Volvo Xc40 Inscription T4 Recharge A
From 1,367 MOT tests. Above average for its class.
Common MOT failure categories
Pass rate by registration year
What goes wrong?
The most common MOT failure reasons are a tyre seriously damaged, tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements and a tyre cords visible or damaged. The top issue, a tyre seriously damaged, caused 27 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 | 27 |
| tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements | 22 |
| a tyre cords visible or damaged | 13 |
| wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen | 7 |
| a transmission shaft constant velocity joint boot missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc | 5 |
| tyre obviously under inflated | 2 |
| brake disc or drum significantly and obviously worn | 2 |
| obligatory mirror or device missing | 1 |
| a tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative | 1 |
| a lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning | 1 |
By registration year
| Year | Pass rate | Top failures |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 93% | a tyre seriously damaged, tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements |
| 2020 | 91.4% | a transmission shaft constant velocity joint boot missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc, tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements |
Typical mileage
Half of all Xc40 Inscription T4 Recharge As tested had between 20,861 and 38,832 miles on the clock. Relatively low mileage overall. Many are still fairly young.
At 29,289 median miles, the Xc40 Inscription T4 Recharge A has 0.024 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 T4 Recharge A MOT pass rate?
The Volvo Xc40 Inscription T4 Recharge A has a 93% MOT pass rate based on 1,367 real MOT tests. This is above the national average.
What are common MOT failures on a Volvo Xc40 Inscription T4 Recharge A?
The most common MOT failure on the Volvo Xc40 Inscription T4 Recharge A is a tyre seriously damaged, which caused 27 failures. Other common issues include tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements.
What is the typical mileage of a Volvo Xc40 Inscription T4 Recharge A at MOT?
The median mileage at MOT for a Volvo Xc40 Inscription T4 Recharge A is 29,289 miles. The middle 50% of vehicles tested have between 20,861 and 38,832 miles.
Buying a used Xc40 Inscription T4 Recharge 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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