Volvo Xc40 Inscription Pro T5 Phev A
From 376 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 tyre cords visible or damaged and wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen. The top issue, a tyre seriously damaged, caused 5 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 | 5 |
| a tyre cords visible or damaged | 2 |
| wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen | 2 |
| a wheel bearing with excessive play | 1 |
| wiper blade defective | 1 |
How serious are these failures?
Not all MOT failures are equal. 63.6% of Xc40 Inscription Pro T5 Phev A failures are safety items (worn brakes, tyre damage, steering play). The car still drives, but you shouldn't. Only 0% are the kind that would actually strand you. When it does fail, the average repair bill is around £61.
By registration year
| Year | Pass rate | Top failures |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 84.3% | a tyre seriously damaged, a tyre cords visible or damaged |
Typical mileage
Half of all Xc40 Inscription Pro T5 Phev As tested had between 23,007 and 41,262 miles on the clock. Relatively low mileage overall. Many are still fairly young.
At 29,311 median miles, the Xc40 Inscription Pro T5 Phev A has 0.054 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 Pro T5 Phev A MOT pass rate?
The Volvo Xc40 Inscription Pro T5 Phev A has a 84.3% MOT pass rate based on 376 real MOT tests. This is above the national average.
What are common MOT failures on a Volvo Xc40 Inscription Pro T5 Phev A?
The most common MOT failure on the Volvo Xc40 Inscription Pro T5 Phev A is a tyre seriously damaged, which caused 5 failures. Other common issues include a tyre cords visible or damaged.
What is the typical mileage of a Volvo Xc40 Inscription Pro T5 Phev A at MOT?
The median mileage at MOT for a Volvo Xc40 Inscription Pro T5 Phev A is 29,311 miles. The middle 50% of vehicles tested have between 23,007 and 41,262 miles.
Buying a used Xc40 Inscription Pro T5 Phev 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.
With a 84.3% pass rate and an average repair bill of £61 when things go wrong, budget accordingly.
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