Volvo V40 MOT Results

Registered in 2019
89.3% pass rate
from 421 tests in 2021
Pass rate by mileage
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 2019 cars and highlighted areas where the Volvo V40 is unusually good or bad.

  • 5.0% fail on Tyres (98% worse than other 2019 cars)
    • 4.0% fail on Condition (190% worse than other 2019 cars)
    • 1.2% fail on Tread depth
  • 2.4% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment
    • 1.9% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 1.9% fail on Headlamp aim
    • 0.48% fail on Front and rear fog lamps
      • 0.48% fail on Rear fog lamp
        • 0.48% fail on Rear fog lamp
  • 2.1% fail on Visibility
    • 1.7% fail on Wipers
    • 0.24% fail on View to rear
      • 0.24% fail on Mirrors
    • 0.24% fail on Washers
  • 0.48% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks
    • 0.48% fail on Exhaust emissions
      • 0.24% fail on Spark ignition
        • 0.24% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
      • 0.24% fail on Compression ignition
        • 0.24% fail on On or after 01/07/2008
  • 0.24% fail on Brakes
    • 0.24% fail on Parking brake control
      • 0.24% fail on Lever
  • 0.24% fail on Suspension
    • 0.24% fail on Springs
      • 0.24% fail on Coil springs
        • 0.24% fail on Coil spring
  • 0.24% fail on Body, chassis, structure
    • 0.24% fail on Transmission
      • 0.24% fail on Drive shafts
        • 0.24% fail on Joints
  • 0.24% fail on Road Wheels
    • 0.24% fail on Attachment
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  • Volvo V40 (2012 - 2019)
    Comfortable and enjoyable to drive, a good (if rather confusing) range of engines, fabulous record on safety.

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