Volvo V40 MOT Results

Registered in 2018

87.1% pass rate

from 13,114 tests in 2021

(13% worse than other 2018 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 2018 cars and highlighted areas where the Volvo V40 is unusually good or bad.

5.7% fail on Tyres (68% worse than other 2018 cars)
- 4.3% fail on Condition (110% worse than other 2018 cars)
- 1.6% fail on Tread depth
- 0.023% fail on Size/type
2.2% fail on Visibility (33% better than other 2018 cars)
- 1.6% fail on Wipers (32% better than other 2018 cars)
- 0.50% fail on Washers (41% better than other 2018 cars)
- 0.053% fail on Condition of glass
  - 0.053% fail on Windscreen
- 0.038% fail on View to rear
  - 0.031% fail on Mirrors
  - 0.0076% fail on Indirect vision devices
- 0.015% fail on Driver's view
- 0.0076% fail on Bonnet
2.0% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (24% better than other 2018 cars)
- 1.4% fail on Headlamp aim
  - 1.4% fail on Headlamp aim
  - 0.0076% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
- 0.21% fail on Direction indicators
  - 0.21% fail on Flashing type
    - 0.19% fail on Side repeaters
    - 0.023% fail on Individual direction indicators
- 0.14% fail on Headlamps (65% better than other 2018 cars)
  - 0.11% fail on Headlamp cleaning device (160% worse than other 2018 cars)
  - 0.023% fail on Headlamp (93% better than other 2018 cars)
  - 0.0076% fail on Headlamp levelling device
- 0.14% fail on Front and rear fog lamps
  - 0.14% fail on Rear fog lamp
    - 0.14% fail on Rear fog lamp
- 0.046% fail on Stop lamp (76% better than other 2018 cars)
- 0.046% fail on Registration plate lamp(s) (66% better than other 2018 cars)
- 0.015% fail on Position lamps
  - 0.015% fail on Position lamp
- 0.015% fail on Reversing lamps
  - 0.015% fail on Reversing lamps
- 0.015% fail on Rear reflectors
- 0.0076% fail on Mandatory tell-tales
  - 0.0076% fail on Main beam tell-tale
  - 0.0076% fail on Rear fog lamp tell-tale
- 0.0076% fail on Electrical equipment
  - 0.0076% fail on Battery(ies)
1.6% fail on Suspension (3 times worse than other 2018 cars)
- 1.5% fail on Springs (21 times worse than other 2018 cars)
  - 1.5% fail on Coil springs (22 times worse than other 2018 cars)
    - 1.5% fail on Coil spring (22 times worse than other 2018 cars)
- 0.076% fail on Suspension arms
  - 0.031% fail on Ball joint
  - 0.023% fail on Pins and bushes
  - 0.015% fail on Suspension arm
  - 0.0076% fail on Ball joint dust cover
- 0.023% fail on Wheel bearings
- 0.023% fail on Anti-roll bars
  - 0.015% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover
  - 0.0076% fail on Linkage
- 0.0076% fail on Suspension rods
  - 0.0076% fail on Ball joint dust cover
1.3% fail on Brakes
- 0.95% fail on Mechanical brake components
  - 0.92% fail on Brake linings and pads
    - 0.92% fail on Brake pads
    - 0.0076% fail on Brake linings
  - 0.053% fail on Brake discs and drums (70% better than other 2018 cars)
    - 0.053% fail on Brake discs (70% better than other 2018 cars)
- 0.23% fail on Brake performance
  - 0.15% fail on Service brake performance
    - 0.15% fail on Rbt
      - 0.14% fail on Service brake performance
      - 0.0076% fail on Service brake imbalance
  - 0.038% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp)
    - 0.031% fail on Rbt (sp)
    - 0.0076% fail on Decelerometer (sp)
  - 0.023% fail on Brake performance not tested
  - 0.015% fail on Parking brake performance
    - 0.015% fail on Rbt
      - 0.015% fail on Parking brake performance
  - 0.0076% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
    - 0.0076% fail on Rbt (sp)
      - 0.0076% fail on Service brake performance
- 0.084% fail on Parking brake control
  - 0.084% fail on Lever
- 0.053% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever
  - 0.038% fail on Hand lever
  - 0.015% fail on Pedal
- 0.031% fail on Hydraulic systems
  - 0.023% fail on Brake fluid
  - 0.0076% fail on Reservoirs
- 0.0076% fail on Flexible brake hoses
- 0.0076% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC
  - 0.0076% fail on Electronic stability control
0.19% fail on Body, chassis, structure
- 0.099% fail on Transmission
  - 0.099% fail on Drive shafts
    - 0.099% fail on Joints
- 0.038% fail on Fuel system
  - 0.038% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device
- 0.031% fail on Body
  - 0.023% fail on Other body component
  - 0.0076% fail on Panel
- 0.015% fail on Doors
  - 0.015% fail on Front passenger's door
    - 0.015% fail on Door condition
- 0.0076% fail on Seats
  - 0.0076% fail on Passenger's seat
0.14% fail on Identification of the vehicle
- 0.14% fail on Registration plates
0.14% fail on Road Wheels
- 0.099% fail on Attachment
- 0.038% fail on Condition
0.13% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks (69% better than other 2018 cars)
- 0.11% fail on Exhaust emissions (72% better than other 2018 cars)
  - 0.076% fail on Spark ignition (71% better than other 2018 cars)
    - 0.038% fail on Catalyst emissions
    - 0.038% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (77% better than other 2018 cars)
  - 0.038% fail on Compression ignition (73% better than other 2018 cars)
    - 0.038% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (68% better than other 2018 cars)
- 0.015% fail on Fluid leaks
  - 0.0076% fail on Engine oil leaks
  - 0.0076% fail on Hydraulic fluid leaks
0.11% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems (63% better than other 2018 cars)
- 0.084% fail on Seat belts
  - 0.084% fail on Condition
- 0.031% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp (79% better than other 2018 cars)
0.023% fail on Steering (73% better than other 2018 cars)
- 0.0076% fail on Steering linkage components
  - 0.0076% fail on Ball joint
- 0.0076% fail on Steering wheel
- 0.0076% fail on Steering play
  - 0.0076% fail on Steering rack