VOLVO XC40 MOT pass rate
92.6% of 114,780 VOLVO XC40 MOT tests pass.
The XC40 passes its MOT 92.6% of the time — well above the average across all VOLVO models, which sits at 80.1%.
The VOLVO XC40 passes its MOT 92.6% of the time — well above the national average for cars, which sits at 79.2%.
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Pass rate by vehicle age
Pass rate eases gradually with age, from 93.4% at 0–3 years to 89.9% at 6–10 years.
| Vehicle age | Pass rate | Tests | Average mileage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0–3 years | 93.4% | 27,341 | 24,892 miles |
| 3–6 years | 92.4% | 85,093 | 35,346 miles |
| 6–10 years | 89.9% | 2,342 | 51,769 miles |
| 10–15 years | too few tests (4) | 4 | no reading |
| 15+ years | no tests recorded | 0 | no reading |
Common MOT failure reasons for the VOLVO XC40
The most common reason the VOLVO XC40 fails its MOT is tyres — present in 39.6% of failed tests, most often logged as "Has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords".
| Category | Share of failed tests | Example |
|---|---|---|
| Tyres | 39.6% | Has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords |
| Brakes | 38.6% | Less than 1.5 mm thick |
| Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment | 12.1% | Too high |
| Visibility | 11.8% | Does not clear the windscreen effectively |
| Suspension | 3.7% | Fractured |
| Noise, emissions and leaks | 3.0% | Inoperative or indicates a malfunction |
| Identification of the vehicle | 2.0% | Does not conform to the specified requirements |
| Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems | 2.0% | Warning lamp indicates a fault |
| Body, chassis, structure | 1.8% | Constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |
| Road Wheels | 0.6% | Fixing missing |
Related VOLVO models
- VOLVO XC60 — 85.1% pass rate
- VOLVO V40 — 77.8% pass rate
- VOLVO XC90 — 80.2% pass rate
- VOLVO V70 — 70.6% pass rate
- VOLVO V60 — 82.6% pass rate
- VOLVO V50 — 62.3% pass rate
Frequently asked questions
- What is the MOT pass rate for the VOLVO XC40?
- 92.6% of VOLVO XC40 MOT tests pass, based on 114,780 tests in the DVSA anonymised MOT tests and results dataset.
- What are the most common MOT failures for the VOLVO XC40?
- The most common reason the VOLVO XC40 fails its MOT is tyres — present in 39.6% of failed tests, most often logged as "Has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords".
- Does this show the VOLVO XC40's service history?
- No — this is MOT test data, which covers roadworthiness, not servicing. A service history is a separate record of maintenance work, which a specific car only has if its owner has kept it. See the VOLVO service history guide for how to check and keep one.