MOT Check for VOLVO V40s

The VOLVO V40 makes up 1,272,443 of the overall 9,557,666 VOLVO MOT test results. Select your V40 model year below to find the specific problems.

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Some examples of the most common issues are:
Nearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt  Occurs:107 times
Nearside Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone `A`  Occurs:74 times
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) Occurs:511 times
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded  Occurs:766 times
Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged bii Occurs:106 times
Nearside Front Road wheel badly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i)) Occurs:94 times
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i)) Occurs:360 times
Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective  Occurs:71 times
Nearside Rear position lamp incomplete  Occurs:127 times
Position lamp switch does not illuminate the front and rear position lamps with a single operation  Occurs:84 times
Nearside Outer Rear position lamp not working  Occurs:1,556 times
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush  Occurs:383 times
Central Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d)) Occurs:100 times
Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii)) Occurs:421 times
Nearside Front Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) Occurs:82 times
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage missing  Occurs:70 times
Nearside Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement  Occurs:121 times
Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush  Occurs:149 times
Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect  Occurs:105 times
Offside Rear position lamp not working  Occurs:7,848 times
Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported  Occurs:141 times
Offside Side repeater incorrect colour a Occurs:76 times
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt bii Occurs:203 times
Emissions not tested  Occurs:1,644 times
An item not tested  Occurs:291 times
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