MOT Stats


Vehicle types : Car : Volvo : S40 : 1996

Volvo S40 1996

Tests: 16

Pass rate: 56.25%

Most common fail reasons

#ReasonFail codeCategory%
1Emissions levels exceed the manufacturer's specified limits.8.2.1.2(a)Major29%
2Position lamp missing or inoperative.4.2.1(a)(ii)Major29%
3Exhaust system leaking or insecure.6.1.2(a)Major29%
4Steering rack gaiter or ball joint dust cover missing or damaged.2.1.3(g)(ii)Major29%
5Suspension joint dust cover missing or ineffective.5.3.4(b)(ii)Major14%
6Registration plate lamp missing or inoperative.4.7.1(b)(ii)Major14%
7Brakes out of balance across an axle.1.2.1(b)(i)Major14%
8Abnormal lag in brake operation on a wheel.1.2.1(d)Major14%
9Parking brake inoperative on one side.1.4.1(a)Major14%
10Excessive fluctuation in brake effort through each wheel revolution.1.2.1(e)Major14%
Tests date range:
10th February 2023 to 9th February 2024

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