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Volvo V40 MOT Results

Registered in 2014
70.8% pass rate
from 16,594 tests in 2021
(30% worse than other 2014 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 2014 cars and highlighted areas where the Volvo V40 is unusually good or bad.

  • 13% fail on Suspension (170% worse than other 2014 cars)
    • 12% fail on Springs (4 times worse than other 2014 cars)
      • 12% fail on Coil springs (4 times worse than other 2014 cars)
        • 12% fail on Coil spring (4 times worse than other 2014 cars)
        • 0.0060% fail on Mounting
    • 0.48% fail on Suspension arms (69% better than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.25% fail on Ball joint (66% better than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.13% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.12% fail on Pins and bushes (82% better than other 2014 cars)
    • 0.33% fail on Anti-roll bars (38% better than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.096% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover
      • 0.090% fail on Linkage ball joints
      • 0.060% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.048% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.024% fail on Linkage
      • 0.0060% fail on Anti-roll bar
    • 0.17% fail on Shock absorbers (43% better than other 2014 cars)
    • 0.078% fail on Wheel bearings (61% better than other 2014 cars)
    • 0.024% fail on Macpherson strut
      • 0.018% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
      • 0.0060% fail on Macpherson strut
    • 0.012% fail on Other suspension component (83% better than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.0060% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.0060% fail on Pins and bushes
    • 0.0060% fail on Suspension rods
      • 0.0060% fail on Ball joint dust cover
  • 5.9% fail on Tyres (24% worse than other 2014 cars)
    • 3.1% fail on Condition (32% worse than other 2014 cars)
    • 3.0% fail on Tread depth (18% worse than other 2014 cars)
    • 0.084% fail on Size/type
  • 4.1% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks (180% worse than other 2014 cars)
    • 4.1% fail on Exhaust emissions (190% worse than other 2014 cars)
      • 3.9% fail on Compression ignition (5 times worse than other 2014 cars)
        • 3.3% fail on On or after 01/01/2014 (12 times worse than other 2014 cars)
        • 0.28% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
        • 0.21% fail on On or after 01/07/2008 (7 times worse than other 2014 cars)
        • 0.054% fail on Emissions not tested
        • 0.024% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Turbo (2 times worse than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.18% fail on Spark ignition (78% better than other 2014 cars)
        • 0.13% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (73% better than other 2014 cars)
        • 0.036% fail on Catalyst emissions (88% better than other 2014 cars)
        • 0.012% fail on Emissions not tested (85% better than other 2014 cars)
        • 0.0060% fail on Non catalyst emissions
    • 0.018% fail on Noise suppression
      • 0.018% fail on Undertray
    • 0.018% fail on Fluid leaks
      • 0.012% fail on Transmission oil leaks
      • 0.0060% fail on Engine oil leaks
  • 3.9% fail on Brakes
    • 2.5% fail on Mechanical brake components
      • 2.1% fail on Brake linings and pads
        • 2.1% fail on Brake pads
        • 0.012% fail on Brake linings
      • 0.37% fail on Brake discs and drums (53% better than other 2014 cars)
        • 0.37% fail on Brake discs (53% better than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.096% fail on Brake cables, rods, levers and linkages (180% worse than other 2014 cars)
        • 0.084% fail on Cable (3 times worse than other 2014 cars)
        • 0.0060% fail on Lever
        • 0.0060% fail on Linkage
    • 1.1% fail on Brake performance (28% better than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.71% fail on Service brake performance
        • 0.69% fail on Rbt
          • 0.57% fail on Service brake performance
          • 0.16% fail on Service brake imbalance
        • 0.024% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.012% fail on Service brake performance
          • 0.012% fail on Service brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
      • 0.25% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp) (54% better than other 2014 cars)
        • 0.25% fail on Rbt (sp) (52% better than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.16% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
        • 0.16% fail on Rbt (sp)
          • 0.084% fail on Service brake performance
          • 0.084% fail on Service brake imbalance
        • 0.0060% fail on Plate brake tester (sp)
          • 0.0060% fail on Service brake imbalance
      • 0.12% fail on Parking brake performance (51% better than other 2014 cars)
        • 0.11% fail on Rbt (52% better than other 2014 cars)
          • 0.096% fail on Parking brake performance (54% better than other 2014 cars)
          • 0.018% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
        • 0.0060% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.0060% fail on Parking brake performance
      • 0.048% fail on Brake performance not tested
    • 0.22% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC
      • 0.20% fail on Anti-lock braking system
      • 0.072% fail on Electronic stability control
    • 0.20% fail on Parking brake control
      • 0.20% fail on Lever
    • 0.14% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever
      • 0.10% fail on Hand lever
      • 0.042% fail on Pedal
    • 0.10% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders) (130% worse than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.090% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers (170% worse than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.012% fail on Hydraulic brake cylinder
    • 0.030% fail on Hydraulic systems
      • 0.030% fail on Brake fluid
    • 0.024% fail on Flexible brake hoses
  • 3.9% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (36% better than other 2014 cars)
    • 2.0% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 2.0% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 0.054% fail on Headlamp aim not tested (68% better than other 2014 cars)
    • 1.0% fail on Headlamps (38% better than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.90% fail on Headlamp (41% better than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.066% fail on Headlamp cleaning device
      • 0.054% fail on Headlamp levelling device
    • 0.52% fail on Direction indicators
      • 0.52% fail on Flashing type
        • 0.28% fail on Side repeaters
        • 0.22% fail on Individual direction indicators
        • 0.012% fail on All direction indicators
    • 0.27% fail on Front and rear fog lamps
      • 0.27% fail on Rear fog lamp
        • 0.27% fail on Rear fog lamp
    • 0.15% fail on Stop lamp (89% better than other 2014 cars)
    • 0.048% fail on Registration plate lamp(s) (94% better than other 2014 cars)
    • 0.042% fail on Electrical equipment (75% better than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.018% fail on Horn (85% better than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.012% fail on Trailer electrical socket
      • 0.012% fail on Battery(ies)
    • 0.030% fail on Reversing lamps (71% better than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.030% fail on Reversing lamps (71% better than other 2014 cars)
    • 0.024% fail on Position lamps
      • 0.024% fail on Position lamp
    • 0.012% fail on Mandatory tell-tales
      • 0.012% fail on Main beam tell-tale
      • 0.0060% fail on Rear fog lamp tell-tale
    • 0.0060% fail on Rear reflectors
  • 2.4% fail on Visibility (40% better than other 2014 cars)
    • 1.5% fail on Wipers (33% better than other 2014 cars)
    • 0.66% fail on Washers (61% better than other 2014 cars)
    • 0.14% fail on View to rear (150% worse than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.14% fail on Mirrors (150% worse than other 2014 cars)
    • 0.060% fail on Condition of glass
      • 0.060% fail on Windscreen
    • 0.012% fail on Driver's view
    • 0.012% fail on Bonnet
  • 1.5% fail on Body, chassis, structure
    • 0.96% fail on Doors (9 times worse than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.93% fail on Other passenger's door (21 times worse than other 2014 cars)
        • 0.92% fail on Door condition (21 times worse than other 2014 cars)
        • 0.0060% fail on Catch
      • 0.024% fail on Driver's door
        • 0.024% fail on Door condition
      • 0.0060% fail on Front passenger's door
        • 0.0060% fail on Door condition
    • 0.43% fail on Transmission (38% better than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.40% fail on Drive shafts (39% better than other 2014 cars)
        • 0.39% fail on Joints (39% better than other 2014 cars)
        • 0.0060% fail on Drive shaft
      • 0.024% fail on Prop shafts
        • 0.024% fail on Joints
      • 0.0060% fail on Belts
    • 0.072% fail on Exhaust system (85% better than other 2014 cars)
    • 0.042% fail on Undertray
    • 0.024% fail on Fuel system (71% better than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.0060% fail on Tank
      • 0.0060% fail on Hose
      • 0.0060% fail on Pipe
      • 0.0060% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device
    • 0.018% fail on Seats
      • 0.012% fail on Driver's seat
      • 0.0060% fail on Passenger's seat
    • 0.0060% fail on Bumpers
    • 0.0060% fail on Engine mounting
      • 0.0060% fail on Engine mounting condition
    • 0.0060% fail on Body
      • 0.0060% fail on Panel
  • 0.48% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems
    • 0.40% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp (68% worse than other 2014 cars)
    • 0.096% fail on Seat belts (51% better than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.090% fail on Condition (51% better than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.0060% fail on Attachment
  • 0.36% fail on Road Wheels
    • 0.24% fail on Attachment
    • 0.11% fail on Condition (110% worse than other 2014 cars)
    • 0.0060% fail on Hubs
  • 0.16% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 0.16% fail on Registration plates
  • 0.14% fail on Steering (83% better than other 2014 cars)
    • 0.066% fail on Steering linkage components (90% better than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.036% fail on Track rod end (94% better than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.018% fail on Locking devices
      • 0.0060% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.0060% fail on Other components
        • 0.0060% fail on Steering linkage
    • 0.048% fail on Steering gear
      • 0.048% fail on Steering rack
    • 0.012% fail on Steering wheel
    • 0.012% fail on Steering play
      • 0.012% fail on Steering rack
  • 0.012% fail on Buses and coaches supplementary tests (23 times worse than other 2014 cars)
    • 0.012% fail on Doors (28 times worse than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.012% fail on Passenger entrance/exit doors (28 times worse than other 2014 cars)
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