diff --git a/wiki/simple_vm/volumes.md b/wiki/simple_vm/volumes.md
index 2a9400a..926a28a 100644
--- a/wiki/simple_vm/volumes.md
+++ b/wiki/simple_vm/volumes.md
@@ -175,10 +175,13 @@ sudo nano /etc/fstab
 
 Add a line like:
 
+Here is the revised example:
+
 ```shell
-UUID=uuid_of_your_volume	/vol/RENAME_ME	auto	defaults	0	2
+UUID=uuid_of_your_volume /vol/RENAME_ME auto defaults,nofail 0 2
 ```
 
+The `nofail` option prevents boot failure if the volume cannot be mounted.
 Save and exit with ++ctrl+x++ and confirm when asked whether you want to save.
 To mount the volume run: