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21 Model Years Analyzed

Volvo S40
MOT Pass Rate & Statistics

Average pass rate across all model years (1996-2016), based on 28,007 DVSA recorded tests.

72.8%

Average Pass Rate

21

Model Years

28k

Tests Analyzed

Most Tested Year

2008 Volvo S40 MOT Pass Rate & Common Failures

72.8% pass rateBased on 4,466 DVSA tests

Pass Rate by Year

2016100%

1 tests

201550%

2 tests

2014100%

1 tests

201375.5%

49 tests

201275.2%

1,761 tests

201172.8%

2,100 tests

201073.3%

2,907 tests

200972.6%

3,603 tests

200872.8%

4,466 tests

200773.3%

2,836 tests

200674.4%

2,645 tests

200571.8%

2,375 tests

200470.4%

1,949 tests

200369.5%

1,106 tests

200271.2%

736 tests

200173.4%

519 tests

200076%

354 tests

199970.3%

246 tests

199872.8%

213 tests

199769.8%

116 tests

199672.7%

22 tests

Most Common Failures Across All Years

  1. 1Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements
  2. 2A suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn
  3. 3A spring or spring component fractured or seriously weakened
  4. 4A tyre seriously damaged
  5. 5a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm

Understand these MOT advisories

Tyres

Tyre close to limit

GBP 60-180 per tyre for common cars, more for large wheels or premium tyres

Suspension

Suspension bush worn

GBP 100-300 per side, depending on whether the bush or full arm is replaced

Structure

Corrosion advisory

GBP 150-500 for small welding repairs, GBP 800+ for structural or repeated corrosion

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average MOT pass rate for a Volvo S40?

The Volvo S40 has an average 72.8% MOT pass rate across model years 1996 to 2016, based on DVSA test data.

What are the most common MOT failures on a Volvo S40?

The most common MOT failure reasons for the Volvo S40 across all years are: tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements, a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, a spring or spring component fractured or seriously weakened. These are typical wear items that can often be checked and addressed before your test.

Which Volvo S40 year has the best MOT pass rate?

MOT pass rates vary by year - newer models typically have higher pass rates. Check our year-by-year breakdown above to compare pass rates for specific Volvo S40 model years.