2014 · 10 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2014 Volvo V40 MOT pass rate and common faults

14,610 MOT tests in 2024. 68.9% passed first time, compared with 69.9% for all cars the same age.

99About average
Passed first time68.9%
Failed or needed repairs31.1%
Typical mileage at test85,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 14,610 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Coil spring: fractured or broken5.5%
  2. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm3.0%
    671 marked dangerous
  3. On or after 01/01/2014: emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit2.7%
  4. Position lamp: not working2.7%
  5. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick2.6%
    500 marked dangerous
  6. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed2.3%
    455 marked dangerous
  7. Anti-lock braking system: warning lamp indicates an ABS fault2.0%
  8. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords1.4%
  9. Joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt1.4%

Problem areas

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

  1. Lights & electrics10.4%
  2. Brakes10.0%
  3. Suspension9.5%
  4. Tyres9.4%
  5. Emissions & leaks5.8%
  6. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)2.9%
  7. Body & chassis2.6%
  8. Seat belts & airbags0.7%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm20.4%
  2. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick10.4%
  3. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened8.7%
  4. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure7.9%
  5. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn5.7%

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 2014 Volvo V40?

In 2024, 68.9% of 2014 Volvo V40 cars passed their MOT first time, across 14,610 tests. The average for all 10-year-old cars was 69.9%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2014 Volvo V40?

The most common failure reasons were coil spring: fractured or broken; tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm; on or after 01/01/2014: emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 2014 Volvo V40 reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 99, which is about average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).