MOT reliability
Volvo C40
9 vehicles · 50 completed MOT tests analysed
72%
MOT pass rate
Based on 9 Volvo C40 vehicles and 50 completed MOT tests, the Volvo C40 has an overall 72% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 53,300 miles.
9
Vehicles
50
MOT tests
6,498
Avg miles / year
1
Faults per test
4%
Dangerous-fault share
Volvo C40 problem areas
Where faults occur most across all Volvo C40 MOT tests:
-
Other86%
-
Tyres, wheels & suspension16%
-
Brakes12%
-
Steering8%
-
Body & structure6%
-
Seatbelts & equipment6%
-
Emissions & nuisance2%
Volvo C40 pass rate by age
| Age (years) | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| 3 | 8 | 88% |
| 4 | 2 | 50% |
| 5 | 2 | 100% |
| 6 | 3 | 67% |
| 7 | 2 | 100% |
| 8 | 2 | 50% |
| 9 | 4 | 50% |
| 10 | 3 | 67% |
| 11 | 2 | 100% |
| 12 | 3 | 67% |
| 13 | 3 | 67% |
| 14 | 3 | 67% |
Fuel types: Electric (5), Petrol (3), Diesel (1)
Most common Volvo C40 MOT faults
These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Volvo C40 MOT tests:
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) (3 times)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) (3 times)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g) (2 times)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) (2 times)
- Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8) (2 times)
- slight wear discs (2 times)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)) (2 times)
- Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8) (2 times)
- Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2) (2 times)
- Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f) (2 times)
- Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2) (2 times)
- Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f) (2 times)
- Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2) (2 times)
- Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a) (2 times)
- Small split in nearside front anti-roll bar link gaiter. (2 times)
Volvo C40 pass rate by registration year
| Year | Vehicles | Tests | Pass rate | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 2 | 2 | 100% | 29,058 |
| 2022 | 3 | 4 | 100% | 16,900 |
| 2008 | 1 | 16 | 69% | 139,615 |
| 2006 | 1 | 1 | 100% | 82 |
| 2001 | 1 | 15 | 67% | 75,521 |
Volvo C40 reliability FAQ
Across 9 Volvo C40 vehicles in our MOT data,
72% pass the MOT (a 28% failure rate), with about
1 faults or advisories recorded per test.
The most frequently recorded Volvo C40 MOT issues are:
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1); Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1); Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g).
The typical Volvo C40 in our data has covered around
53,300 miles.
Compare the Volvo C40
See how the Volvo C40 stacks up against other Volvo models on MOT reliability:
Check a specific Volvo C40
Enter a registration to see that exact vehicle's full MOT history, advisories and recurring faults.
See all Volvo models · Learn about common MOT failures · what an MOT checks