MOT reliability
Volvo V40 d4
3 vehicles · 26 completed MOT tests analysed
85%
MOT pass rate
Based on 3 Volvo V40 d4 vehicles and 26 completed MOT tests, the Volvo V40 d4 has an overall 85% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 80,168 miles.
3
Vehicles
26
MOT tests
7,905
Avg miles / year
1.3
Faults per test
12%
Dangerous-fault share
Volvo V40 d4 problem areas
Where faults occur most across all Volvo V40 d4 MOT tests:
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Tyres, wheels & suspension65%
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Brakes18%
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Other15%
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Body & structure3%
Volvo V40 d4 pass rate by age
| Age (years) | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| 3 | 4 | 100% |
| 4 | 3 | 100% |
| 5 | 3 | 100% |
| 6 | 4 | 75% |
| 7 | 5 | 60% |
| 8 | 3 | 100% |
| 9 | 1 | 100% |
| 10 | 1 | 100% |
| 11 | 2 | 50% |
Fuel types: Diesel (3)
Most common Volvo V40 d4 MOT faults
These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Volvo V40 d4 MOT tests:
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) (3 times)
- Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i)) (3 times)
- Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f)) (2 times)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) (1 times)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm-Bald inner edge (5.2.3 (e)) (1 times)
- Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt (1 times)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm -Bald inner edge (5.2.3 (e)) (1 times)
- Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt (1 times)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm On legal limit (5.2.3 (e)) (1 times)
- Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i)) (1 times)
- Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i)) (1 times)
- Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii)) (1 times)
- Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i)) (1 times)
- Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) (1 times)
- UNDERTRAYS FITTED (1 times)
Volvo V40 d4 pass rate by registration year
| Year | Vehicles | Tests | Pass rate | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | 1 | 8 | 75% | 28,595 |
| 2017 | 1 | 7 | 100% | — |
| 2015 | 1 | 11 | 82% | 131,741 |
Volvo V40 d4 reliability FAQ
Across 3 Volvo V40 d4 vehicles in our MOT data,
85% pass the MOT (a 15% failure rate), with about
1.3 faults or advisories recorded per test.
The most frequently recorded Volvo V40 d4 MOT issues are:
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii)); Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i)); Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f)).
The typical Volvo V40 d4 in our data has covered around
80,168 miles.
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