Volvo Xc40 R-Design B5 Mhev Awd Auto
From 212 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 shock absorber damaged to the extent that it does not function or showing signs of severe leakage, an obligatory rear fog lamp missing, or a front or rear fog lamp inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning and esc mil indicates a system malfunction. The top issue, a shock absorber damaged to the extent that it does not function or showing signs of severe leakage, caused 2 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 shock absorber damaged to the extent that it does not function or showing signs of severe leakage | 2 |
| an obligatory rear fog lamp missing, or a front or rear fog lamp inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning | 1 |
| esc mil indicates a system malfunction | 1 |
| warning device shows system malfunction | 1 |
| a transmission shaft constant velocity joint boot missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc | 1 |
| a transmission shaft securing bolts loose or missing | 1 |
| seat belt retractor not functioning as intended | 1 |
| a tyre cords visible or damaged | 1 |
By registration year
| Year | Pass rate | Top failures |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 96.4% | an obligatory rear fog lamp missing, or a front or rear fog lamp inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning, esc mil indicates a system malfunction |
| 2020 | 94.1% | a shock absorber damaged to the extent that it does not function or showing signs of severe leakage, a transmission shaft constant velocity joint boot missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc |
Typical mileage
Half of all Xc40 R-Design B5 Mhev Awd Autos tested had between 21,121 and 30,335 miles on the clock. Relatively low mileage overall. Many are still fairly young.
At 22,353 median miles, the Xc40 R-Design B5 Mhev Awd 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 B5 Mhev Awd Auto MOT pass rate?
The Volvo Xc40 R-Design B5 Mhev Awd Auto has a 95.3% MOT pass rate based on 212 real MOT tests. This is above the national average.
What are common MOT failures on a Volvo Xc40 R-Design B5 Mhev Awd Auto?
The most common MOT failure on the Volvo Xc40 R-Design B5 Mhev Awd Auto is a shock absorber damaged to the extent that it does not function or showing signs of severe leakage, which caused 2 failures. Other common issues include an obligatory rear fog lamp missing, or a front or rear fog lamp inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning.
What is the typical mileage of a Volvo Xc40 R-Design B5 Mhev Awd Auto at MOT?
The median mileage at MOT for a Volvo Xc40 R-Design B5 Mhev Awd Auto is 22,353 miles. The middle 50% of vehicles tested have between 21,121 and 30,335 miles.
Buying a used Xc40 R-Design B5 Mhev Awd 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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