Volvo Xc40 R-Design T5 Recharge Auto
From 2,061 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, a tyre cords visible or damaged and tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements. The top issue, a tyre seriously damaged, caused 31 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 | 31 |
| a tyre cords visible or damaged | 19 |
| tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements | 19 |
| windscreen or window damaged or seriously discoloured but not adversely affecting driver's view | 10 |
| a transmission shaft constant velocity joint boot missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc | 10 |
| wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen | 7 |
| stop lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning | 5 |
| a suspension component fractured or likely to fail | 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 | 4 |
| a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm | 3 |
By registration year
| Year | Pass rate | Top failures |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 93.8% | a tyre seriously damaged, tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements |
| 2020 | 93.4% | a tyre cords visible or damaged, tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements |
Typical mileage
Half of all Xc40 R-Design T5 Recharge Autos tested had between 22,841 and 44,099 miles on the clock. Relatively low mileage overall. Many are still fairly young.
At 31,712 median miles, the Xc40 R-Design T5 Recharge Auto has 0.02 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 T5 Recharge Auto MOT pass rate?
The Volvo Xc40 R-Design T5 Recharge Auto has a 93.5% MOT pass rate based on 2,061 real MOT tests. This is above the national average.
What are common MOT failures on a Volvo Xc40 R-Design T5 Recharge Auto?
The most common MOT failure on the Volvo Xc40 R-Design T5 Recharge Auto is a tyre seriously damaged, which caused 31 failures. Other common issues include a tyre cords visible or damaged.
What is the typical mileage of a Volvo Xc40 R-Design T5 Recharge Auto at MOT?
The median mileage at MOT for a Volvo Xc40 R-Design T5 Recharge Auto is 31,712 miles. The middle 50% of vehicles tested have between 22,841 and 44,099 miles.
Buying a used Xc40 R-Design T5 Recharge 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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