2000 · 24 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2000 Volvo V40 MOT pass rate and common faults

262 MOT tests in 2024. 50.8% passed first time, compared with 61.5% for all cars the same age.

83Well below average
Passed first time50.8%
Failed or needed repairs49.2%
Typical mileage at test109,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 262 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Position lamp: not working7.3%
  2. Catalyst emissions: Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits5.0%
  3. Exhaust system: has a major leak of exhaust gases4.2%
  4. Coil spring: fractured or broken3.8%
  5. Linkage ball joints: ball joint excessively worn3.8%
  6. Steering rack: gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt3.8%
  7. Suspension arms - ball joint dust cover: ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt3.4%
  8. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively3.4%
  9. Headlamp aim: projected beam image is obviously incorrect3.4%
  10. Joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt3.1%

Problem areas

Failure items found per 100 tests, by part of the car.

  1. Lights & electrics37.0%
  2. Brakes24.8%
  3. Suspension22.5%
  4. Emissions & leaks14.5%
  5. Body & chassis13.4%
  6. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)11.1%
  7. Steering8.8%
  8. Tyres6.5%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded19.8%
  2. Registration plates: inscription illegible15.3%
  3. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure15.3%
  4. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened15.3%
  5. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm14.1%

What this means if you are buying one

This model year fails more often than most cars its age, so budget for repairs and check the history carefully. Before buying, check the area that fails most: position lamp: not working. Then look up the car's own MOT history on GOV.UK with its number plate, and look for repeat advisories.

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Questions

What is the MOT pass rate for a 2000 Volvo V40?

In 2024, 50.8% of 2000 Volvo V40 cars passed their MOT first time, across 262 tests. The average for all 24-year-old cars was 61.5%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2000 Volvo V40?

The most common failure reasons were position lamp: not working; catalyst emissions: lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits; exhaust system: has a major leak of exhaust gases. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 2000 Volvo V40 reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 83, which is well below average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).