VOLVO XC40 R-DESIGN T4 RECHARGE MOT pass rate
94.0% of 3,124 VOLVO XC40 R-DESIGN T4 RECHARGE MOT tests pass.
The XC40 R-DESIGN T4 RECHARGE passes its MOT 94.0% of the time — well above the average across all VOLVO models, which sits at 80.1%.
The VOLVO XC40 R-DESIGN T4 RECHARGE passes its MOT 94.0% 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: 94.0% at 0–3 years versus 94.1% at 3–6 years.
| Vehicle age | Pass rate | Tests | Average mileage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0–3 years | 94.0% | 2,194 | 35,300 miles |
| 3–6 years | 94.1% | 930 | 42,567 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 R-DESIGN T4 RECHARGE
The most common reason the VOLVO XC40 R-DESIGN T4 RECHARGE fails its MOT is tyres — present in 61.0% 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 | 61.0% | Has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords |
| Visibility | 19.1% | Does not clear the windscreen effectively |
| Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment | 13.1% | Too high |
| Brakes | 7.6% | Less than 1.5 mm thick |
| Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems | 4.2% | Warning lamp indicates a fault |
| Road Wheels | 3.8% | Fixing missing |
| Body, chassis, structure | 1.7% | Cannot be secured in the closed position |
| Noise, emissions and leaks | 0.8% | Inoperative or indicates a malfunction |
| Suspension | 0.4% | Ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |
| Identification of the vehicle | 0.4% | Does not conform to the specified requirements |
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 R-DESIGN T4 RECHARGE?
- 94.0% of VOLVO XC40 R-DESIGN T4 RECHARGE MOT tests pass, based on 3,124 tests in the DVSA anonymised MOT tests and results dataset.
- What are the most common MOT failures for the VOLVO XC40 R-DESIGN T4 RECHARGE?
- The most common reason the VOLVO XC40 R-DESIGN T4 RECHARGE fails its MOT is tyres — present in 61.0% 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 R-DESIGN 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.