Volvo Xc40 R-Design Pro T5 Phev Auto
From 400 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 brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm and a tyre not fitted in compliance with the manufacturers sidewall instruction. The top issue, a tyre seriously damaged, caused 8 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 | 8 |
| a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm | 3 |
| a tyre not fitted in compliance with the manufacturers sidewall instruction | 2 |
| a suspension joint dust cover missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc | 2 |
| a tyre cords visible or damaged | 2 |
| incorrect positioning of a three point belt lap section, i.e. the belt lies across the stomach or forward of the top quarter of the thigh | 2 |
| a tyre has a lump, bulge or tear caused by separation or partial failure of its structure. this includes any lifting of the tread rubber | 1 |
| tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements | 1 |
| windscreen or window damaged or seriously discoloured but not adversely affecting driver's view | 1 |
| parking brake efficiency below minimum requirement | 1 |
By registration year
| Year | Pass rate | Top failures |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 91.7% | a tyre seriously damaged, a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm |
Typical mileage
Half of all Xc40 R-Design Pro T5 Phev Autos tested had between 22,958 and 48,857 miles on the clock. Relatively low mileage overall. Many are still fairly young.
At 36,951 median miles, the Xc40 R-Design Pro T5 Phev Auto has 0.022 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 Pro T5 Phev Auto MOT pass rate?
The Volvo Xc40 R-Design Pro T5 Phev Auto has a 91.8% MOT pass rate based on 400 real MOT tests. This is above the national average.
What are common MOT failures on a Volvo Xc40 R-Design Pro T5 Phev Auto?
The most common MOT failure on the Volvo Xc40 R-Design Pro T5 Phev Auto is a tyre seriously damaged, which caused 8 failures. Other common issues include a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm.
What is the typical mileage of a Volvo Xc40 R-Design Pro T5 Phev Auto at MOT?
The median mileage at MOT for a Volvo Xc40 R-Design Pro T5 Phev Auto is 36,951 miles. The middle 50% of vehicles tested have between 22,958 and 48,857 miles.
Buying a used Xc40 R-Design Pro T5 Phev 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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