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Volvo V40 MOT Results

Registered in 2016
80.0% pass rate
from 15,543 tests in 2021
(24% worse than other 2016 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 2016 cars and highlighted areas where the Volvo V40 is unusually good or bad.

  • 8.3% fail on Suspension (2 times worse than other 2016 cars)
    • 7.8% fail on Springs (5 times worse than other 2016 cars)
      • 7.8% fail on Coil springs (5 times worse than other 2016 cars)
        • 7.8% fail on Coil spring (5 times worse than other 2016 cars)
    • 0.30% fail on Suspension arms (40% better than other 2016 cars)
      • 0.15% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.071% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.064% fail on Pins and bushes (74% better than other 2016 cars)
      • 0.019% fail on Suspension arm
    • 0.15% fail on Anti-roll bars
      • 0.064% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover
      • 0.045% fail on Linkage ball joints
      • 0.019% fail on Linkage
      • 0.019% fail on Ball joint dust cover
    • 0.071% fail on Wheel bearings
    • 0.051% fail on Shock absorbers (63% better than other 2016 cars)
    • 0.026% fail on Macpherson strut
      • 0.026% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting (3 times worse than other 2016 cars)
    • 0.019% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.013% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.0064% fail on Ball joint dust cover
    • 0.0064% fail on Sub-frames
      • 0.0064% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
  • 5.6% fail on Tyres (43% worse than other 2016 cars)
    • 3.6% fail on Condition (69% worse than other 2016 cars)
    • 2.3% fail on Tread depth (21% worse than other 2016 cars)
    • 0.026% fail on Size/type
  • 2.5% fail on Brakes
    • 1.6% fail on Mechanical brake components (15% better than other 2016 cars)
      • 1.6% fail on Brake linings and pads
        • 1.5% fail on Brake pads
        • 0.026% fail on Brake linings
      • 0.19% fail on Brake discs and drums (60% better than other 2016 cars)
        • 0.19% fail on Brake discs (60% better than other 2016 cars)
    • 0.61% fail on Brake performance
      • 0.42% fail on Service brake performance
        • 0.42% fail on Rbt
          • 0.39% fail on Service brake performance
          • 0.032% fail on Service brake imbalance
        • 0.0064% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.0064% fail on Service brake performance
      • 0.090% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp) (61% better than other 2016 cars)
        • 0.090% fail on Rbt (sp) (59% better than other 2016 cars)
      • 0.071% fail on Brake performance not tested
      • 0.058% fail on Parking brake performance
        • 0.058% fail on Rbt
          • 0.045% fail on Parking brake performance
          • 0.013% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
      • 0.039% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
        • 0.039% fail on Rbt (sp)
          • 0.026% fail on Service brake imbalance
          • 0.019% fail on Service brake performance
    • 0.10% fail on Parking brake control
      • 0.10% fail on Lever
    • 0.084% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever
      • 0.071% fail on Hand lever
      • 0.013% fail on Pedal
    • 0.064% fail on Hydraulic systems (2 times worse than other 2016 cars)
      • 0.064% fail on Brake fluid (4 times worse than other 2016 cars)
    • 0.064% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders) (150% worse than other 2016 cars)
      • 0.058% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers (170% worse than other 2016 cars)
      • 0.0064% fail on Hydraulic brake cylinder
    • 0.019% fail on Flexible brake hoses
    • 0.019% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC (77% better than other 2016 cars)
      • 0.013% fail on Electronic stability control
      • 0.0064% fail on Electronic braking system
    • 0.0064% fail on Hand operated control valves
      • 0.0064% fail on Leaks
  • 2.3% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (33% better than other 2016 cars)
    • 1.4% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 1.4% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 0.013% fail on Headlamp aim not tested (80% better than other 2016 cars)
    • 0.36% fail on Headlamps (50% better than other 2016 cars)
      • 0.18% fail on Headlamp (72% better than other 2016 cars)
      • 0.15% fail on Headlamp cleaning device (200% worse than other 2016 cars)
      • 0.039% fail on Headlamp levelling device
    • 0.23% fail on Direction indicators (38% better than other 2016 cars)
      • 0.23% fail on Flashing type (38% better than other 2016 cars)
        • 0.14% fail on Side repeaters (49% better than other 2016 cars)
        • 0.058% fail on Individual direction indicators
        • 0.026% fail on All direction indicators (2 times worse than other 2016 cars)
    • 0.18% fail on Front and rear fog lamps
      • 0.18% fail on Rear fog lamp
        • 0.18% fail on Rear fog lamp
    • 0.11% fail on Stop lamp (83% better than other 2016 cars)
    • 0.045% fail on Registration plate lamp(s) (87% better than other 2016 cars)
    • 0.039% fail on Reversing lamps
      • 0.039% fail on Reversing lamps
    • 0.032% fail on Rear reflectors
    • 0.019% fail on Electrical equipment
      • 0.0064% fail on Trailer electrical socket
      • 0.0064% fail on Electrical wiring
      • 0.0064% fail on Horn
    • 0.0064% fail on Hazard warning
      • 0.0064% fail on Switch
    • 0.0064% fail on Mandatory tell-tales
      • 0.0064% fail on Main beam tell-tale
      • 0.0064% fail on Rear fog lamp tell-tale
  • 2.0% fail on Visibility (51% better than other 2016 cars)
    • 1.4% fail on Wipers (53% better than other 2016 cars)
    • 0.51% fail on Washers (54% better than other 2016 cars)
    • 0.071% fail on Condition of glass
      • 0.071% fail on Windscreen
    • 0.032% fail on View to rear
      • 0.032% fail on Mirrors
    • 0.013% fail on Bonnet
    • 0.0064% fail on Driver's view
  • 0.50% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks (41% better than other 2016 cars)
    • 0.46% fail on Exhaust emissions (43% better than other 2016 cars)
      • 0.27% fail on Compression ignition
        • 0.23% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
        • 0.026% fail on On or after 01/01/2014
        • 0.026% fail on Emissions not tested
      • 0.19% fail on Spark ignition (59% better than other 2016 cars)
        • 0.15% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (50% better than other 2016 cars)
        • 0.045% fail on Catalyst emissions (74% better than other 2016 cars)
        • 0.013% fail on Emissions not tested
    • 0.032% fail on Fluid leaks
      • 0.026% fail on Engine oil leaks
      • 0.0064% fail on Other leaks
  • 0.43% fail on Body, chassis, structure
    • 0.28% fail on Transmission
      • 0.28% fail on Drive shafts
        • 0.28% fail on Joints
      • 0.0064% fail on Prop shafts
        • 0.0064% fail on Joints
    • 0.071% fail on Doors
      • 0.064% fail on Other passenger's door (2 times worse than other 2016 cars)
        • 0.064% fail on Door condition (2 times worse than other 2016 cars)
      • 0.0064% fail on Driver's door
        • 0.0064% fail on Door condition
    • 0.064% fail on Exhaust system (60% better than other 2016 cars)
    • 0.0064% fail on Fuel system
      • 0.0064% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device
    • 0.0064% fail on Body
      • 0.0064% fail on Other body component
    • 0.0064% fail on Seats
      • 0.0064% fail on Passenger's seat
    • 0.0064% fail on Undertray
  • 0.21% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 0.21% fail on Registration plates
  • 0.17% fail on Road Wheels
    • 0.12% fail on Attachment
    • 0.045% fail on Condition
  • 0.11% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems (62% better than other 2016 cars)
    • 0.090% fail on Seat belts
      • 0.084% fail on Condition
      • 0.0064% fail on Requirements
    • 0.019% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp (84% better than other 2016 cars)
  • 0.051% fail on Steering (81% better than other 2016 cars)
    • 0.026% fail on Steering linkage components (88% better than other 2016 cars)
      • 0.019% fail on Track rod end (91% better than other 2016 cars)
      • 0.0064% fail on Ball joint
    • 0.019% fail on Steering gear
      • 0.019% fail on Steering rack
    • 0.0064% fail on Power steering
      • 0.0064% fail on Operation
    • 0.0064% fail on Steering wheel
  • 0.0064% fail on Speedometer and speed limiter
    • 0.0064% fail on Speedometer
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