Volvo 400 Series MOT data by year
The Volvo 400 Series appears in 2,797 MOT tests in this dataset across model years 1987–2012. Its most common failure areas are brakes, lighting & signalling and suspension, and its overall pass rate is 71.5%.
2,797
MOT tests analysed
71.5%
Pass rate
28.5%
Fail rate
1987–2012
Years covered
By model year
| Year | Tests | Pass rate | Fail rate | Most common failure |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1992 | 345 | 71.0% | 29.0% | Brakes |
| 1995 | 760 | 71.5% | 28.5% | Brakes |
Most common failures (all years)
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Brakes | 16.8% | 471 |
| 2 | Lighting & signalling | 15.2% | 424 |
| 3 | Suspension | 10.5% | 293 |
| 4 | Body, structure & corrosion | 8.2% | 229 |
| 5 | Visibility | 7.2% | 202 |
| 6 | Emissions & environmental | 7.0% | 196 |
| 7 | Tyres | 3.0% | 85 |
| 8 | Seat belts & restraints | 2.7% | 75 |
Methodology & source. Based on 2,797 MOT tests. Dataset: DVSA MOT testing data (2021,2022,2023,2024,2025). Data last updated 2026-07-01. Figures reflect MOT-testable defects only — read the methodology for how these are calculated and what they don't measure.