Volvo V40
MOT data from 140,680 tests in 2024. Pass rate: 81.9%. Average mileage at test: 73,482 miles.
Common failure reasons
| Reason | Count |
|---|---|
| a spring or spring component fractured or seriously weakened | 5,649 |
| a tyre seriously damaged | 3,141 |
| tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements | 2,944 |
| a tyre cords visible or damaged | 2,746 |
| a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm | 2,583 |
| a transmission shaft constant velocity joint boot missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc | 1,639 |
| a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn | 1,561 |
| a lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning | 1,363 |
| the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements | 1,357 |
| wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen | 1,158 |
Pass rate by fuel type
| Fuel | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| Diesel | 89,569 | 81% |
| Petrol | 51,106 | 83.5% |
By registration year
| Year | Tests | Pass rate | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1997 | 266 | 70.7% | |
| Top failures: a lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning, the strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm of any sub-frame, spring or suspension component mounting (a 'prescribed area') is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired, a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn | |||
| 1998 | 298 | 70.1% | |
| Top failures: a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, a lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning, the strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm of any sub-frame, spring or suspension component mounting (a 'prescribed area') is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired | |||
| 1999 | 514 | 67.7% | |
| Top failures: the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements, a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, the strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm of any sub-frame, spring or suspension component mounting (a 'prescribed area') is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired | |||
| 2000 | 474 | 67.9% | |
| Top failures: a suspension joint dust cover missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc, steering rack gaiter or ball joint dust cover missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc, a lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning | |||
| 2001 | 660 | 71.2% | |
| Top failures: a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, a suspension joint dust cover missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc, a lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning | |||
| 2002 | 850 | 68.5% | |
| Top failures: a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, a suspension joint dust cover missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc, a suspension joint dust cover severely deteriorated | |||
| 2003 | 1,332 | 66.3% | |
| Top failures: a suspension joint dust cover severely deteriorated, a lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning, a suspension joint dust cover missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc | |||
| 2004 | 1,136 | 66.3% | |
| Top failures: a lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning, a suspension joint dust cover missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc, a suspension joint dust cover severely deteriorated | |||
| 2012 | 3,230 | 78% | |
| Top failures: lamp emitted colour, position or intensity not in accordance with the requirements, a spring or spring component fractured or seriously weakened, a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn | |||
| 2013 | 15,823 | 80% | |
| Top failures: a spring or spring component fractured or seriously weakened, a tyre cords visible or damaged, tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements | |||
| 2014 | 23,334 | 80.1% | |
| Top failures: a spring or spring component fractured or seriously weakened, tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements, smoke opacity levels exceed the manufacturer's specified limit | |||
| 2015 | 23,388 | 80.6% | |
| Top failures: a spring or spring component fractured or seriously weakened, tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements, a transmission shaft constant velocity joint boot missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc | |||
| 2016 | 22,437 | 82.6% | |
| Top failures: a spring or spring component fractured or seriously weakened, tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements, a tyre cords visible or damaged | |||
| 2017 | 18,945 | 84.6% | |
| Top failures: a spring or spring component fractured or seriously weakened, a tyre seriously damaged, a tyre cords visible or damaged | |||
| 2018 | 17,225 | 85.7% | |
| Top failures: a spring or spring component fractured or seriously weakened, a tyre seriously damaged, a tyre cords visible or damaged | |||
| 2019 | 10,662 | 87.5% | |
| Top failures: a tyre seriously damaged, a spring or spring component fractured or seriously weakened, a tyre cords visible or damaged | |||
Mileage at test
25th percentile
40,009 mi
Median
61,956 mi
75th percentile
90,652 mi
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