Volvo Xc40 First Edition P8 Awd
From 626 MOT tests. Above average for its class.
Common MOT failure categories
What goes wrong?
The most common MOT failure reasons are a tyre seriously damaged, a transmission shaft constant velocity joint boot missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc and wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen. The top issue, a tyre seriously damaged, caused 28 failures in 2024. Checking tread depth (1.6mm legal minimum, 3mm recommended) before your test can save an unnecessary fail. You can check prices at Black Circles if you need replacements. If you need repairs before retesting, sites like BookMyGarage let you compare local prices.
| a tyre seriously damaged | 28 |
| a transmission shaft constant velocity joint boot missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc | 7 |
| wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen | 5 |
| a tyre cords visible or damaged | 5 |
| tyres on the same axle or on twin wheels are different sizes | 4 |
| windscreen washers not working or not providing sufficient fluid to clear the windscreen | 3 |
| a tyre has a lump, bulge or tear caused by separation or partial failure of its structure. this includes any lifting of the tread rubber | 3 |
| wiper blade defective | 2 |
| tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements | 2 |
| windscreen or window damaged or seriously discoloured but not adversely affecting driver's view | 2 |
By registration year
| Year | Pass rate | Top failures |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 91.9% | a tyre seriously damaged, a transmission shaft constant velocity joint boot missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc |
Typical mileage
Half of all Xc40 First Edition P8 Awds tested had between 16,762 and 31,351 miles on the clock. Relatively low mileage overall. Many are still fairly young.
At 23,836 median miles, the Xc40 First Edition P8 Awd has 0.034 failures per 10,000 miles driven.
Other Volvo models
| Volvo Xc60 | 82.7% |
| Volvo V40 | 79% |
| Volvo Xc90 | 78% |
| Volvo Xc40 | 91.2% |
| Volvo V70 | 72% |
Common questions
What is the Volvo Xc40 First Edition P8 Awd MOT pass rate?
The Volvo Xc40 First Edition P8 Awd has a 91.9% MOT pass rate based on 626 real MOT tests. This is above the national average.
What are common MOT failures on a Volvo Xc40 First Edition P8 Awd?
The most common MOT failure on the Volvo Xc40 First Edition P8 Awd is a tyre seriously damaged, which caused 28 failures. Other common issues include a transmission shaft constant velocity joint boot missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc.
What is the typical mileage of a Volvo Xc40 First Edition P8 Awd at MOT?
The median mileage at MOT for a Volvo Xc40 First Edition P8 Awd is 23,836 miles. The middle 50% of vehicles tested have between 16,762 and 31,351 miles.
Buying a used Xc40 First Edition P8 Awd?
Start with the free tools. Look up the specific vehicle's MOT history on GOV.UK The mileage at each test will show if it's been wound back, and the advisory history tells you what's wearing. Cross-reference that against the typical failures above to see if anything looks unusual for this model.
The free data won't tell you about outstanding finance, theft markers, or write-off history. For that, you need a vehicle history check This is especially important on a private sale where you have fewer legal protections.
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