Volvo S40: body, structure & corrosion MOT failures
Body, structure & corrosion was a recorded failure area in 5.5% of Volvo S40 MOT tests in this dataset. It is most prominent on 2006, 2008 cars.
The one to take seriously on older cars — corrosion to structural areas can be costly and is an MOT failure. Typical repair cost: £200–£1,500+ (rough UK ballpark, not a quote).
Body, structure & corrosion failures by year
| Model year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 | 13,287 | 5.6% |
| 2007 | 14,040 | 5.3% |
| 2008 | 21,715 | 5.6% |
Methodology & source. 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.