Volvo V40: tyres MOT failures
Tyres was recorded as a failure area in 6.4% of Volvo V40 MOT tests — 38,327 tests out of 600,741. It shows up most on 2016 and 2019 cars.
Usually a quick, known-cost fix, but check tread, age and uneven wear (which can hint at alignment or suspension issues). Typical repair cost: £50–£120 per tyre (rough UK ballpark, not a quote).
Tyres failures by year
| Model year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2012 | 15,258 | 6.5% |
| 2013 | 71,406 | 6.1% |
| 2014 | 101,279 | 6.4% |
| 2015 | 96,884 | 6.5% |
| 2016 | 92,716 | 6.5% |
| 2017 | 79,562 | 6.3% |
| 2018 | 74,365 | 6.5% |
| 2019 | 37,695 | 6.9% |
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.