Volvo XC40 MOT Results
Registered in 201889.9% pass rate
from 6,659 tests in 2021
(9.6% better 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 XC40 is unusually good or bad.
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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
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3.3% fail on
Brakes
(140% worse than other 2018 cars)
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3.1% fail on
Mechanical brake components
(2 times worse than other 2018 cars)
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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)
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0.14% fail on
Brake discs and drums
- 0.14% fail on Brake discs
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3.1% fail on
Brake linings and pads
(2 times worse than other 2018 cars)
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0.17% fail on
Brake performance
- 0.060% fail on Brake performance not tested
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0.060% fail on
Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
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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)
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0.045% fail on
Rbt (sp)
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0.045% fail on
Parking brake efficiency (sp)
- 0.045% fail on Rbt (sp)
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0.015% fail on
Service brake performance
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0.015% fail on
Rbt
- 0.015% fail on Service brake imbalance
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0.015% fail on
Rbt
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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
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3.1% fail on
Mechanical brake components
(2 times worse than other 2018 cars)
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1.7% fail on
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment
(37% better than other 2018 cars)
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1.2% fail on
Headlamp aim
- 1.2% fail on Headlamp aim
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0.18% fail on
Front and rear fog lamps
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0.17% fail on
Rear fog lamp
- 0.17% fail on Rear fog lamp
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0.015% fail on
Front fog lamps
- 0.015% fail on Front fog lamps
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0.17% fail on
Rear fog lamp
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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)
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0.075% fail on
Direction indicators
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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)
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0.075% fail on
Flashing type
- 0.075% fail on Registration plate lamp(s)
- 0.015% fail on Stop lamp
- 0.015% fail on Rear reflectors
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0.015% fail on
Electrical equipment
- 0.015% fail on Trailer electrical socket
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1.2% fail on
Headlamp aim
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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)
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0.045% fail on
Condition of glass
- 0.045% fail on Windscreen
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0.38% fail on
Noise, emissions and leaks
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0.38% fail on
Exhaust emissions
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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
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0.18% fail on
Compression ignition
- 0.18% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
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0.20% fail on
Spark ignition
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0.38% fail on
Exhaust emissions
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0.23% fail on
Body, chassis, structure
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0.15% fail on
Transmission
(160% worse than other 2018 cars)
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0.14% fail on
Drive shafts
(140% worse than other 2018 cars)
- 0.14% fail on Joints (150% worse than other 2018 cars)
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0.015% fail on
Prop shafts
- 0.015% fail on Joints
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0.14% fail on
Drive shafts
(140% worse than other 2018 cars)
- 0.030% fail on Exhaust system
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0.030% fail on
Body
- 0.030% fail on Other body component
- 0.015% fail on Bumpers
- 0.015% fail on Undertray
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0.15% fail on
Transmission
(160% worse than other 2018 cars)
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0.18% fail on
Identification of the vehicle
- 0.18% fail on Registration plates
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0.11% fail on
Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems
(66% better than other 2018 cars)
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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)
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0.075% fail on
Seat belts
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0.045% fail on
Steering
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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
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0.030% fail on
Steering linkage components
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0.030% fail on
Suspension
(92% better than other 2018 cars)
- 0.015% fail on Wheel bearings
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0.015% fail on
Anti-roll bars
- 0.015% fail on Linkage
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0.030% fail on
Road Wheels
- 0.030% fail on Attachment
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Volvo XC40 (2018 on)
Chunky upmarket and bold styling, excellent all-rounder, EV and plug-in hybrid versions.