Volvo S40
MOT data from 31,725 tests in 2024. Pass rate: 73%. Average mileage at test: 111,895 miles.
Common failure reasons
| Reason | Count |
|---|---|
| a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn | 2,018 |
| a spring or spring component fractured or seriously weakened | 1,090 |
| a lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning | 1,049 |
| the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements | 1,003 |
| a transmission shaft constant velocity joint boot missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc | 983 |
| a tyre cords visible or damaged | 696 |
| tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements | 673 |
| a rear registration plate lamp or light source missing or inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources | 668 |
| a suspension joint dust cover missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc | 661 |
| a tyre seriously damaged | 640 |
Pass rate by fuel type
| Fuel | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| Petrol | 16,181 | 73.3% |
| Diesel | 15,536 | 72.7% |
By registration year
| Year | Tests | Pass rate | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1997 | 155 | 74.8% | |
| Top failures: a lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning, a rear registration plate lamp or light source missing or inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources, emissions levels exceed default limits | |||
| 1998 | 281 | 74% | |
| Top failures: the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements, a headlamp or light source missing, inoperative or more than ½ not functioning in the case of led, a lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning | |||
| 1999 | 317 | 69.1% | |
| Top failures: 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, the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements, a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn | |||
| 2000 | 316 | 68.4% | |
| Top failures: a lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning, steering rack gaiter or ball joint dust cover missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc, the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements | |||
| 2001 | 479 | 71.4% | |
| Top failures: a suspension joint dust cover missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc, a suspension joint dust cover severely deteriorated, steering rack gaiter or ball joint dust cover missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc | |||
| 2002 | 655 | 69.8% | |
| 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 | |||
| 2003 | 1,009 | 69.5% | |
| Top failures: 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, steering rack gaiter or ball joint dust cover missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc | |||
| 2004 | 1,907 | 70.2% | |
| Top failures: a transmission shaft constant velocity joint boot missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc, a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, parking brake efficiency below minimum requirement | |||
| 2005 | 2,608 | 70.4% | |
| Top failures: a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements, a suspension joint dust cover missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc | |||
| 2006 | 3,070 | 73.4% | |
| Top failures: a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements, a transmission shaft constant velocity joint boot missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc | |||
| 2007 | 3,168 | 73.5% | |
| Top failures: a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements, a spring or spring component fractured or seriously weakened | |||
| 2008 | 5,087 | 73.2% | |
| 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, a spring or spring component fractured or seriously weakened | |||
| 2009 | 4,264 | 74.8% | |
| 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, a spring or spring component fractured or seriously weakened | |||
| 2010 | 3,595 | 72.8% | |
| Top failures: a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, a spring or spring component fractured or seriously weakened, a lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning | |||
| 2011 | 2,581 | 74.3% | |
| Top failures: a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, a transmission shaft constant velocity joint boot missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc, a spring or spring component fractured or seriously weakened | |||
| 2012 | 2,148 | 76.1% | |
| Top failures: a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, a spring or spring component fractured or seriously weakened, a transmission shaft constant velocity joint boot missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc | |||
Mileage at test
25th percentile
85,233 mi
Median
105,994 mi
75th percentile
130,439 mi
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