Volvo Xc40 Inscription Exp T4Rchrg A
From 356 MOT tests. Above average for its class.
Common MOT failure categories
What goes wrong?
The most common MOT failure reasons are tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements, a tyre cords visible or damaged and a tyre seriously damaged. The top issue, tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements, caused 11 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.
| tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements | 11 |
| a tyre cords visible or damaged | 6 |
| a tyre seriously damaged | 4 |
| a transmission shaft constant velocity joint boot missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc | 3 |
| wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen | 2 |
| windscreen or window damaged or seriously discoloured but not adversely affecting driver's view | 2 |
| a transmission joint, belt or chain excessively worn | 1 |
By registration year
| Year | Pass rate | Top failures |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 90.1% | tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements, a tyre cords visible or damaged |
Typical mileage
Half of all Xc40 Inscription Exp T4Rchrg As tested had between 18,807 and 41,443 miles on the clock. Relatively low mileage overall. Many are still fairly young.
At 29,013 median miles, the Xc40 Inscription Exp T4Rchrg A has 0.03 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 Exp T4Rchrg A MOT pass rate?
The Volvo Xc40 Inscription Exp T4Rchrg A has a 91.3% MOT pass rate based on 356 real MOT tests. This is above the national average.
What are common MOT failures on a Volvo Xc40 Inscription Exp T4Rchrg A?
The most common MOT failure on the Volvo Xc40 Inscription Exp T4Rchrg A is tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements, which caused 11 failures. Other common issues include a tyre cords visible or damaged.
What is the typical mileage of a Volvo Xc40 Inscription Exp T4Rchrg A at MOT?
The median mileage at MOT for a Volvo Xc40 Inscription Exp T4Rchrg A is 29,013 miles. The middle 50% of vehicles tested have between 18,807 and 41,443 miles.
Buying a used Xc40 Inscription Exp T4Rchrg 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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