Volvo XC40 MOT Results

Registered in 2018
89.9% pass rate
from 6,659 tests in 2021
(9.6% better than other 2018 cars)
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 2018 cars and highlighted areas where the Volvo XC40 is unusually good or bad.

  • 3.7% fail on Tyres
    • 2.6% fail on Condition (25% worse than other 2018 cars)
    • 1.2% fail on Tread depth
    • 0.060% fail on Size/type
  • 3.3% fail on Brakes (140% worse than other 2018 cars)
    • 3.1% fail on Mechanical brake components (2 times worse than other 2018 cars)
      • 3.1% fail on Brake linings and pads (2 times worse than other 2018 cars)
        • 3.1% fail on Brake pads (2 times worse than other 2018 cars)
      • 0.14% fail on Brake discs and drums
        • 0.14% fail on Brake discs
    • 0.17% fail on Brake performance
      • 0.060% fail on Brake performance not tested
      • 0.060% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
        • 0.045% fail on Rbt (sp)
          • 0.030% fail on Service brake imbalance
          • 0.015% fail on Service brake performance
        • 0.015% fail on Decelerometer (sp)
      • 0.045% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp)
        • 0.045% fail on Rbt (sp)
      • 0.015% fail on Service brake performance
        • 0.015% fail on Rbt
          • 0.015% fail on Service brake imbalance
    • 0.045% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC
      • 0.045% fail on Electronic stability control
      • 0.030% fail on Anti-lock braking system
    • 0.015% fail on Flexible brake hoses
  • 1.7% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (37% better than other 2018 cars)
    • 1.2% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 1.2% fail on Headlamp aim
    • 0.18% fail on Front and rear fog lamps
      • 0.17% fail on Rear fog lamp
        • 0.17% fail on Rear fog lamp
      • 0.015% fail on Front fog lamps
        • 0.015% fail on Front fog lamps
    • 0.15% fail on Headlamps (62% better than other 2018 cars)
      • 0.15% fail on Headlamp cleaning device (2 times worse than other 2018 cars)
    • 0.075% fail on Direction indicators
      • 0.075% fail on Flashing type
        • 0.045% fail on Individual direction indicators
        • 0.030% fail on Side repeaters (81% better than other 2018 cars)
    • 0.075% fail on Registration plate lamp(s)
    • 0.015% fail on Stop lamp
    • 0.015% fail on Rear reflectors
    • 0.015% fail on Electrical equipment
      • 0.015% fail on Trailer electrical socket
  • 1.2% fail on Visibility (63% better than other 2018 cars)
    • 0.92% fail on Wipers (61% better than other 2018 cars)
    • 0.21% fail on Washers (75% better than other 2018 cars)
    • 0.045% fail on Bonnet (4 times worse than other 2018 cars)
    • 0.045% fail on Condition of glass
      • 0.045% fail on Windscreen
  • 0.38% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks
    • 0.38% fail on Exhaust emissions
      • 0.20% fail on Spark ignition
        • 0.14% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
        • 0.060% fail on Catalyst emissions
        • 0.015% fail on Emissions not tested
      • 0.18% fail on Compression ignition
        • 0.18% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
  • 0.23% fail on Body, chassis, structure
    • 0.15% fail on Transmission (160% worse than other 2018 cars)
      • 0.14% fail on Drive shafts (140% worse than other 2018 cars)
        • 0.14% fail on Joints (150% worse than other 2018 cars)
      • 0.015% fail on Prop shafts
        • 0.015% fail on Joints
    • 0.030% fail on Exhaust system
    • 0.030% fail on Body
      • 0.030% fail on Other body component
    • 0.015% fail on Bumpers
    • 0.015% fail on Undertray
  • 0.18% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 0.18% fail on Registration plates
  • 0.11% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems (66% better than other 2018 cars)
    • 0.075% fail on Seat belts
      • 0.075% fail on Condition
    • 0.030% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp (79% better than other 2018 cars)
  • 0.045% fail on Steering
    • 0.030% fail on Steering linkage components
      • 0.015% fail on Track rod end
      • 0.015% fail on Locking devices
    • 0.015% fail on Electronic power steering
  • 0.030% fail on Suspension (92% better than other 2018 cars)
    • 0.015% fail on Wheel bearings
    • 0.015% fail on Anti-roll bars
      • 0.015% fail on Linkage
  • 0.030% fail on Road Wheels
    • 0.030% fail on Attachment
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