2016 · 8 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2016 Volvo V40 MOT pass rate and common faults

15,215 MOT tests in 2024. 74.2% passed first time, compared with 76.6% for all cars the same age.

97Below average
Passed first time74.2%
Failed or needed repairs25.8%
Typical mileage at test64,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 15,215 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Coil spring: fractured or broken7.0%
  2. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed2.9%
    577 marked dangerous
  3. Joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt2.7%
  4. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm2.6%
    589 marked dangerous
  5. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick2.2%
    455 marked dangerous
  6. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords1.7%
  7. Malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction1.1%
  8. Position lamp: not working1.0%
  9. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively0.9%
  10. Headlamp aim: too low0.8%

Problem areas

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

  1. Tyres9.7%
  2. Suspension9.3%
  3. Lights & electrics6.0%
  4. Brakes5.3%
  5. Body & chassis3.3%
  6. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)2.6%
  7. Emissions & leaks1.5%
  8. Wheels0.3%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm18.8%
  2. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick10.2%
  3. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure7.7%
  4. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened6.7%
  5. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn4.5%

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: 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 2016 Volvo V40?

In 2024, 74.2% of 2016 Volvo V40 cars passed their MOT first time, across 15,215 tests. The average for all 8-year-old cars was 76.6%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2016 Volvo V40?

The most common failure reasons were coil spring: fractured or broken; tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed; joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt. The biggest problem area was tyres.

Is the 2016 Volvo V40 reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 97, which is below average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).