VOLVO XC40 INSCRIPTION T5 RECHARGE MOT pass rate
93.6% of 1,023 VOLVO XC40 INSCRIPTION T5 RECHARGE MOT tests pass.
The XC40 INSCRIPTION T5 RECHARGE passes its MOT 93.6% of the time — well above the average across all VOLVO models, which sits at 80.1%.
The VOLVO XC40 INSCRIPTION T5 RECHARGE passes its MOT 93.6% of the time — well above the national average for cars, which sits at 79.2%.
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Pass rate by vehicle age
Unusually, pass rate is higher for older examples: 90.9% at 0–3 years compared with 95.4% at 3–6 years.
| Vehicle age | Pass rate | Tests | Average mileage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0–3 years | 90.9% | 394 | 31,088 miles |
| 3–6 years | 95.4% | 629 | 38,940 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 T5 RECHARGE
The most common reason the VOLVO XC40 INSCRIPTION T5 RECHARGE fails its MOT is tyres — present in 72.2% 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 | 72.2% | Has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords |
| Visibility | 16.7% | Does not clear the windscreen effectively |
| Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment | 8.3% | Not working |
| Brakes | 5.6% | Excessively fluctuating |
| Identification of the vehicle | 5.6% | Does not conform to the specified requirements |
| Suspension | 4.2% | Rough when rotated |
| Body, chassis, structure | 2.8% | Constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |
| Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems | 2.8% | Buckle 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 T5 RECHARGE?
- 93.6% of VOLVO XC40 INSCRIPTION T5 RECHARGE MOT tests pass, based on 1,023 tests in the DVSA anonymised MOT tests and results dataset.
- What are the most common MOT failures for the VOLVO XC40 INSCRIPTION T5 RECHARGE?
- The most common reason the VOLVO XC40 INSCRIPTION T5 RECHARGE fails its MOT is tyres — present in 72.2% 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 T5 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.