Volvo V40: suspension MOT failures
Suspension was recorded as a failure area in 7.7% of Volvo V40 MOT tests — 46,497 tests out of 600,741. It shows up most on 2002 and 2003 cars.
Worn drop links, bushes, springs or shocks — listen for knocks over bumps and check for uneven tyre wear. Typical repair cost: £150–£450 per corner (rough UK ballpark, not a quote).
Suspension failures by year
| Model year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 1997 | 697 | 13.8% |
| 1998 | 881 | 13.5% |
| 1999 | 1,593 | 12.2% |
| 2000 | 2,452 | 14.1% |
| 2001 | 4,288 | 15.1% |
| 2002 | 5,977 | 16.7% |
| 2003 | 8,538 | 15.7% |
| 2004 | 6,835 | 13.7% |
| 2012 | 15,258 | 9.6% |
| 2013 | 71,406 | 8.8% |
| 2014 | 101,279 | 8.6% |
| 2015 | 96,884 | 8.3% |
| 2016 | 92,716 | 7.7% |
| 2017 | 79,562 | 6.9% |
| 2018 | 74,365 | 4.8% |
| 2019 | 37,695 | 2.9% |
Methodology & source. Dataset: DVSA MOT testing data (2021,2022,2023,2024,2025). Data last updated 2026-07-27. Figures reflect MOT-testable defects only — read the methodology for how these are calculated and what they don't measure.