2017 · 7 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2017 Volvo V40 MOT pass rate and common faults

13,174 MOT tests in 2024. 78.1% passed first time, compared with 79.8% for all cars the same age.

98Below average
Passed first time78.1%
Failed or needed repairs21.9%
Typical mileage at test54,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 13,174 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Coil spring: fractured or broken7.3%
  2. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed2.7%
    477 marked dangerous
  3. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick2.5%
    459 marked dangerous
  4. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm2.2%
    459 marked dangerous
  5. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords1.6%
  6. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively0.9%
  7. Joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt0.8%
  8. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure0.7%
    146 marked dangerous
  9. Tyres - condition: has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure0.6%
    91 marked dangerous
  10. Malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction0.6%

Problem areas

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

  1. Tyres8.9%
  2. Suspension8.7%
  3. Brakes4.7%
  4. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)2.3%
  5. Lights & electrics2.3%
  6. Body & chassis1.1%
  7. Emissions & leaks0.9%
  8. Wheels0.3%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm17.3%
  2. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick11.1%
  3. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure8.2%
  4. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened5.1%
  5. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn2.6%

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 2017 Volvo V40?

In 2024, 78.1% of 2017 Volvo V40 cars passed their MOT first time, across 13,174 tests. The average for all 7-year-old cars was 79.8%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2017 Volvo V40?

The most common failure reasons were coil spring: fractured or broken; tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed; brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick. The biggest problem area was tyres.

Is the 2017 Volvo V40 reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 98, which is below average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).