2019 Volvo V40 · 20,233 MOT tests
2019 Volvo V40 reliability
2019 Volvo V40s fail 15.1% of first MOT tests, 15% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 8 of 13 V40 years (20,233 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Volvo V40s: 25.9%)
- 15.1%
- first-time fail rate (all Volvo V40s: 25.9%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 15% more
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 4
- 30,214
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 4
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 20,233
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2019 against the years either side
- 2018 cars: 20% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2019 car does better)
- Weak spot: suspension, 2.6% of tests fail here (142% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: lights and electrics, 51% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2019 car carries a 68 plate (January–February 2019), or a 19 plate (March–August 2019), or a 69 plate (September–December 2019).
Common problems
What fails on a 2019 Volvo V40
Fail rate by area
- Tyres7.8%
- Brakes2.8%
- Suspension2.6%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors1.6%
- Lights and electrics1.5%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks0.4%
- Body, chassis and structure0.3%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Tyre cut reaching ply or cords 2.32%
A cut reaching the ply or cords weakens the tyre and can cause a burst, so it must be replaced.
Tyre ply or cords exposed 2.21%
Exposed ply or cords can let the tyre fail suddenly, so the tyre must be replaced before the car is driven.
Coil spring fractured or broken 1.98%
A broken coil spring can leave the car sitting low or unstable, so it must be replaced before driving.
Brake pads worn below 1.5mm 1.68%
Pads worn below 1.5mm lose stopping power and can damage discs, so replacement is needed before the car is driven.
Tyre tread below 1.6mm 1.23%
Tread below 1.6mm is illegal and reduces grip in wet conditions, so the tyre must be replaced.
Wiper blade not clearing windscreen 0.98%
Wipers that do not clear the windscreen reduce visibility in rain, which is a safety risk, so replace them.
Common advisories
Tyre worn close to legal limit (10.77%) · Brake pads wearing thin (8.66%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (7.91%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (2.76%) · Tyre has a shallow cut (2.33%) · Tyre worn close to legal limit (1.58%)
Other years
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2019 Volvo V40 reliable?
2019 Volvo V40s fail 15.1% of first MOT tests, 15% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 8 of 13 V40 years (20,233 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2019 Volvo V40 MOT?
Most often tyre cut reaching ply or cords (2.32% of tests), tyre ply or cords exposed (2.21% of tests), coil spring fractured or broken (1.98% of tests).
How many miles should a 2019 Volvo V40 have done?
At its MOT aged about 4, a typical 2019 Volvo V40 shows 30,214 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2019 car?
A car first registered in 2019 carries a 68 plate (January–February 2019), or a 19 plate (March–August 2019), or a 69 plate (September–December 2019).
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