MOT Stats
Vehicle types : Car : Volvo : S40 : 2004
Volvo S40 2004
Tests: 1,363
Pass rate: 51.58%
Most common fail reasons
| # | Reason | Fail code | Category | % |
| 1 | Position lamp missing or inoperative. | 4.2.1(a)(ii) | Major | 18% |
| 2 | Suspension spring broken or seriously weakened. | 5.3.1(b)(i) | Major | 15% |
| 3 | Constant velocity joint boot missing, split, insecure or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt. | 6.1.7(g)(ii) | Major | 12% |
| 4 | Headlamp aim outwith limits. | 4.1.2(a) | Major | 12% |
| 5 | Parking brake efficiency below minimum requirement. | 1.4.2(a)(i) | Major | 12% |
| 6 | Suspension pin, bush, joint or bearing excessively worn. | 5.3.4(a)(i) | Major | 11% |
| 7 | Tyre with a lump, bulge or tear. | 5.2.3(d)(ii) | Dangerous | 10% |
| 8 | Suspension joint dust cover missing or ineffective. | 5.3.4(b)(ii) | Major | 10% |
| 9 | Engine MIL inoperative or indicating a malfunction. | 8.2.1.2(h) | Major | 9% |
| 10 | Steering rack gaiter or ball joint dust cover missing or damaged. | 2.1.3(g)(ii) | Major | 7% |
Tests date range:
10th February 2023 to 9th February 2024
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