Volvo Xc40 R-Design B4 Mhev Auto
From 2,551 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 tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements, a tyre seriously damaged and a tyre cords visible or damaged. The top issue, tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements, caused 29 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 | 29 |
| a tyre seriously damaged | 28 |
| a tyre cords visible or damaged | 18 |
| a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm | 13 |
| wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen | 7 |
| wiper blade defective | 5 |
| a transmission shaft constant velocity joint boot missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc | 4 |
| windscreen or window damaged or seriously discoloured but not adversely affecting driver's view | 4 |
| a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn | 2 |
| a suspension joint dust cover missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc | 2 |
By registration year
| Year | Pass rate | Top failures |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 94.3% | tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements, a tyre seriously damaged |
| 2020 | 94.6% | a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm, a tyre seriously damaged |
Typical mileage
Half of all Xc40 R-Design B4 Mhev Autos tested had between 20,357 and 33,371 miles on the clock. Relatively low mileage overall. Many are still fairly young.
At 27,230 median miles, the Xc40 R-Design B4 Mhev Auto has 0.021 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 R-Design B4 Mhev Auto MOT pass rate?
The Volvo Xc40 R-Design B4 Mhev Auto has a 94.4% MOT pass rate based on 2,551 real MOT tests. This is above the national average.
What are common MOT failures on a Volvo Xc40 R-Design B4 Mhev Auto?
The most common MOT failure on the Volvo Xc40 R-Design B4 Mhev Auto is tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements, which caused 29 failures. Other common issues include a tyre seriously damaged.
What is the typical mileage of a Volvo Xc40 R-Design B4 Mhev Auto at MOT?
The median mileage at MOT for a Volvo Xc40 R-Design B4 Mhev Auto is 27,230 miles. The middle 50% of vehicles tested have between 20,357 and 33,371 miles.
Buying a used Xc40 R-Design B4 Mhev Auto?
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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