MOT Stats
Vehicle types : Car : Volvo : S40
Volvo S40
| Year | Tests | Pass rate | Most common fail reason |
| 1996 | 16 | 56.25% | Emissions levels exceed the manufacturer's specified limits. |
| 1997 | 84 | 48.81% | Position lamp missing or inoperative. |
| 1998 | 151 | 56.29% | Position lamp missing or inoperative. |
| 1999 | 160 | 48.75% | Position lamp missing or inoperative. |
| 2000 | 254 | 55.91% | Position lamp missing or inoperative. |
| 2001 | 373 | 54.96% | Position lamp missing or inoperative. |
| 2002 | 516 | 53.49% | Position lamp missing or inoperative. |
| 2003 | 761 | 50.46% | Position lamp missing or inoperative. |
| 2004 | 1,363 | 51.58% | Position lamp missing or inoperative. |
| 2005 | 1,663 | 56.64% | Suspension pin, bush, joint or bearing excessively worn. |
| 2006 | 1,919 | 59.09% | Suspension pin, bush, joint or bearing excessively worn. |
| 2007 | 2,018 | 57.48% | Suspension pin, bush, joint or bearing excessively worn. |
| 2008 | 3,184 | 56.16% | Position lamp missing or inoperative. |
| 2009 | 2,592 | 56.25% | Suspension pin, bush, joint or bearing excessively worn. |
| 2010 | 2,113 | 56.74% | Suspension pin, bush, joint or bearing excessively worn. |
| 2011 | 1,513 | 56.25% | Suspension spring broken or seriously weakened. |
| 2012 | 1,286 | 61.74% | Suspension spring broken or seriously weakened. |
| 2013 | 42 | 61.9% | Suspension spring broken or seriously weakened. |
| 2014 | 2 | 50% | Brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm. |
| 2015 | 3 | 33.33% | Brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm. |
| 2016 | 2 | 100% | n/a |
| 2017 | 1 | 0% | SRS malfunction indicator lamp indicates a system malfunction. |
| 2020 | 1 | 100% | n/a |
| 2021 | 1 | 0% | Fog lamp inoperative or rear fog lamp missing. |
Tests: 20,018
Average Volvo S40 pass rate: 56.35%
Most common fail reasons
| # | Reason | Fail code | Category | % |
| 1 | Suspension pin, bush, joint or bearing excessively worn. | 5.3.4(a)(i) | Major | 16% |
| 2 | Suspension spring broken or seriously weakened. | 5.3.1(b)(i) | Major | 15% |
| 3 | Position lamp missing or inoperative. | 4.2.1(a)(ii) | Major | 14% |
| 4 | Tyre with a lump, bulge or tear. | 5.2.3(d)(ii) | Dangerous | 11% |
| 5 | Constant velocity joint boot missing, split, insecure or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt. | 6.1.7(g)(ii) | Major | 10% |
| 6 | Headlamp aim outwith limits. | 4.1.2(a) | Major | 8% |
| 7 | Electrical wiring insecure. | 4.11(a)(ii) | Major | 7% |
| 8 | Tyre tread depth not in accordance with requirements. | 5.2.3(e) | Dangerous | 7% |
| 9 | Registration plate lamp missing or inoperative. | 4.7.1(b)(ii) | Major | 7% |
| 10 | Windscreen washers not providing sufficient fluid. | 3.5(a) | Major | 7% |
Tests date range:
10th February 2023 to 9th February 2024
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