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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:

  • Tyres, wheels & suspension48%
  • Other16%
  • Visibility13%
  • Brakes12%
  • Emissions & nuisance5%
  • Seatbelts & equipment4%
  • Identification & plates3%
  • Lamps & electrical1%

Volvo V40 d3 pass rate by age

Age (years)TestsPass rate
3475%
41100%
52100%
6367%
7250%
8450%
9475%
10450%
112100%
12250%
13333%

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:

  1. Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i)) (7 times)
  2. Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i)) (4 times)
  3. Nearside Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edges (5.2.3 (e)) (2 times)
  4. Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i)) (2 times)
  5. Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) (2 times)
  6. Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b)) (2 times)
  7. Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e)) (2 times)
  8. Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i)) (2 times)
  9. Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) (2 times)
  10. Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) (2 times)
  11. Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i)) (2 times)
  12. Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i)) (2 times)
  13. Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) (2 times)
  14. UNDERTRAYS FITTED (2 times)
  15. 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

YearVehiclesTestsPass rateAvg 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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