Volvo Xc40 Plus Recharge Twin Ev Awd
From 713 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 tyres on the same axle or on twin wheels are different sizes. The top issue, a tyre seriously damaged, caused 30 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 | 30 |
| a tyre cords visible or damaged | 22 |
| tyres on the same axle or on twin wheels are different sizes | 7 |
| wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen | 7 |
| tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements | 5 |
| wiper blade defective | 3 |
| windscreen washers not working or not providing sufficient fluid to clear the windscreen | 1 |
| a transmission shaft constant velocity joint boot missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc | 1 |
| brake performance unable to be tested | 1 |
| a suspension joint dust cover missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc | 1 |
By registration year
| Year | Pass rate | Top failures |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 90.7% | a tyre seriously damaged, a tyre cords visible or damaged |
Typical mileage
Half of all Xc40 Plus Recharge Twin Ev Awds tested had between 18,756 and 35,677 miles on the clock. Relatively low mileage overall. Many are still fairly young.
At 26,934 median miles, the Xc40 Plus Recharge Twin Ev Awd has 0.035 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 Plus Recharge Twin Ev Awd MOT pass rate?
The Volvo Xc40 Plus Recharge Twin Ev Awd has a 90.7% MOT pass rate based on 713 real MOT tests. This is above the national average.
What are common MOT failures on a Volvo Xc40 Plus Recharge Twin Ev Awd?
The most common MOT failure on the Volvo Xc40 Plus Recharge Twin Ev Awd is a tyre seriously damaged, which caused 30 failures. Other common issues include a tyre cords visible or damaged.
What is the typical mileage of a Volvo Xc40 Plus Recharge Twin Ev Awd at MOT?
The median mileage at MOT for a Volvo Xc40 Plus Recharge Twin Ev Awd is 26,934 miles. The middle 50% of vehicles tested have between 18,756 and 35,677 miles.
Buying a used Xc40 Plus Recharge Twin Ev 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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