VOLVO XC40 INSCRIPTION PRO B4 MHEV A MOT Pass Rate
95.8% of 1,670 VOLVO XC40 INSCRIPTION PRO B4 MHEV A MOT tests pass.
The XC40 INSCRIPTION PRO B4 MHEV A passes its MOT 95.8% of the time — well above the average across all VOLVO models, which sits at 79.9%.
The VOLVO XC40 INSCRIPTION PRO B4 MHEV A passes its MOT 95.8% of the time — well above the national average for cars, which sits at 78.3%.
Pass rate by vehicle age
Pass rate stays relatively stable with age: 95.2% at 0–3 years versus 96.0% at 3–6 years.
| Vehicle age | Pass rate | Tests | Average mileage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0–3 years | 95.2% | 413 | 23,926 miles |
| 3–6 years | 96.0% | 1,257 | 28,155 miles |
| 6–10 years | no tests recorded | 0 | no reading |
| 10–15 years | no tests recorded | 0 | no reading |
| 15+ years | no tests recorded | 0 | no reading |
Common MOT failure reasons for the VOLVO XC40 INSCRIPTION PRO B4 MHEV A
The most common reason the VOLVO XC40 INSCRIPTION PRO B4 MHEV A fails its MOT is tyres — present in 35.1% 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 | 35.1% | has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords |
| Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment | 23.7% | too high |
| Visibility | 15.5% | does not clear the windscreen effectively |
| Brakes | 13.4% | less than 1.5 mm thick |
| Body, chassis, structure | 2.1% | constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |
| Suspension | 2.1% | fractured |
| Road Wheels | 1.0% | fixing missing |
| Noise, emissions and leaks | 1.0% | leaking excessively from engine |
| Identification of the vehicle | 1.0% | does not conform to the specified requirements |
Related VOLVO models
- VOLVO V40 — 77.6% pass rate
- VOLVO XC60 — 83.2% pass rate
- VOLVO XC40 — 91.6% pass rate
- VOLVO XC90 — 77.2% pass rate
- VOLVO V70 — 70.2% pass rate
- VOLVO V60 — 79.7% pass rate