Volvo Xc40 Inscription B4 Mhev Awd A
From 2,011 MOT tests. Above average for its class.
Common MOT failure categories
Pass rate by registration year
Newer Xc40 Inscription B4 Mhev Awd As fare better: 2021 models pass at 94.4% vs 91.9% for 2020.
What goes wrong?
The most common MOT failure reasons are a tyre seriously damaged, a tyre cords visible or damaged and wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen. The top issue, a tyre seriously damaged, caused 46 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 | 46 |
| a tyre cords visible or damaged | 12 |
| wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen | 9 |
| a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm | 6 |
| tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements | 4 |
| brake disc or drum significantly and obviously worn | 3 |
| an obligatory rear fog lamp missing, or a front or rear fog lamp inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning | 2 |
| parking brake efficiency below minimum requirement | 2 |
| the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements | 1 |
| a transmission shaft constant velocity joint boot missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc | 1 |
By registration year
| Year | Pass rate | Top failures |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 94.4% | a tyre seriously damaged, a tyre cords visible or damaged |
| 2020 | 91.9% | a tyre seriously damaged, wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen |
Typical mileage
Half of all Xc40 Inscription B4 Mhev Awd As tested had between 13,348 and 27,025 miles on the clock. Relatively low mileage overall. Many are still fairly young.
At 19,729 median miles, the Xc40 Inscription B4 Mhev Awd A has 0.032 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 Inscription B4 Mhev Awd A MOT pass rate?
The Volvo Xc40 Inscription B4 Mhev Awd A has a 93.7% MOT pass rate based on 2,011 real MOT tests. This is above the national average.
What are common MOT failures on a Volvo Xc40 Inscription B4 Mhev Awd A?
The most common MOT failure on the Volvo Xc40 Inscription B4 Mhev Awd A is a tyre seriously damaged, which caused 46 failures. Other common issues include a tyre cords visible or damaged.
What is the typical mileage of a Volvo Xc40 Inscription B4 Mhev Awd A at MOT?
The median mileage at MOT for a Volvo Xc40 Inscription B4 Mhev Awd A is 19,729 miles. The middle 50% of vehicles tested have between 13,348 and 27,025 miles.
Buying a used Xc40 Inscription B4 Mhev Awd A?
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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