VOLVO XC40 INSCRIPTION T4 RECHARGE MOT pass rate
93.7% of 1,346 VOLVO XC40 INSCRIPTION T4 RECHARGE MOT tests pass.
The XC40 INSCRIPTION T4 RECHARGE passes its MOT 93.7% of the time — well above the average across all VOLVO models, which sits at 80.1%.
The VOLVO XC40 INSCRIPTION T4 RECHARGE passes its MOT 93.7% 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 stays relatively stable with age: 94.1% at 0–3 years versus 92.6% at 3–6 years.
| Vehicle age | Pass rate | Tests | Average mileage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0–3 years | 94.1% | 955 | 33,163 miles |
| 3–6 years | 92.6% | 391 | 35,047 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 T4 RECHARGE
The most common reason the VOLVO XC40 INSCRIPTION T4 RECHARGE fails its MOT is tyres — present in 70.6% 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 | 70.6% | Has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords |
| Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment | 12.7% | Too high |
| Visibility | 10.8% | Does not clear the windscreen effectively |
| Body, chassis, structure | 5.9% | Constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |
| Brakes | 3.9% | Significantly and obviously worn |
| Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems | 2.0% | Not functioning as intended |
Related VOLVO models
- VOLVO XC60 — 85.1% pass rate
- VOLVO V40 — 77.8% pass rate
- VOLVO XC40 — 92.6% pass rate
- VOLVO XC90 — 80.2% pass rate
- VOLVO V70 — 70.6% pass rate
- VOLVO V60 — 82.6% pass rate
Frequently asked questions
- What is the MOT pass rate for the VOLVO XC40 INSCRIPTION T4 RECHARGE?
- 93.7% of VOLVO XC40 INSCRIPTION T4 RECHARGE MOT tests pass, based on 1,346 tests in the DVSA anonymised MOT tests and results dataset.
- What are the most common MOT failures for the VOLVO XC40 INSCRIPTION T4 RECHARGE?
- The most common reason the VOLVO XC40 INSCRIPTION T4 RECHARGE fails its MOT is tyres — present in 70.6% 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 INSCRIPTION T4 RECHARGE'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.