MOT reliability
Volvo V40 d3
2 vehicles · 31 completed MOT tests analysed
65%
MOT pass rate
Based on 2 Volvo V40 d3 vehicles and 31 completed MOT tests, the Volvo V40 d3 has an overall 65% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 85,186 miles.
2
Vehicles
31
MOT tests
5,086
Avg miles / year
2.4
Faults per test
1%
Dangerous-fault share
Volvo V40 d3 problem areas
Where faults occur most across all Volvo V40 d3 MOT tests:
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Tyres, wheels & suspension48%
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Other16%
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Visibility13%
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Brakes12%
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Emissions & nuisance5%
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Seatbelts & equipment4%
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Identification & plates3%
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Lamps & electrical1%
Volvo V40 d3 pass rate by age
| Age (years) | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| 3 | 4 | 75% |
| 4 | 1 | 100% |
| 5 | 2 | 100% |
| 6 | 3 | 67% |
| 7 | 2 | 50% |
| 8 | 4 | 50% |
| 9 | 4 | 75% |
| 10 | 4 | 50% |
| 11 | 2 | 100% |
| 12 | 2 | 50% |
| 13 | 3 | 33% |
Fuel types: Diesel (2)
Most common Volvo V40 d3 MOT faults
These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Volvo V40 d3 MOT tests:
- Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i)) (7 times)
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i)) (4 times)
- Nearside Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edges (5.2.3 (e)) (2 times)
- Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i)) (2 times)
- Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) (2 times)
- Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b)) (2 times)
- Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e)) (2 times)
- Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i)) (2 times)
- Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) (2 times)
- Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) (2 times)
- Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i)) (2 times)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i)) (2 times)
- Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) (2 times)
- UNDERTRAYS FITTED (2 times)
- Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged Side wall damage - 205/50/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) (2 times)
Volvo V40 d3 pass rate by registration year
| Year | Vehicles | Tests | Pass rate | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | 1 | 14 | 71% | 76,493 |
| 2013 | 1 | 17 | 59% | 93,879 |
Volvo V40 d3 reliability FAQ
Across 2 Volvo V40 d3 vehicles in our MOT data,
65% pass the MOT (a 35% failure rate), with about
2.4 faults or advisories recorded per test.
The most frequently recorded Volvo V40 d3 MOT issues are:
Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i)); Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i)); Nearside Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edges (5.2.3 (e)).
The typical Volvo V40 d3 in our data has covered around
85,186 miles.
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