VOLVO V40 MOT pass rate
77.8% of 144,462 VOLVO V40 MOT tests pass.
At 77.8%, The V40 passes slightly less often than the average across all VOLVO models (80.1%).
At 77.8%, The VOLVO V40 passes slightly less often than the national average for cars (79.2%).
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Pass rate by vehicle age
Pass rate drops sharply with age: the VOLVO V40 tested at 3–6 years pass 84.9% of the time, compared with just 58.0% at 15+ years.
| Vehicle age | Pass rate | Tests | Average mileage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0–3 years | too few tests (8) | 8 | no reading |
| 3–6 years | 84.9% | 24,606 | 40,849 miles |
| 6–10 years | 78.3% | 84,443 | 69,613 miles |
| 10–15 years | 74.3% | 29,867 | 97,240 miles |
| 15+ years | 58.0% | 5,538 | 119,988 miles |
Common MOT failure reasons for the VOLVO V40
The most common reason the VOLVO V40 fails its MOT is tyres — present in 33.6% of failed tests, most often logged as "Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm".
| Category | Share of failed tests | Example |
|---|---|---|
| Tyres | 33.6% | Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm |
| Suspension | 31.6% | Fractured or broken |
| Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment | 28.8% | Not working |
| Brakes | 26.4% | Less than 1.5 mm thick |
| Visibility | 9.5% | Does not clear the windscreen effectively |
| Noise, emissions and leaks | 9.2% | Emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit |
| Body, chassis, structure | 8.8% | Constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |
| Steering | 2.1% | Gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |
| Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems | 1.7% | Warning lamp indicates a fault |
| Road Wheels | 1.1% | Fixing missing |
Related VOLVO models
- VOLVO XC60 — 85.1% pass rate
- VOLVO XC40 — 92.6% pass rate
- VOLVO XC90 — 80.2% pass rate
- VOLVO V70 — 70.6% pass rate
- VOLVO V60 — 82.6% pass rate
- VOLVO V50 — 62.3% pass rate
Frequently asked questions
- What is the MOT pass rate for the VOLVO V40?
- 77.8% of VOLVO V40 MOT tests pass, based on 144,462 tests in the DVSA anonymised MOT tests and results dataset.
- What are the most common MOT failures for the VOLVO V40?
- The most common reason the VOLVO V40 fails its MOT is tyres — present in 33.6% of failed tests, most often logged as "Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm".
- Does this show the VOLVO V40's service history?
- No — this is MOT test data, which covers roadworthiness, not servicing. A service history is a separate record of maintenance work, which a specific car only has if its owner has kept it. See the VOLVO service history guide for how to check and keep one.