Volvo V40 MOT Results

Registered in 2017

84.1% pass rate

from 13,746 tests in 2021

(24% worse than other 2017 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 2017 cars and highlighted areas where the Volvo V40 is unusually good or bad.

5.8% fail on Suspension (5 times worse than other 2017 cars)
- 5.6% fail on Springs (15 times worse than other 2017 cars)
  - 5.6% fail on Coil springs (15 times worse than other 2017 cars)
    - 5.6% fail on Coil spring (15 times worse than other 2017 cars)
    - 0.0073% fail on Mounting
  - 0.0073% fail on Leaf springs
    - 0.0073% fail on Leaf spring
- 0.12% fail on Suspension arms (49% better than other 2017 cars)
  - 0.080% fail on Ball joint
  - 0.022% fail on Ball joint dust cover
  - 0.0073% fail on Suspension arm
  - 0.0073% fail on Pins and bushes
- 0.065% fail on Anti-roll bars
  - 0.022% fail on Ball joint dust cover
  - 0.015% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover
  - 0.0073% fail on Anti-roll bar
  - 0.0073% fail on Linkage
  - 0.0073% fail on Ball joint
  - 0.0073% fail on Linkage ball joints
- 0.051% fail on Wheel bearings
- 0.0073% fail on Shock absorbers
- 0.0073% fail on Macpherson strut
  - 0.0073% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
5.0% fail on Tyres (45% worse than other 2017 cars)
- 3.3% fail on Condition (69% worse than other 2017 cars)
- 1.8% fail on Tread depth
- 0.051% fail on Size/type
2.0% fail on Brakes
- 1.4% fail on Mechanical brake components
  - 1.4% fail on Brake linings and pads
    - 1.4% fail on Brake pads
    - 0.015% fail on Brake linings
  - 0.14% fail on Brake discs and drums (60% better than other 2017 cars)
    - 0.14% fail on Brake discs (60% better than other 2017 cars)
- 0.47% fail on Brake performance
  - 0.31% fail on Service brake performance
    - 0.31% fail on Rbt
      - 0.27% fail on Service brake performance
      - 0.044% fail on Service brake imbalance
  - 0.065% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp)
    - 0.065% fail on Rbt (sp)
  - 0.051% fail on Brake performance not tested
  - 0.036% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
    - 0.036% fail on Rbt (sp)
      - 0.029% fail on Service brake performance
      - 0.0073% fail on Service brake imbalance
  - 0.022% fail on Parking brake performance
    - 0.022% fail on Rbt
      - 0.022% fail on Parking brake performance
- 0.087% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever
  - 0.080% fail on Hand lever
  - 0.0073% fail on Pedal
- 0.087% fail on Parking brake control
  - 0.087% fail on Lever
- 0.036% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
  - 0.022% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers
  - 0.015% fail on Hydraulic brake cylinder (5 times worse than other 2017 cars)
- 0.022% fail on Hydraulic systems
  - 0.015% fail on Brake fluid
  - 0.0073% fail on Valves
- 0.015% fail on Flexible brake hoses
- 0.0073% fail on Air and vacuum systems
  - 0.0073% fail on Servos
- 0.0073% fail on Load sensing valves
- 0.0073% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC
  - 0.0073% fail on Electronic stability control
1.9% fail on Visibility (49% better than other 2017 cars)
- 1.3% fail on Wipers (53% better than other 2017 cars)
- 0.51% fail on Washers (48% better than other 2017 cars)
- 0.065% fail on Condition of glass
  - 0.065% fail on Windscreen
- 0.051% fail on View to rear
  - 0.044% fail on Mirrors
  - 0.0073% fail on Indirect vision devices
- 0.0073% fail on Bonnet
1.7% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (37% better than other 2017 cars)
- 0.95% fail on Headlamp aim (28% better than other 2017 cars)
  - 0.95% fail on Headlamp aim (25% better than other 2017 cars)
- 0.27% fail on Headlamps (47% better than other 2017 cars)
  - 0.23% fail on Headlamp cleaning device (3 times worse than other 2017 cars)
  - 0.022% fail on Headlamp (95% better than other 2017 cars)
  - 0.015% fail on Headlamp levelling device
- 0.19% fail on Direction indicators
  - 0.19% fail on Flashing type
    - 0.15% fail on Side repeaters
    - 0.044% fail on Individual direction indicators
- 0.12% fail on Front and rear fog lamps
  - 0.12% fail on Rear fog lamp
    - 0.12% fail on Rear fog lamp
- 0.095% fail on Stop lamp (72% better than other 2017 cars)
- 0.058% fail on Registration plate lamp(s) (72% better than other 2017 cars)
- 0.036% fail on Reversing lamps
  - 0.036% fail on Reversing lamps
- 0.0073% fail on Rear reflectors
0.17% fail on Body, chassis, structure (44% better than other 2017 cars)
- 0.11% fail on Transmission
  - 0.11% fail on Drive shafts
    - 0.11% fail on Joints
- 0.029% fail on Fuel system
  - 0.015% fail on Pipe
  - 0.015% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device
- 0.022% fail on Doors
  - 0.015% fail on Other passenger's door
    - 0.015% fail on Door condition
  - 0.0073% fail on Driver's door
    - 0.0073% fail on Door condition
- 0.0073% fail on Exhaust system
- 0.0073% fail on Seats
  - 0.0073% fail on Passenger's seat
0.17% fail on Road Wheels
- 0.087% fail on Attachment
- 0.080% fail on Condition
0.15% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks (72% better than other 2017 cars)
- 0.13% fail on Exhaust emissions (75% better than other 2017 cars)
  - 0.073% fail on Spark ignition (77% better than other 2017 cars)
    - 0.036% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (81% better than other 2017 cars)
    - 0.022% fail on Catalyst emissions (79% better than other 2017 cars)
    - 0.015% fail on Emissions not tested
  - 0.058% fail on Compression ignition (73% better than other 2017 cars)
    - 0.036% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (78% better than other 2017 cars)
    - 0.015% fail on On or after 01/01/2014
    - 0.0073% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Turbo
    - 0.0073% fail on Emissions not tested
- 0.022% fail on Fluid leaks
  - 0.022% fail on Engine oil leaks
0.13% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems (45% better than other 2017 cars)
- 0.080% fail on Seat belts
  - 0.080% fail on Condition
- 0.051% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp
0.087% fail on Identification of the vehicle (57% better than other 2017 cars)
- 0.087% fail on Registration plates (57% better than other 2017 cars)
0.044% fail on Steering (71% better than other 2017 cars)
- 0.022% fail on Steering linkage components (78% better than other 2017 cars)
  - 0.015% fail on Track rod end (84% better than other 2017 cars)
  - 0.0073% fail on Ball joint
- 0.0073% fail on Steering gear
  - 0.0073% fail on Operation
- 0.0073% fail on Steering wheel
- 0.0073% fail on Steering play
  - 0.0073% fail on Steering rack
0.0073% fail on Seat belt installation check
- 0.0073% fail on Belt(s)/padding