2013 · 11 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2013 Volvo V40 MOT pass rate and common faults

10,085 MOT tests in 2024. 68.1% passed first time, compared with 66.8% for all cars the same age.

102About average
Passed first time68.1%
Failed or needed repairs31.9%
Typical mileage at test97,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 10,085 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Coil spring: fractured or broken5.3%
  2. Anti-lock braking system: warning lamp indicates an ABS fault3.0%
  3. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed2.7%
    367 marked dangerous
  4. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick2.6%
    339 marked dangerous
  5. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm2.4%
    369 marked dangerous
  6. On or after 01/07/2008: emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit1.9%
  7. Position lamp: not working1.7%
  8. Joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt1.5%
  9. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords1.5%
  10. Individual direction indicators: incorrect colour1.3%

Problem areas

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

  1. Lights & electrics13.5%
  2. Brakes11.8%
  3. Suspension10.8%
  4. Tyres9.0%
  5. Emissions & leaks3.4%
  6. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)3.2%
  7. Body & chassis2.6%
  8. Seat belts & airbags0.8%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm21.0%
  2. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick10.4%
  3. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened8.3%
  4. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure7.5%
  5. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn6.7%

What this means if you are buying one

This model year is about as good as an average car its age. Before buying, check the area that fails most: coil spring: fractured or broken. 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 2013 Volvo V40?

In 2024, 68.1% of 2013 Volvo V40 cars passed their MOT first time, across 10,085 tests. The average for all 11-year-old cars was 66.8%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2013 Volvo V40?

The most common failure reasons were coil spring: fractured or broken; anti-lock braking system: warning lamp indicates an abs fault; tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 2013 Volvo V40 reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 102, which is about average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).