VOLVO XC40 INSCRPT MOT Pass Rate
94.0% of 1,164 VOLVO XC40 INSCRPT MOT tests pass.
The XC40 INSCRPT passes its MOT 94.0% of the time — well above the average across all VOLVO models, which sits at 80.1%.
The VOLVO XC40 INSCRPT passes its MOT 94.0% of the time — well above the national average for cars, which sits at 79.2%.
Pass rate by vehicle age
Pass rate eases gradually with age, from 95.6% at 0–3 years to 92.1% at 3–6 years.
| Vehicle age | Pass rate | Tests | Average mileage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0–3 years | 95.6% | 632 | 23,326 miles |
| 3–6 years | 92.1% | 532 | 27,696 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 INSCRPT
The most common reason the VOLVO XC40 INSCRPT fails its MOT is tyres — present in 94.4% of failed tests, most often logged as "Has ply or cords exposed".
| Category | Share of failed tests | Example |
|---|---|---|
| Tyres | 94.4% | Has ply or cords exposed |
| Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment | 17.8% | Too high |
| Visibility | 8.9% | Does not clear the windscreen effectively |
| Brakes | 5.6% | Less than 1.5 mm thick |
| Suspension | 2.2% | Fractured |
| Body, chassis, structure | 2.2% | Securing bolt loose |
| Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems | 1.1% | Webbing significantly weakened |
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