Volvo S40 MOT data by year
The Volvo S40 appears in 139,228 MOT tests in this dataset across model years 1996–2021. Its most common failure areas are lighting & signalling, suspension and brakes, and its overall pass rate is 72.8%.
139,228
MOT tests analysed
72.8%
Pass rate
27.2%
Fail rate
1996–2021
Years covered
By model year
| Year | Tests | Pass rate | Fail rate | Most common failure |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 | 13,287 | 73.2% | 26.8% | Suspension |
| 2007 | 14,040 | 73.2% | 26.8% | Lighting & signalling |
| 2008 | 21,715 | 73.2% | 26.8% | Lighting & signalling |
Most common failures (all years)
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lighting & signalling | 14.6% | 20,306 |
| 2 | Suspension | 13.7% | 19,037 |
| 3 | Brakes | 8.2% | 11,412 |
| 4 | Tyres | 6.5% | 9,070 |
| 5 | Body, structure & corrosion | 5.5% | 7,709 |
| 6 | Visibility | 4.3% | 6,044 |
| 7 | Emissions & environmental | 3.6% | 5,059 |
| 8 | Steering | 3.2% | 4,476 |
Methodology & source. Based on 139,228 MOT tests. Dataset: DVSA MOT testing data (2021,2022,2023,2024,2025). Data last updated 2026-07-01. Figures reflect MOT-testable defects only — read the methodology for how these are calculated and what they don't measure.