
        • 0.026% fail on Emissions not tested
      • 0.20% fail on Spark ignition (81% better than other 2013 cars)
        • 0.15% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (73% better than other 2013 cars)
        • 0.017% fail on Catalyst emissions (96% better than other 2013 cars)
        • 0.017% fail on Emissions not tested (86% better than other 2013 cars)
        • 0.0085% fail on Non catalyst emissions
    • 0.094% fail on Fluid leaks
      • 0.043% fail on Engine oil leaks
      • 0.034% fail on Hydraulic fluid leaks (9 times worse than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.0085% fail on Transmission oil leaks
      • 0.0085% fail on Other leaks
    • 0.043% fail on Noise suppression (2 times worse than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.043% fail on Undertray (3 times worse than other 2013 cars)
  • 1.5% fail on Body, chassis, structure (20% better than other 2013 cars)
    • 0.72% fail on Doors (5 times worse than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.69% fail on Other passenger's door (12 times worse than other 2013 cars)
        • 0.68% fail on Door condition (12 times worse than other 2013 cars)
        • 0.0085% fail on Catch
      • 0.017% fail on Driver's door
        • 0.017% fail on Door condition
      • 0.017% fail on Front passenger's door
        • 0.017% fail on Door condition
    • 0.57% fail on Transmission (31% better than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.55% fail on Drive shafts (31% better than other 2013 cars)
        • 0.54% fail on Joints (31% better than other 2013 cars)
        • 0.0085% fail on Drive shaft
      • 0.026% fail on Prop shafts
        • 0.026% fail on Joints
    • 0.068% fail on Undertray (2 times worse than other 2013 cars)
    • 0.060% fail on Exhaust system (92% better than other 2013 cars)
    • 0.043% fail on Fuel system
      • 0.017% fail on Hose (5 times worse than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.017% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device
      • 0.0085% fail on Pipe
    • 0.043% fail on Bumpers
    • 0.017% fail on Body
      • 0.017% fail on Other body component
    • 0.0085% fail on Seats
      • 0.0085% fail on Passenger's seat
  • 0.56% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems
    • 0.38% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp
    • 0.18% fail on Seat belts
      • 0.18% fail on Condition
  • 0.24% fail on Road Wheels
    • 0.16% fail on Attachment
    • 0.077% fail on Condition
  • 0.19% fail on Steering (86% better than other 2013 cars)
    • 0.12% fail on Steering linkage components (90% better than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.094% fail on Track rod end (91% better than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.017% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.0085% fail on Steering arm
    • 0.051% fail on Steering gear
      • 0.051% fail on Steering rack
    • 0.017% fail on Steering play
      • 0.017% fail on Steering rack
    • 0.0085% fail on Power steering
      • 0.0085% fail on Pipes and hoses
  • 0.18% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 0.18% fail on Registration plates
  • 0.0085% fail on Buses and coaches supplementary tests
    • 0.0085% fail on Doors
      • 0.0085% fail on Passenger entrance/exit doors
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