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Volvo V40 MOT pass rate and common problems

76.4% of Volvo V40s passed the 2024 MOT (98,785 first tests): 72.9% at the first attempt and 3.5% after a fix at the test centre (PRS). About 1 in 4 failed the first attempt. For its age, it fails 8% more often than normal: MOT Risk Index 108.1 (95% CI 107.0–109.2; 100 = normal).

Volvo V40 at a glance, 2024 MOT
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
MOT pass rate76.4%incl. 3.5% fixed at the test centre202498785
Passed at the first attempt72.9%all first tests202498785
MOT Risk Index (95% CI 107.0–109.2)108.1index100 = normal for its age · rank 542 of 761 (1 = fails least for its age)202498785
Biggest excess: Suspension12.3per 1008.2 same-age2019–2024561232
Dangerous defects11.3per 10011.2 UK, not age-adjusted2019–2024561232
Advisory items95.3per 100127.1 UK, not age-adjusted2019–2024561232
strip · Volvo V40 · MOT Risk Index · 108.1 vs 100 = normal · 2024
MOT Risk Index · Volvo V40. 0–240; 100 = normal for its age; median model 92.8 · rank 542 of 761 (1 = fails least for its age). It would rank between 534 and 550 anywhere within its 95% interval, other models held where they are. DVSA, 2024.
Volvo V40 index position among 761 models
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Rank542of 761published models, 1 = fails least for its age202498785
Best rank within its 95% interval534rankother models held where they are202498785
Worst rank within its 95% interval550rankother models held where they are202498785

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Data release dvsa-2024-v2 (24 Sep 2026) · full dataset (v5). This model's index changed from 111.8 to 108.1 in the 24 September 2026 release, after duplicate test records were removed.

What actually fails on a Volvo V40 MOT, and how often?

Volvo V40 MOTs fail most often on suspension: 12.3 per 100 tests, against 8.2 for UK cars of the same age (2019–2024, n = 561,232).

bar · Volvo V40 · Suspension · 12.3 vs 8.2 · 2019–2024
DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Volvo V40: the numbers behind this answer (2019–2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Suspension12.3per 1008.22019–202469245
Tyres10per 1007.92019–202456214
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment7.9per 1009.62019–202444429
Brakes7.9per 1007.32019–202444303
Visibility5.1per 1006.42019–202428642
Body, chassis, structure2.9per 1002.72019–202416117

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2019–2024 · n = 561,232 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

Tyres, brakes and suspension: how does the Volvo V40 compare with cars of the same age?

The biggest excess for the Volvo V40 is suspension at age 6: 9.3 failures per 100 tests, against 3.7 for same-age cars of comparable models (2019–2024, n = 85,974).

bullet · Volvo V40 · Tyres, age 3 · 5.7 vs 4.2 · 2019–2024
Tyres, age 3: 5.7 vs 4.2. Brakes, age 3: 1.4 vs 1.8. Suspension, age 3: 1.8 vs 0.6. Tyres, age 4: 6.1 vs 4.5. Brakes, age 4: 2.2 vs 2.4. Suspension, age 4: 4.5 vs 1.2. Tyres, age 5: 7.0 vs 5.1. Brakes, age 5: 2.8 vs 3.1. DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Volvo V40: the numbers behind this answer (2019–2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Tyres, age 35.7per 1004.22019–202454559
Brakes, age 31.4per 1001.82019–202454559
Suspension, age 31.8per 1000.62019–202454559
Tyres, age 46.1per 1004.52019–202466744
Brakes, age 42.2per 1002.42019–202466744
Suspension, age 44.5per 1001.22019–202466744
Tyres, age 57.0per 1005.12019–202482743
Brakes, age 52.8per 1003.12019–202482743
Full table
Further values · 2019–2024
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Suspension, age 57.3per 1002.22019–202482743
Tyres, age 67.2per 1005.52019–202485974
Brakes, age 63.4per 1003.82019–202485974
Suspension, age 69.3per 1003.72019–202485974
Tyres, age 77.3per 1006.02019–202475275
Brakes, age 73.9per 1004.52019–202475275
Suspension, age 710.3per 1005.72019–202475275
Tyres, age 87.8per 1006.32019–202461630
Brakes, age 84.8per 1005.42019–202461630
Suspension, age 810.3per 1007.82019–202461630

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2019–2024 · n = 98,785 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

Will my Volvo V40's advisory become a fail at the next MOT?

Volvo V40 advisories turn into fails less often than on the median model; the one to watch is suspension: advisories on it became a fail at the next MOT 19.9% of the time.

funnel · Volvo V40 · Suspension · 19.9 vs median model · 2019–2024
Advisories on suspension: 19.9 of 100 became a fail on the same item at the next MOT. DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Volvo V40: the numbers behind this answer (2019–2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Suspension19.9% next failmedian model2019–202422408
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment19.8% next failmedian model2019–20244998
Body, chassis, structure17.3% next failmedian model2019–20243001
Steering14.1% next failmedian model2019–20241309
Brakes10.2% next failmedian model2019–202472209
Tyres9.9% next failmedian model2019–2024108834
Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems7.9% next failmedian model2019–20242446
Noise, emissions and leaks5.0% next failmedian model2019–20247259
Full table
Further values · 2019–2024
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Identification of the vehicle3.9% next failmedian model2019–20245117
Road wheels0.7% next failmedian model2019–20245228
Non-component advisories0% next failmedian model2019–202425652

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2019–2024 · n = 98,785 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

My Volvo V40 got an MOT advisory: what gets flagged most?

Volvo V40 MOTs flag tyres most: 42 advisories per 100 tests, against 39.7 across UK tests (2019–2024, n = 561,232).

bar · Volvo V40 · Tyres · 42 vs 39.7 · 2019–2024
DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Volvo V40: the numbers behind this answer (2019–2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Tyres42per 10039.72019–2024235991
Brakes27.9per 10034.72019–2024156691
Suspension9.9per 10026.22019–202455433
Non-component advisories6.5per 1007.82019–202436681
Noise, emissions and leaks2per 1005.22019–202411313
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment1.8per 1002.82019–20249916

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2019–2024 · n = 561,232 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

What is likely to fail next on a Volvo V40?

For Volvo V40s aged 3 to 5 whose last MOT was a pass, the item most likely to fail at the next MOT is suspension: 8.3% failed on it (2019–2024, n = 109,727).

bar · Volvo V40 · Tyres, under 3 years old, after a pass · 5.1 vs baseline · 2019–2024
DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Volvo V40: the numbers behind this answer (2019–2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Tyres, under 3 years old, after a pass5.1% next fail2019–202428898
Suspension, under 3 years old, after a pass4% next fail2019–202428898
Visibility, under 3 years old, after a pass2.4% next fail2019–202428898
Brakes, under 3 years old, after a pass1.5% next fail2019–202428898
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment, under 3 years old, after a pass0.9% next fail2019–202428898
Body, chassis, structure, under 3 years old, after a pass0.3% next fail2019–202428898
Noise, emissions and leaks, under 3 years old, after a pass0.2% next fail2019–202428898
Road wheels, under 3 years old, after a pass0.1% next fail2019–202428898
Full table
Further values · 2019–2024
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems, under 3 years old, after a pass0.1% next fail2019–202428898
Steering, under 3 years old, after a pass0.1% next fail2019–202428898
Identification of the vehicle, under 3 years old, after a pass0.0% next fail2019–202428898
Tyres, under 3 years old, after an advisory7.6% next fail2019–20248821
Suspension, under 3 years old, after an advisory4.9% next fail2019–20248821
Visibility, under 3 years old, after an advisory3.2% next fail2019–20248821
Brakes, under 3 years old, after an advisory3.0% next fail2019–20248821
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment, under 3 years old, after an advisory1.2% next fail2019–20248821
Body, chassis, structure, under 3 years old, after an advisory0.4% next fail2019–20248821
Noise, emissions and leaks, under 3 years old, after an advisory0.2% next fail2019–20248821
Road wheels, under 3 years old, after an advisory0.1% next fail2019–20248821
Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems, under 3 years old, after an advisory0.1% next fail2019–20248821
Identification of the vehicle, under 3 years old, after an advisory0.1% next fail2019–20248821
Tyres, under 3 years old, after a fail6.8% next fail2019–20245040
Suspension, under 3 years old, after a fail4.8% next fail2019–20245040
Visibility, under 3 years old, after a fail3.2% next fail2019–20245040
Brakes, under 3 years old, after a fail2.8% next fail2019–20245040
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment, under 3 years old, after a fail1.3% next fail2019–20245040
Body, chassis, structure, under 3 years old, after a fail0.5% next fail2019–20245040
Noise, emissions and leaks, under 3 years old, after a fail0.3% next fail2019–20245040
Road wheels, under 3 years old, after a fail0.2% next fail2019–20245040
Identification of the vehicle, under 3 years old, after a fail0.1% next fail2019–20245040
Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems, under 3 years old, after a fail0.1% next fail2019–20245040
Steering, under 3 years old, after a fail0.1% next fail2019–20245040
Suspension, 3 to 5 years old, after a pass8.3% next fail2019–2024109727
Tyres, 3 to 5 years old, after a pass6% next fail2019–2024109727
Visibility, 3 to 5 years old, after a pass3.0% next fail2019–2024109727
Brakes, 3 to 5 years old, after a pass2.3% next fail2019–2024109727
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment, 3 to 5 years old, after a pass1.8% next fail2019–2024109727
Noise, emissions and leaks, 3 to 5 years old, after a pass1.1% next fail2019–2024109727
Body, chassis, structure, 3 to 5 years old, after a pass0.9% next fail2019–2024109727
Road wheels, 3 to 5 years old, after a pass0.2% next fail2019–2024109727
Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems, 3 to 5 years old, after a pass0.2% next fail2019–2024109727
Identification of the vehicle, 3 to 5 years old, after a pass0.1% next fail2019–2024109727
Steering, 3 to 5 years old, after a pass0.1% next fail2019–2024109727
Seat belt installation check, 3 to 5 years old, after a pass0.0% next fail2019–2024109727
Suspension, 3 to 5 years old, after an advisory9.6% next fail2019–202450474
Tyres, 3 to 5 years old, after an advisory8.5% next fail2019–202450474
Brakes, 3 to 5 years old, after an advisory4.1% next fail2019–202450474
Visibility, 3 to 5 years old, after an advisory4.0% next fail2019–202450474
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment, 3 to 5 years old, after an advisory2.4% next fail2019–202450474
Noise, emissions and leaks, 3 to 5 years old, after an advisory1.4% next fail2019–202450474
Body, chassis, structure, 3 to 5 years old, after an advisory1.2% next fail2019–202450474
Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems, 3 to 5 years old, after an advisory0.2% next fail2019–202450474
Road wheels, 3 to 5 years old, after an advisory0.2% next fail2019–202450474
Identification of the vehicle, 3 to 5 years old, after an advisory0.1% next fail2019–202450474
Steering, 3 to 5 years old, after an advisory0.1% next fail2019–202450474
Suspension, 3 to 5 years old, after a fail9.5% next fail2019–202438831
Tyres, 3 to 5 years old, after a fail8.4% next fail2019–202438831
Visibility, 3 to 5 years old, after a fail4.4% next fail2019–202438831
Brakes, 3 to 5 years old, after a fail4.2% next fail2019–202438831
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment, 3 to 5 years old, after a fail3.2% next fail2019–202438831
Noise, emissions and leaks, 3 to 5 years old, after a fail2.1% next fail2019–202438831
Body, chassis, structure, 3 to 5 years old, after a fail1.6% next fail2019–202438831
Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems, 3 to 5 years old, after a fail0.3% next fail2019–202438831
Road wheels, 3 to 5 years old, after a fail0.2% next fail2019–202438831
Steering, 3 to 5 years old, after a fail0.2% next fail2019–202438831
Identification of the vehicle, 3 to 5 years old, after a fail0.1% next fail2019–202438831
Suspension, 6 to 8 years old, after a pass9.5% next fail2019–202468228
Tyres, 6 to 8 years old, after a pass6.2% next fail2019–202468228
Brakes, 6 to 8 years old, after a pass4.0% next fail2019–202468228
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment, 6 to 8 years old, after a pass4.0% next fail2019–202468228
Visibility, 6 to 8 years old, after a pass3.4% next fail2019–202468228
Noise, emissions and leaks, 6 to 8 years old, after a pass2.6% next fail2019–202468228
Body, chassis, structure, 6 to 8 years old, after a pass2.2% next fail2019–202468228
Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems, 6 to 8 years old, after a pass0.4% next fail2019–202468228
Road wheels, 6 to 8 years old, after a pass0.2% next fail2019–202468228
Steering, 6 to 8 years old, after a pass0.1% next fail2019–202468228
Identification of the vehicle, 6 to 8 years old, after a pass0.1% next fail2019–202468228
Suspension, 6 to 8 years old, after an advisory10.8% next fail2019–202442600
Tyres, 6 to 8 years old, after an advisory8.7% next fail2019–202442600
Brakes, 6 to 8 years old, after an advisory6.0% next fail2019–202442600
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment, 6 to 8 years old, after an advisory5.2% next fail2019–202442600
Visibility, 6 to 8 years old, after an advisory5.0% next fail2019–202442600
Noise, emissions and leaks, 6 to 8 years old, after an advisory3.1% next fail2019–202442600
Body, chassis, structure, 6 to 8 years old, after an advisory2.9% next fail2019–202442600
Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems, 6 to 8 years old, after an advisory0.4% next fail2019–202442600
Road wheels, 6 to 8 years old, after an advisory0.3% next fail2019–202442600
Steering, 6 to 8 years old, after an advisory0.2% next fail2019–202442600
Identification of the vehicle, 6 to 8 years old, after an advisory0.2% next fail2019–202442600
Suspension, 6 to 8 years old, after a fail10.4% next fail2019–202442646
Tyres, 6 to 8 years old, after a fail9.2% next fail2019–202442646
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment, 6 to 8 years old, after a fail6.9% next fail2019–202442646
Brakes, 6 to 8 years old, after a fail6.7% next fail2019–202442646
Visibility, 6 to 8 years old, after a fail5.5% next fail2019–202442646
Noise, emissions and leaks, 6 to 8 years old, after a fail4.3% next fail2019–202442646
Body, chassis, structure, 6 to 8 years old, after a fail3.6% next fail2019–202442646
Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems, 6 to 8 years old, after a fail0.6% next fail2019–202442646
Road wheels, 6 to 8 years old, after a fail0.4% next fail2019–202442646
Steering, 6 to 8 years old, after a fail0.3% next fail2019–202442646
Identification of the vehicle, 6 to 8 years old, after a fail0.2% next fail2019–202442646
Suspension, 9 to 11 years old, after a pass9.0% next fail2019–202410577
Brakes, 9 to 11 years old, after a pass6.5% next fail2019–202410577
Tyres, 9 to 11 years old, after a pass6.1% next fail2019–202410577
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment, 9 to 11 years old, after a pass5.6% next fail2019–202410577
Visibility, 9 to 11 years old, after a pass3.6% next fail2019–202410577
Body, chassis, structure, 9 to 11 years old, after a pass2.9% next fail2019–202410577
Noise, emissions and leaks, 9 to 11 years old, after a pass2.7% next fail2019–202410577
Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems, 9 to 11 years old, after a pass0.6% next fail2019–202410577
Road wheels, 9 to 11 years old, after a pass0.3% next fail2019–202410577
Steering, 9 to 11 years old, after a pass0.3% next fail2019–202410577
Identification of the vehicle, 9 to 11 years old, after a pass0.1% next fail2019–202410577
Suspension, 9 to 11 years old, after an advisory11.0% next fail2019–20248553
Tyres, 9 to 11 years old, after an advisory8.8% next fail2019–20248553
Brakes, 9 to 11 years old, after an advisory8.7% next fail2019–20248553
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment, 9 to 11 years old, after an advisory8.4% next fail2019–20248553
Visibility, 9 to 11 years old, after an advisory6.0% next fail2019–20248553
Body, chassis, structure, 9 to 11 years old, after an advisory3.5% next fail2019–20248553
Noise, emissions and leaks, 9 to 11 years old, after an advisory3.2% next fail2019–20248553
Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems, 9 to 11 years old, after an advisory0.5% next fail2019–20248553
Steering, 9 to 11 years old, after an advisory0.4% next fail2019–20248553
Identification of the vehicle, 9 to 11 years old, after an advisory0.3% next fail2019–20248553
Road wheels, 9 to 11 years old, after an advisory0.3% next fail2019–20248553
Suspension, 9 to 11 years old, after a fail12.2% next fail2019–20249414
Brakes, 9 to 11 years old, after a fail10.1% next fail2019–20249414
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment, 9 to 11 years old, after a fail10.1% next fail2019–20249414
Tyres, 9 to 11 years old, after a fail9.6% next fail2019–20249414
Visibility, 9 to 11 years old, after a fail6.6% next fail2019–20249414
Noise, emissions and leaks, 9 to 11 years old, after a fail5.1% next fail2019–20249414
Body, chassis, structure, 9 to 11 years old, after a fail4.8% next fail2019–20249414
Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems, 9 to 11 years old, after a fail0.9% next fail2019–20249414
Steering, 9 to 11 years old, after a fail0.7% next fail2019–20249414
Road wheels, 9 to 11 years old, after a fail0.6% next fail2019–20249414
Identification of the vehicle, 9 to 11 years old, after a fail0.4% next fail2019–20249414
Brakes, 12 to 14 years old, after a pass (rough estimate: 223 cars)17.0% next fail2019–2024223
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment, 12 to 14 years old, after a pass (rough estimate: 223 cars)15.7% next fail2019–2024223
Suspension, 12 to 14 years old, after a pass (rough estimate: 223 cars)15.3% next fail2019–2024223
Visibility, 12 to 14 years old, after a pass (rough estimate: 223 cars)8.1% next fail2019–2024223
Body, chassis, structure, 12 to 14 years old, after a pass (rough estimate: 223 cars)7.6% next fail2019–2024223
Steering, 12 to 14 years old, after a pass (rough estimate: 223 cars)4.5% next fail2019–2024223
Tyres, 12 to 14 years old, after a pass (rough estimate: 223 cars)4.0% next fail2019–2024223
Noise, emissions and leaks, 12 to 14 years old, after a pass (rough estimate: 223 cars)2.7% next fail2019–2024223
Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems, 12 to 14 years old, after a pass (rough estimate: 223 cars)2.7% next fail2019–2024223
Suspension, 12 to 14 years old, after an advisory (rough estimate: 207 cars)30.9% next fail2019–2024207
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment, 12 to 14 years old, after an advisory (rough estimate: 207 cars)23.7% next fail2019–2024207
Brakes, 12 to 14 years old, after an advisory (rough estimate: 207 cars)19.3% next fail2019–2024207
Body, chassis, structure, 12 to 14 years old, after an advisory (rough estimate: 207 cars)15.0% next fail2019–2024207
Visibility, 12 to 14 years old, after an advisory (rough estimate: 207 cars)12.1% next fail2019–2024207
Steering, 12 to 14 years old, after an advisory (rough estimate: 207 cars)10.6% next fail2019–2024207
Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems, 12 to 14 years old, after an advisory (rough estimate: 207 cars)9.2% next fail2019–2024207
Tyres, 12 to 14 years old, after an advisory (rough estimate: 207 cars)4.8% next fail2019–2024207
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment, 12 to 14 years old, after a fail (rough estimate: 476 cars)31.7% next fail2019–2024476
Suspension, 12 to 14 years old, after a fail (rough estimate: 476 cars)28.6% next fail2019–2024476
Brakes, 12 to 14 years old, after a fail (rough estimate: 476 cars)24.2% next fail2019–2024476
Body, chassis, structure, 12 to 14 years old, after a fail (rough estimate: 476 cars)16.2% next fail2019–2024476
Visibility, 12 to 14 years old, after a fail (rough estimate: 476 cars)13.7% next fail2019–2024476
Steering, 12 to 14 years old, after a fail (rough estimate: 476 cars)13.2% next fail2019–2024476
Tyres, 12 to 14 years old, after a fail (rough estimate: 476 cars)9.7% next fail2019–2024476
Noise, emissions and leaks, 12 to 14 years old, after a fail (rough estimate: 476 cars)7.6% next fail2019–2024476
Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems, 12 to 14 years old, after a fail (rough estimate: 476 cars)6.3% next fail2019–2024476
Identification of the vehicle, 12 to 14 years old, after a fail (rough estimate: 476 cars)1.7% next fail2019–2024476
Suspension, 15 to 19 years old, after a pass20.0% next fail2019–20244551
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment, 15 to 19 years old, after a pass16.7% next fail2019–20244551
Brakes, 15 to 19 years old, after a pass12.6% next fail2019–20244551
Body, chassis, structure, 15 to 19 years old, after a pass10.3% next fail2019–20244551
Steering, 15 to 19 years old, after a pass7.9% next fail2019–20244551
Visibility, 15 to 19 years old, after a pass7.8% next fail2019–20244551
Tyres, 15 to 19 years old, after a pass4.8% next fail2019–20244551
Noise, emissions and leaks, 15 to 19 years old, after a pass3.6% next fail2019–20244551
Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems, 15 to 19 years old, after a pass3.2% next fail2019–20244551
Identification of the vehicle, 15 to 19 years old, after a pass0.4% next fail2019–20244551
Road wheels, 15 to 19 years old, after a pass0.2% next fail2019–20244551
Suspension, 15 to 19 years old, after an advisory30.0% next fail2019–20246005
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment, 15 to 19 years old, after an advisory23.2% next fail2019–20246005
Brakes, 15 to 19 years old, after an advisory17.6% next fail2019–20246005
Body, chassis, structure, 15 to 19 years old, after an advisory13.4% next fail2019–20246005
Steering, 15 to 19 years old, after an advisory12.2% next fail2019–20246005
Visibility, 15 to 19 years old, after an advisory12.0% next fail2019–20246005
Tyres, 15 to 19 years old, after an advisory7.2% next fail2019–20246005
Noise, emissions and leaks, 15 to 19 years old, after an advisory5.1% next fail2019–20246005
Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems, 15 to 19 years old, after an advisory4.0% next fail2019–20246005
Identification of the vehicle, 15 to 19 years old, after an advisory1.1% next fail2019–20246005
Road wheels, 15 to 19 years old, after an advisory0.2% next fail2019–20246005
Suspension, 15 to 19 years old, after a fail34.6% next fail2019–202410879
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment, 15 to 19 years old, after a fail32% next fail2019–202410879
Brakes, 15 to 19 years old, after a fail22.5% next fail2019–202410879
Body, chassis, structure, 15 to 19 years old, after a fail16.3% next fail2019–202410879
Visibility, 15 to 19 years old, after a fail14.6% next fail2019–202410879
Steering, 15 to 19 years old, after a fail14.2% next fail2019–202410879
Tyres, 15 to 19 years old, after a fail9.4% next fail2019–202410879
Noise, emissions and leaks, 15 to 19 years old, after a fail7.0% next fail2019–202410879
Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems, 15 to 19 years old, after a fail6.5% next fail2019–202410879
Identification of the vehicle, 15 to 19 years old, after a fail1.1% next fail2019–202410879
Road wheels, 15 to 19 years old, after a fail0.5% next fail2019–202410879
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment, 20 years or older, after a pass16.9% next fail2019–20241617
Suspension, 20 years or older, after a pass16.3% next fail2019–20241617
Body, chassis, structure, 20 years or older, after a pass10.9% next fail2019–20241617
Brakes, 20 years or older, after a pass10.3% next fail2019–20241617
Steering, 20 years or older, after a pass8.3% next fail2019–20241617
Visibility, 20 years or older, after a pass7.8% next fail2019–20241617
Noise, emissions and leaks, 20 years or older, after a pass6.4% next fail2019–20241617
Tyres, 20 years or older, after a pass4.8% next fail2019–20241617
Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems, 20 years or older, after a pass2.2% next fail2019–20241617
Identification of the vehicle, 20 years or older, after a pass0.6% next fail2019–20241617
Suspension, 20 years or older, after an advisory27.2% next fail2019–20242146
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment, 20 years or older, after an advisory25.0% next fail2019–20242146
Body, chassis, structure, 20 years or older, after an advisory14.7% next fail2019–20242146
Brakes, 20 years or older, after an advisory14.3% next fail2019–20242146
Steering, 20 years or older, after an advisory13.7% next fail2019–20242146
Visibility, 20 years or older, after an advisory11.2% next fail2019–20242146
Noise, emissions and leaks, 20 years or older, after an advisory7.2% next fail2019–20242146
Tyres, 20 years or older, after an advisory6.4% next fail2019–20242146
Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems, 20 years or older, after an advisory3.3% next fail2019–20242146
Identification of the vehicle, 20 years or older, after an advisory1.2% next fail2019–20242146
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment, 20 years or older, after a fail33.4% next fail2019–20243513
Suspension, 20 years or older, after a fail28.4% next fail2019–20243513
Brakes, 20 years or older, after a fail19.3% next fail2019–20243513
Body, chassis, structure, 20 years or older, after a fail16.7% next fail2019–20243513
Visibility, 20 years or older, after a fail14.7% next fail2019–20243513
Steering, 20 years or older, after a fail14.2% next fail2019–20243513
Noise, emissions and leaks, 20 years or older, after a fail11.1% next fail2019–20243513
Tyres, 20 years or older, after a fail9.4% next fail2019–20243513
Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems, 20 years or older, after a fail4.4% next fail2019–20243513
Identification of the vehicle, 20 years or older, after a fail0.9% next fail2019–20243513
Road wheels, 20 years or older, after a fail0.1% next fail2019–20243513

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2019–2024 · n = 98,785 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

How often does a Volvo V40 get a dangerous MOT defect?

The Volvo V40 gets a dangerous defect about as often as the UK average: 11.3 per 100 first tests against 11.2 across the UK. In the same tests, 32.7 major and 7.3 minor defects were recorded per 100 tests (one test can record several).

bullet · Volvo V40 · Dangerous defects · 11.3 vs 11.2 · 2019–2024
Dangerous defects: 11.3 vs 11.2. DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Volvo V40: the numbers behind this answer (2019–2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Dangerous defects11.3per 10011.22019–2024561232

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2019–2024 · n = 561,232 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id; severity not recorded for some 2018–2021 tests · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

Will my Volvo V40 still pass its MOT in a few years?

First-time MOT failures for the Volvo V40 go from 17.3% at age 5 to 36.3% at age 12, against 35.7% for all cars aged 12 (2024, n = 98,785).

line · Volvo V40 · Age 5 · 17.3 vs 15.1 · 2024
Age 5: 17.3. Age 12: 36.3. DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Volvo V40: the numbers behind this answer (2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Age 517.3% failed first time15.120248214
Age 620.2% failed first time17.5202412931
Age 721.9% failed first time20.2202413523
Age 825.7% failed first time23.3202415434
Age 929.7% failed first time26.5202415542
Age 1031.1% failed first time30.1202416072
Age 1132.1% failed first time33.2202411227
Age 1236.3% failed first time35.720242331

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2024 · n = 98,785 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

How does the Volvo V40 compare with cars of its own age and size?

At 14 of 16 ages shown, Volvo V40s fail first time more often than comparable models of the same size class; the biggest difference is at age 15, where they fail more often: 55.9% against 42.3% (2024, n = 2,131).

line · Volvo V40 · Age 3 · 12.4 vs 11.7 · 2024
Age 3: 12.4. Age 20: 51.3. DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Volvo V40: the numbers behind this answer (2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Age 312.4% fail11.7202454559
Age 416.3% fail13.2202466744
Age 520.7% fail14.9202482743
Age 623.9% fail17.2202485974
Age 726.1% fail20.0202475275
Age 828.3% fail23.1202461630
Age 930.1% fail26.7202445898
Age 1031.6% fail30.0202429950
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Further values · 2024
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Age 1132.5% fail33.5202413631
Age 1236.4% fail36.520242355
Age 1555.9% fail42.320242131
Age 1654.6% fail43.120244666
Age 1754.6% fail43.520246097
Age 1852.3% fail43.620246595
Age 1952.7% fail43.120246133
Age 2051.3% fail42.320245450

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2024 · n = 98,785 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

Which Volvo V40 years should I avoid?

The Volvo V40 build year that fails most for its age is 2015: index 108.0 (95% CI 106.7–109.4) against the model's own age norm of 100 (2019–2024, n = 94,701).

Build year matters for the Volvo V40: 2015 Volvo V40s fail more than their age would predict, 2019 ones less. Years whose confidence interval includes normal are shown without a label.

bar · Volvo V40 · Build year 1998 (rough estimate: 812 tests, 95% interval 99.2–118.9) · 109 vs 100 = normal · 2019–2024
DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Volvo V40: the numbers behind this answer (2019–2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Build year 1998 (rough estimate: 812 tests, 95% interval 99.2–118.9)109index vs own age100 = normal2019–2024812
Build year 1999 (rough estimate: 1,685 tests, 95% interval 96.8–110.1)103.5index vs own age100 = normal2019–20241685
Build year 2000 (rough estimate: 2,754 tests, 95% interval 91.0–101.1)96index vs own age100 = normal2019–20242754
Build year 2001 (better for its age)94.8index vs own age100 = normal2019–20245411
Build year 200297.5index vs own age100 = normal2019–20248082
Build year 200399.5index vs own age100 = normal2019–202410688
Build year 200498.1index vs own age100 = normal2019–20248110
Build year 2012101.7index vs own age100 = normal2019–202414681
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Further values · 2019–2024
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Build year 201399.9index vs own age100 = normal2019–202469389
Build year 2014 (worse for its age)106.7index vs own age100 = normal2019–202498220
Build year 2015 (worse for its age)108index vs own age100 = normal2019–202494701
Build year 2016 (better for its age)98.4index vs own age100 = normal2019–202493137
Build year 2017 (better for its age)91.4index vs own age100 = normal2019–202471519
Build year 2018 (better for its age)93.7index vs own age100 = normal2019–202452113
Build year 2019 (better for its age)91.3index vs own age100 = normal2019–202424939

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2019–2024 · n = 98,785 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

How much does it cost to fix a Volvo V40 MOT fail?

Expected repair cost per Volvo V40 MOT: about £54 (up to about £103 if more expensive parts are needed), from the chance of failing each item and its most common UK repair price (catalogue estimate, n = 98,785).

Computed, not measured.

bar · Volvo V40 · Expected repair bill · 54.0 vs modal price catalogue · price catalogue
DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Volvo V40: the numbers behind this answer (price catalogue)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Expected repair bill54.0GBP estimatemodal price catalogueprice catalogue98785
Estimated range lower54.0GBP estimatemodal price catalogueprice catalogue98785
Estimated range upper102.7GBP estimatemodal price catalogueprice catalogue98785
Suspension: Suspension coil spring (single corner)22.1GBP expected contribution180price catalogue98785
Brakes: Front brake pads (parts + labour, typical hatchback)11.8GBP expected contribution150price catalogue98785
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment: Battery replacement (standard 12V lead-acid)11.1GBP expected contribution140price catalogue98785
Tyres: Tyre (single mid-range 16" fitted)9GBP expected contribution90price catalogue98785

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: price catalogue · n = 98,785 (initial tests) · Method: computed estimate, not measured · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

Is the Volvo V40 more reliable than similar cars?

Of 8 similar models, 5 fail less often for their age than the Volvo V40 and 3 as often or more. The Volvo V40 has an MOT Risk Index of 108.1, where 100 = normal for its age (2024, n = 98,785).

bar · Volvo V40 · Volvo V40 (this model) · 108.1 vs 100 = normal · 2024
DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Volvo V40: the numbers behind this answer (2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Volvo V40 (this model)108.1index100 = normal202498785
Mazda 3104.4index108.12024108560
Nissan X-Trail112.6index108.1202491761
Vauxhall Insignia108.3index108.12024199814
Vauxhall Zafira112.3index108.12024200253
Kia Sportage104.9index108.12024257674
Mitsubishi Outlander97index108.1202478306
Land Rover Discovery Sport95.9index108.12024116148
Full table
Further values · 2024
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Hyundai Tucson97.3index108.12024142343

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2024 · n = 98,785 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

How many miles does a Volvo V40 normally do?

At age 8, the median Volvo V40 had covered 63,683 miles by its MOT; the middle half ranged from 47,400 to 82,698 miles (2024, n = 15,434).

line · Volvo V40 · Age 5 median · 34476 vs baseline · 2024
Age 5 median: 34476. Age 12 P75: 129336. DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Volvo V40: the numbers behind this answer (2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Age 5 median34476miles20248214
Age 5 P2524482miles20248214
Age 5 P7546107miles20248214
Age 6 median42988miles202412931
Age 6 P2531258miles202412931
Age 6 P7557338miles202412931
Age 7 median53478miles202413523
Age 7 P2538888miles202413523
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Further values · 2024
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Age 7 P7570362miles202413523
Age 8 median63683miles202415434
Age 8 P2547400miles202415434
Age 8 P7582698miles202415434
Age 9 median75765miles202415542
Age 9 P2557267miles202415542
Age 9 P7596489miles202415542
Age 10 median85405miles202416072
Age 10 P2565825miles202416072
Age 10 P75107768miles202416072
Age 11 median96885miles202411227
Age 11 P2574082miles202411227
Age 11 P75122433miles202411227
Age 12 median103241miles20242331
Age 12 P2578772miles20242331
Age 12 P75129336miles20242331

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2024 · n = 98,785 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

Does high mileage mean more Volvo V40 MOT failures at the same age?

At ages 6–9, 17.4% of Volvo V40s with under 40,000 miles failed first time, against 33.7% of those with over 140,000 miles (2024, n = 13,998). Inside this age group, higher mileage goes with more failures.

bar · Volvo V40 · Age 3–5, <40k miles · 15.5 vs baseline · 2024
DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Volvo V40: the numbers behind this answer (2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Age 3–5, <40k miles15.5% failed first time20245237
Age 3–5, 40-70k miles19.8% failed first time20242522
Age 3–5, 70-100k miles (rough estimate: 392 tests, 95% interval 19.8–28.2%)23.7% failed first time2024392
Age 3–5, 100-140k miles (rough estimate: 54 tests, 95% interval 10.4–30.8%)18.5% failed first time202454
Age 6–9, <40k miles17.4% failed first time202413063
Age 6–9, 40-70k miles23.7% failed first time202424087
Age 6–9, 70-100k miles29% failed first time202414043
Age 6–9, 100-140k miles33.8% failed first time20245253
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Further values · 2024
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Age 6–9, 140k+ miles33.7% failed first time2024935
Age 10–14, <40k miles19.7% failed first time20241464
Age 10–14, 40-70k miles25.7% failed first time20246122
Age 10–14, 70-100k miles31.6% failed first time202410353
Age 10–14, 100-140k miles36% failed first time20248622
Age 10–14, 140k+ miles39.3% failed first time20243009
Age 15+, <40k miles (rough estimate: 67 tests, 95% interval 22.8–44.7%)32.8% failed first time202467
Age 15+, 40-70k miles (rough estimate: 325 tests, 95% interval 35.1–45.7%)40.3% failed first time2024325
Age 15+, 70-100k miles46.1% failed first time2024710
Age 15+, 100-140k miles51.5% failed first time20241099
Age 15+, 140k+ miles54.8% failed first time2024996

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2024 · n = 98,785 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

How many miles does a Volvo V40 last?

14.7% of Volvo V40s tested had reached 100,000 miles, and 3.0% had reached 150,000 (2024, n = 81,710).

line · Volvo V40 · 100,000 miles · 14.7 vs baseline · 2024
100,000 miles: 14.7. 200,000 miles: 0.5. DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Volvo V40: the numbers behind this answer (2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
100,000 miles14.7% of tested cars202481710
150,000 miles3.0% of tested cars202416652
200,000 miles0.5% of tested cars20242601

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2024 · n = 98,785 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

Is the Volvo V40 driven more or less than average, and does that change the picture?

Matched on annual mileage as well as age, the Volvo V40 index is 106.6, against 110.3 on age alone (2019–2024, n = 98,785).

slope · Volvo V40 · Age and mileage adjusted index · 106.6 vs 110.3 · 2019–2024
Age and mileage adjusted index: 110.3 vs 106.6. DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Volvo V40: the numbers behind this answer (2019–2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Age and mileage adjusted index106.6index110.32019–202498785

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2019–2024 · n = 98,785 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

Which Volvo V40 fuel fails its MOT less?

Diesel Volvo V40s fail first time more often than petrol ones, before allowing for age: 29.2% against 23.6%.

bar · Volvo V40 · Petrol · 23.6 vs other fuels · 2024
DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Volvo V40: the numbers behind this answer (2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Petrol23.6% fail first timeother fuels202436279
Diesel29.2% fail first timeother fuels202462500

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2024 · n = 98,785 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

Which Volvo V40 engine is best?

For its age, the best Volvo V40 engine is the petrol 1.2–1.5 litre at index 80.8, and the worst the diesel 1.5–1.8 litre at 108.8, where 100 = the model's own average (2024, n = 98,785).

bar · Volvo V40 · Petrol over 2.0 litre (rough estimate: 622 tests, 95% interval 42.6–62.3) · 51.7 vs 100 = model average · 2024
DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Volvo V40: the numbers behind this answer (2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Petrol over 2.0 litre (rough estimate: 622 tests, 95% interval 42.6–62.3)51.7index vs model norm100 = model average2024622
Petrol 1.2–1.5 litre80.8index vs model norm100 = model average202452203
Petrol 1.5–1.8 litre94.3index vs model norm100 = model average202430336
Petrol 1.8–2.0 litre95.6index vs model norm100 = model average2024105027
Diesel 1.8–2.0 litre100index vs model norm100 = model average2024213618
Diesel 1.5–1.8 litre108.8index vs model norm100 = model average2024158987

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2024 · n = 98,785 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

Where in Britain does the Volvo V40 fail its MOT most?

Volvo V40 fails first-time MOTs most in Llandrindod Wells (LD): 34.9% against 25.4% across Britain for this model, both 2019–2024 (2024, n = 439).

First-time failure rates for the Volvo V40 range from 17.7% to 33.4% by area, before allowing for age: a narrower spread than for the typical model.

map · Volvo V40 · Llandrindod Wells (LD) (rough estimate: 439 tests, 95% interval 30.5–39.4%) · 34.9 vs 27.1 · 2024
Scotland. N. England. Wales. London. S. West. % failing. 21%. 31%. DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Volvo V40: the numbers behind this answer (2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Llandrindod Wells (LD) (rough estimate: 439 tests, 95% interval 30.5–39.4%)34.9% fail first time27.12024439
Plymouth (PL)33.4% fail first time27.120243852
Kirkcaldy (KY)32.7% fail first time27.120243617
London NW (NW)17.7% fail first time27.120243112
Ilford (IG)18.5% fail first time27.120241240
Croydon (CR)19.8% fail first time27.120242057
Dorchester (DT)32.7% fail first time27.120241341
Salisbury (SP)32.0% fail first time27.120242495
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Further values · 2024
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Dundee (DD)32.0% fail first time27.120243607
Edinburgh (EH)30.6% fail first time27.120248929
Torquay (TQ)29.9% fail first time27.120242657
Exeter (EX)29.7% fail first time27.120246190
Hull (HU)29.6% fail first time27.120245328
Brighton (BN)29.4% fail first time27.120245662
Worcester (WR)29.3% fail first time27.120242525
Paisley (PA)29.2% fail first time27.120243136
Taunton (TA)29.2% fail first time27.120243090
Tonbridge (TN)29.1% fail first time27.120245627
Aberdeen (AB)29% fail first time27.120246248
Northampton (NN)28.8% fail first time27.120247428
Truro (TR)28.7% fail first time27.120243513
Harrogate (HG)28.7% fail first time27.120242799
Bath (BA)28.6% fail first time27.120244685
York (YO)28.6% fail first time27.1202410712
Leeds (LS)28.5% fail first time27.120247177
Bournemouth (BH)28.5% fail first time27.120244973
Norwich (NR)28.4% fail first time27.120247800
Telford (TF)28.3% fail first time27.120242059
Bristol (BS)27.9% fail first time27.120247363
Hemel Hempstead (HP)27.9% fail first time27.120243943
Darlington (DL)27.6% fail first time27.120243054
Portsmouth (PO)27.6% fail first time27.120246557
Guildford (GU)27.6% fail first time27.120246284
Chester (CH)27.4% fail first time27.120247806
Hereford (HR)27.4% fail first time27.120242038
Motherwell (ML)27.3% fail first time27.120242854
Carlisle (CA)27.3% fail first time27.120244657
Blackpool (FY)27.2% fail first time27.120241465
Halifax (HX)27.2% fail first time27.120241535
Lincoln (LN)27.2% fail first time27.120244839
Lancaster (LA)27.1% fail first time27.120243271
Walsall (WS)27.1% fail first time27.120243331
Canterbury (CT)27.1% fail first time27.120244154
Inverness (IV)26.9% fail first time27.120244971
Cardiff (CF)26.7% fail first time27.120248588
Gloucester (GL)26.7% fail first time27.120246438
Newcastle (NE)26.6% fail first time27.1202410633
Stoke-on-Trent (ST)26.6% fail first time27.120246482
Ipswich (IP)26.6% fail first time27.120248299
Crewe (CW)26.4% fail first time27.120243238
Durham (DH)26.1% fail first time27.120242449
Falkirk (FK)26.1% fail first time27.120244317
Cleveland (TS)26.1% fail first time27.120245748
Cambridge (CB)25.9% fail first time27.120245537
Perth (PH)25.8% fail first time27.120243663
Peterborough (PE)25.7% fail first time27.1202411509
Oldham (OL)25.6% fail first time27.120243029
Lerwick (ZE) (rough estimate: 125 tests, 95% interval 18.8–33.9%)25.6% fail first time27.12024125
Wigan (WN)25.6% fail first time27.120242325
Liverpool (L)25.3% fail first time27.120245461
Sutton (SM)25.1% fail first time27.12024589
Southampton (SO)25% fail first time27.120246968
Stevenage (SG)24.9% fail first time27.120242797
Colchester (CO)24.8% fail first time27.120243790
Galashiels (TD)24.8% fail first time27.120242895
Birmingham (B)24.8% fail first time27.1202414074
Llandudno (LL)24.8% fail first time27.120246798
Huddersfield (HD)24.8% fail first time27.120242992
Swansea (SA)24.7% fail first time27.120248300
Manchester (M)24.6% fail first time27.120245983
Stockport (SK)24.6% fail first time27.120245094
Bradford (BD)24.4% fail first time27.120245353
Oxford (OX)24.4% fail first time27.120247221
Dartford (DA)24.4% fail first time27.120241323
London E (E)24.3% fail first time27.120241558
Medway (ME)24.2% fail first time27.120244394
Newport (NP)24.2% fail first time27.120245367
Swindon (SN)24.2% fail first time27.120245714
St Albans (AL)24.2% fail first time27.120242478
Luton (LU)24.0% fail first time27.120242651
London SW (SW)23.9% fail first time27.120241583
Warrington (WA)23.9% fail first time27.120247369
Milton Keynes (MK)23.7% fail first time27.120246564
Sheffield (S)23.7% fail first time27.1202414139
Outer Hebrides (HS) (rough estimate: 431 tests, 95% interval 19.9–27.9%)23.7% fail first time27.12024431
Kirkwall (KW)23.4% fail first time27.12024550
Coventry (CV)23.4% fail first time27.120249505
Southend-on-Sea (SS)23.4% fail first time27.120241896
Dumfries (DG)23.4% fail first time27.120241691
Twickenham (TW)23.4% fail first time27.120242150
Shrewsbury (SY)23.3% fail first time27.120245226
London N (N)23.2% fail first time27.120242429
Kilmarnock (KA)23.1% fail first time27.120245388
Derby (DE)22.8% fail first time27.120247845
Redhill (RH)22.8% fail first time27.120245485
Doncaster (DN)22.8% fail first time27.1202410472
Reading (RG)22.6% fail first time27.120247897
Wakefield (WF)22.6% fail first time27.120246313
Wolverhampton (WV)22.6% fail first time27.120243671
London W (W)22.5% fail first time27.120241864
Chelmsford (CM)22.5% fail first time27.120245476
Harrow (HA)22.4% fail first time27.120241628
Glasgow (G)22.3% fail first time27.1202411818
Bromley (BR)22.3% fail first time27.120241725
Watford (WD)22.3% fail first time27.120241946
Blackburn (BB)22.1% fail first time27.120243599
Sunderland (SR)22.1% fail first time27.120242989
Kingston upon Thames (KT)22.0% fail first time27.120243608
Dudley (DY)22% fail first time27.120243909
Bolton (BL)21.8% fail first time27.120244132
London SE (SE)21.7% fail first time27.120242628
Preston (PR)21.6% fail first time27.120245506
Leicester (LE)21.5% fail first time27.1202410736
Slough (SL)21.4% fail first time27.120244049
Enfield (EN)21.3% fail first time27.120241424
Nottingham (NG)21.2% fail first time27.1202415878
Uxbridge (UB)20.4% fail first time27.120241550
Romford (RM)20.2% fail first time27.120241538

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2024 · n = 98,785 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

Does a Volvo V40 rust more than average?

Allowing for age, Volvo V40 MOTs record corrosion failures at 0.5 times the national rate: 0.35% of tests against 0.77% (2024 + geographic layers, n = 98,478).

Computed, not measured.

slope · Volvo V40 · Salt belt susceptibility · 0.5 vs 1 · 2024 + geographic layers
Salt belt susceptibility: 1 vs 0.5. DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Volvo V40: the numbers behind this answer (2024 + geographic layers)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Salt belt susceptibility0.5ratio estimate12024 + geographic layers98478

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2024 + geographic layers · n = 98,785 (initial tests) · Method: computed estimate, not measured · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

Is a Volvo V40 ULEZ compliant?

An estimated 60.2% of Volvo V40s tested are likely ULEZ-compliant, judged from fuel type and first-use date; check a specific car with TfL's vehicle checker (2024).

Computed, not measured.

stacked · Volvo V40 · Likely compliant · 60.2 vs baseline · 2024
DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Volvo V40: the numbers behind this answer (2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Likely compliant60.2% estimate202498785

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2024 · n = 98,785 (initial tests) · Method: computed estimate, not measured · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

What do six years of MOTs show about owning a Volvo V40?

Of failed Volvo V40 MOTs, 46.9% were retested the same day and a further 50.8% within 10 days; the median failed car passed its retest after 1 day (2019–2024, n = 113,429).

bar · Volvo V40 · Same-day retest · 46.9 vs failed initial tests · 2019–2024
DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Volvo V40: the numbers behind this answer (2019–2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Same-day retest46.9%failed initial tests2019–2024113429
Retest within 10 days50.8%failed initial tests2019–2024113429
Clean MOT streak44.0%observed chains2019–2024102603
Repeat advisory23.0%observed chains2019–2024102603
Decreasing odometer1.1% mileage anomalyobserved chains2019–2024105784

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2019–2024 · n = 98,785 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

Is low mileage better for a Volvo V40?

Volvo V40s aged 5 to 11 doing under 5,000 miles a year failed first time in 17.0% of tests, against 27.4% for those doing 8,000 to 12,000 miles (2019–2024, n = 53,328).

bullet · Volvo V40 · Low-use first-time failure · 17.0 vs 27.4 · 2019–2024
Low-use first-time failure: 17 vs 27.4. DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Volvo V40: the numbers behind this answer (2019–2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Low-use first-time failure17.0%27.42019–202453328
Low-use gap-10.5percentage points8–12k miles2019–202453328

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2019–2024 · n = 98,785 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

How many years is a Volvo V40 likely to last?

Volvo V40s leave the road sooner than most: at ten years old the typical one has about 2 more years of MOTs ahead. This is a forecast from the survival curve and may not come true.

Computed, not measured.

Forecast, not a prediction for a particular car.

bar · Volvo V40 · Age 5 · 4.8 vs baseline · survival forecast
DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Volvo V40: the numbers behind this answer (survival forecast)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Age 54.8years forecastsurvival forecast0
Age 82.5years forecastsurvival forecast0
Age 102years forecastsurvival forecast0
Age 1213.3years forecastsurvival forecast0
Age 15 (at least; observed only until age 19)11.5years forecastsurvival forecast0

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: survival forecast · n = 98,785 (initial tests) · Method: computed estimate, not measured · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

Which Volvo V40s are still on the road?

In 2024, for every 100 Volvo V40s tested at ages 4 to 6, about 8 were tested at age 19 (2024, n = 6,133).

line · Volvo V40 · Age 3 · 69.5 vs baseline · 2024
Age 3: 69.5. Age 19: 7.8. DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Volvo V40: the numbers behind this answer (2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Age 369.5% of age 4–6 baseline202454559
Age 485% of age 4–6 baseline202466744
Age 5 (at least as many as at ages 4–6)100% of age 4–6 baseline202482743
Age 6 (at least as many as at ages 4–6)100% of age 4–6 baseline202485974
Age 795.9% of age 4–6 baseline202475275
Age 878.5% of age 4–6 baseline202461630
Age 958.5% of age 4–6 baseline202445898
Age 1038.2% of age 4–6 baseline202429950
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Further values · 2024
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Age 1117.4% of age 4–6 baseline202413631
Age 123% of age 4–6 baseline20242355
Age 152.7% of age 4–6 baseline20242131
Age 165.9% of age 4–6 baseline20244666
Age 177.8% of age 4–6 baseline20246097
Age 188.4% of age 4–6 baseline20246595
Age 197.8% of age 4–6 baseline20246133

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2024 · n = 98,785 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

If a Volvo V40 fails, does it fail again?

31.3% of Volvo V40s that failed an MOT failed the next one too, against 23.8% after a pass (2019–2024, n = 21,840). The failure most likely to come back is steering: 38.7% of those fails recurred at the next MOT.

bullet · Volvo V40 · Repeat after fail · 31.3 vs 23.8 · 2019–2024
Repeat after fail: 31.3 vs 23.8. DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Volvo V40: the numbers behind this answer (2019–2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Repeat after fail31.3%23.82019–202421840

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2019–2024 · n = 98,785 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

Which Volvo V40 faults come together?

On Volvo V40s, seat belts and supplementary restraint systems and steering failures turn up together 13.9 times as often as chance would predict (2024, n = 489).

Volvo V40: the numbers behind this answer (2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems + Steering (rough estimate: 489 tests, 95% interval 12.7–15.1)13.9liftexpected joint rate2024489
Identification of the vehicle + Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems (rough estimate: 72 tests, 95% interval 8.4–13.6)10.8liftexpected joint rate202472
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment + Steering9.2liftexpected joint rate20242688
Identification of the vehicle + Steering (rough estimate: 104 tests, 95% interval 7.4–10.9)9.0liftexpected joint rate2024104
Body, chassis, structure + Steering8.9liftexpected joint rate20241298
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment + Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems8.7liftexpected joint rate20241474
Body, chassis, structure + Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems7.7liftexpected joint rate2024653
Identification of the vehicle + Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (rough estimate: 404 tests, 95% interval 6.6–8.1)7.3liftexpected joint rate2024404
Full table
Further values · 2024
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Brakes + Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems6.5liftexpected joint rate20241086
Brakes + Steering6.4liftexpected joint rate20241857
Noise, emissions and leaks + Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems (rough estimate: 466 tests, 95% interval 5.4–6.5)6.0liftexpected joint rate2024466
Body, chassis, structure + Identification of the vehicle (rough estimate: 162 tests, 95% interval 5.0–6.8)5.9liftexpected joint rate2024162
Body, chassis, structure + Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment5.7liftexpected joint rate20244020
Steering + Suspension5.3liftexpected joint rate20242955
Body, chassis, structure + Noise, emissions and leaks5.2liftexpected joint rate20241673
Brakes + Identification of the vehicle (rough estimate: 282 tests, 95% interval 4.6–5.8)5.1liftexpected joint rate2024282
Brakes + Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment5.0liftexpected joint rate20247047
Noise, emissions and leaks + Steering4.9liftexpected joint rate2024662
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment + Noise, emissions and leaks4.8liftexpected joint rate20243101
Identification of the vehicle + Noise, emissions and leaks (rough estimate: 122 tests, 95% interval 4.0–5.7)4.8liftexpected joint rate2024122
Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems + Visibility4.6liftexpected joint rate2024679
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment + Road Wheels (rough estimate: 287 tests, 95% interval 3.9–5.0)4.4liftexpected joint rate2024287
Steering + Visibility4.3liftexpected joint rate20241090
Road Wheels + Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems (rough estimate: 33 tests, 95% interval 2.9–5.9)4.2liftexpected joint rate202433
Body, chassis, structure + Brakes4.2liftexpected joint rate20242916
Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems + Suspension4.1liftexpected joint rate20241330
Identification of the vehicle + Visibility (rough estimate: 195 tests, 95% interval 3.5–4.7)4.1liftexpected joint rate2024195
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment + Visibility4.0liftexpected joint rate20244853
Road Wheels + Steering (rough estimate: 52 tests, 95% interval 2.9–5.1)3.9liftexpected joint rate202452
Brakes + Noise, emissions and leaks3.7liftexpected joint rate20242375
Body, chassis, structure + Road Wheels (rough estimate: 117 tests, 95% interval 3.0–4.3)3.6liftexpected joint rate2024117
Identification of the vehicle + Suspension (rough estimate: 377 tests, 95% interval 3.2–4.0)3.6liftexpected joint rate2024377
Brakes + Road Wheels (rough estimate: 228 tests, 95% interval 3.1–4.0)3.6liftexpected joint rate2024228
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment + Suspension3.5liftexpected joint rate20249433
Road Wheels + Visibility (rough estimate: 197 tests, 95% interval 3.0–4.0)3.5liftexpected joint rate2024197
Road Wheels + Tyres (rough estimate: 324 tests, 95% interval 3.1–3.9)3.5liftexpected joint rate2024324
Noise, emissions and leaks + Road Wheels (rough estimate: 97 tests, 95% interval 2.6–4.0)3.3liftexpected joint rate202497
Body, chassis, structure + Suspension3.2liftexpected joint rate20244254
Identification of the vehicle + Tyres (rough estimate: 251 tests, 95% interval 2.8–3.6)3.2liftexpected joint rate2024251
Brakes + Visibility3.1liftexpected joint rate20243758
Body, chassis, structure + Visibility3.1liftexpected joint rate20241876
Brakes + Suspension2.9liftexpected joint rate20247830
Noise, emissions and leaks + Visibility2.9liftexpected joint rate20241624
Brakes + Tyres2.8liftexpected joint rate20245614
Road Wheels + Suspension (rough estimate: 335 tests, 95% interval 2.4–3.0)2.7liftexpected joint rate2024335
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment + Tyres2.7liftexpected joint rate20245436
Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems + Tyres2.5liftexpected joint rate2024614
Noise, emissions and leaks + Suspension2.5liftexpected joint rate20243090
Tyres + Visibility2.4liftexpected joint rate20244127
Suspension + Visibility2.3liftexpected joint rate20245232
Noise, emissions and leaks + Tyres2.3liftexpected joint rate20242088
Steering + Tyres2.2liftexpected joint rate2024909
Body, chassis, structure + Tyres2.1liftexpected joint rate20242123
Suspension + Tyres1.9liftexpected joint rate20247494
Seat belt installation check + Suspension (seen together; too few for a multiplier)12tests with both202412
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment + Seat belt installation check (seen together; too few for a multiplier)10tests with both202410
Identification of the vehicle + Road Wheels (seen together; too few for a multiplier)10tests with both202410
Seat belt installation check + Tyres (seen together; too few for a multiplier)9tests with both20249
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment + Speedometer and speed limiter (seen together; too few for a multiplier)8tests with both20248
Seat belt installation check + Visibility (seen together; too few for a multiplier)7tests with both20247
Brakes + Speedometer and speed limiter (seen together; too few for a multiplier)6tests with both20246
Noise, emissions and leaks + Seat belt installation check (seen together; too few for a multiplier)6tests with both20246
Speedometer and speed limiter + Tyres (seen together; too few for a multiplier)6tests with both20246
Body, chassis, structure + Seat belt installation check (seen together; too few for a multiplier)5tests with both20245
Brakes + Seat belt installation check (seen together; too few for a multiplier)5tests with both20245

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2024 · n = 98,785 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

Has the Volvo V40 had safety recalls?

DVSA lists 23 safety recall campaigns matched to the Volvo V40; check whether yours has been fixed, using its registration number.

Volvo V40: the numbers behind this answer (DVSA register)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
DVSA recall campaigns matched23campaignsDVSA registerDVSA register98785

Source: DVSA register; recall effect covers 11 of 761 models · Window: DVSA register · n = 98,785 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

What does a Volvo V40 cost to run in a fleet?

Of every 100 Volvo V40s tested at age 5, about 17 failed the MOT first time; at age 10, about 31. These are one-year rates for different cars tested in the same year, not a fleet followed over time; the steepest one-year step in this cross-section is between cars aged 11 and 12, 4.25 percentage points (2024).

Volvo V40: the numbers behind this answer (2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Age 517.3% fail first time20248214
Age 620.2% fail first time202412931
Age 721.9% fail first time202413523
Age 825.7% fail first time202415434
Age 929.7% fail first time202415542
Age 1031.1% fail first time202416072
Age 1132.1% fail first time202411227
Age 1236.3% fail first time20242331

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2024 · n = 98,785 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

Does the Volvo V40 fail inspections in other countries too?

In the Netherlands, 46.3% of Volvo V40s failed their periodic roadworthiness inspection, against 50.8% for all cars there (2024 by country, n = 36,137 inspections).

Both readings are shown: this comparison changes when usage or inspection rules differ.

Inspections abroad disagree: none point the same way as Britain, Norway, Finland and the Netherlands do not. Test rules, climate and how the vehicles are used differ, so both readings are shown.

bullet · Volvo V40 · Norway · 28.2 vs 33.7 · 2024 by country
Norway: 28.2 vs 33.7. Finland: 16.8 vs 26.3. Netherlands: 46.3 vs 50.8. Statens vegvesen PKK (CC BY 4.0), Traficom Katsastus (CC BY 4.0), RDW APK (CC0), adapted; covers 430 of 761 models, 24 Sep 2026.
Volvo V40: the numbers behind this answer (2024 by country)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Norway28.2% failed33.72024 by country10071
Finland16.8% failed26.32024 by country10889
Netherlands46.3% failed50.82024 by country36137

Source: Statens vegvesen PKK (CC BY 4.0), Traficom Katsastus (CC BY 4.0), RDW APK (CC0), adapted; covers 430 of 761 models · Window: 2024 by country · n = 98,785 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV · licences and full notice

Does the month of a Volvo V40 MOT matter?

Volvo V40s fail first time most in August (26.4%, against 29.2% for all cars that month) and least in March (24.0%) (2024, n = 98,785).

line · Volvo V40 · January · 26.4 vs 31.1 · 2024
January: 26.4. December: 25.1. DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Volvo V40: the numbers behind this answer (2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
January26.4% fail first time31.1202444890
February25.8% fail first time30.0202443070
March24.0% fail first time28.3202457669
April25.8% fail first time29.8202429384
May24.7% fail first time28.8202436163
June24.6% fail first time28.1202445962
July26.0% fail first time29.3202446286
August26.4% fail first time29.2202446466
Full table
Further values · 2024
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
September24.9% fail first time28.2202462428
October26.0% fail first time30.3202457367
November25.9% fail first time30.6202452765
December25.1% fail first time29.3202438782

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2024 · n = 98,785 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

Not enough tests for… (and why)

Real-world MPG against the official figure (manufacturer level)

layer not yet computed for this model (covers 19 of 761 models). 98,785 initial Volvo V40 tests are in the published model cohort.

Source: European Commission OBFCM; covers 19 of 761 models · Window: 2021+ cohorts · n = 98,785 (initial tests) · Method: computed estimate, not measured · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

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How to cite this page

MOT Risk Index (2026). Volvo V40 MOT statistics 2024 (data release dvsa-2024-v2; full dataset motriskindex-families-2024-v5, DOI 10.5281/zenodo.22975051), updated 24 September 2026. motriskindex.co.uk/cars/volvo-v40/

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Volvo V40 MOT: quick answers

What is the Volvo V40 first-time MOT pass rate?

72.9% of first attempts passed in 2024 (98,785 tests). Retests after repair are excluded; cars fixed at the test centre (PRS) are shown separately.

Why does this number differ from other sites?

Other sites may count retests or all attempts. This page uses 98,785 primary tests: 27.11% failed first time and 76.4% passed when cars fixed at the test centre (PRS) count as passes. The age-adjusted MOT Risk Index 108.1 is shown separately.