2015 · 9 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2015 Volvo V40 MOT pass rate and common faults

14,906 MOT tests in 2024. 70.4% passed first time, compared with 73.5% for all cars the same age.

96Below average
Passed first time70.4%
Failed or needed repairs29.6%
Typical mileage at test76,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 14,906 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Coil spring: fractured or broken6.2%
  2. Joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt3.1%
  3. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm2.9%
    638 marked dangerous
  4. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick2.2%
    440 marked dangerous
  5. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed2.2%
    444 marked dangerous
  6. Position lamp: not working1.9%
  7. Malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction1.6%
  8. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords1.6%
  9. On or after 01/01/2014: emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit1.5%
  10. Anti-lock braking system: warning lamp indicates an ABS fault1.5%

Problem areas

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

  1. Lights & electrics9.9%
  2. Tyres9.4%
  3. Suspension9.1%
  4. Brakes7.9%
  5. Emissions & leaks4.6%
  6. Body & chassis4.2%
  7. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)2.4%
  8. Seat belts & airbags0.3%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm19.6%
  2. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick10.3%
  3. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened8.0%
  4. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure7.2%
  5. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn5.4%

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 2015 Volvo V40?

In 2024, 70.4% of 2015 Volvo V40 cars passed their MOT first time, across 14,906 tests. The average for all 9-year-old cars was 73.5%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2015 Volvo V40?

The most common failure reasons were coil spring: fractured or broken; joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt; tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 2015 Volvo V40 reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 96, which is below average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).