Volvo Xc40 Rdesign Pro B4 Mhev Awd A
From 1,080 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 brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm and tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements. The top issue, a tyre seriously damaged, caused 45 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 | 45 |
| a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm | 9 |
| tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements | 5 |
| parking brake efficiency below minimum requirement | 4 |
| service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value | 4 |
| lambda coefficient outside the default limits or the range specified by the manufacturer | 1 |
| reflector defective or damaged by more than 50% of the reflecting surface | 1 |
| windscreen washers not working or not providing sufficient fluid to clear the windscreen | 1 |
| 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 |
| bumper insecure or with damage likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted | 1 |
By registration year
| Year | Pass rate | Top failures |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 94.7% | a tyre seriously damaged, lambda coefficient outside the default limits or the range specified by the manufacturer |
| 2020 | 92% | a tyre seriously damaged, a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm |
Typical mileage
Half of all Xc40 Rdesign Pro B4 Mhev Awd As tested had between 19,389 and 28,653 miles on the clock. Relatively low mileage overall. Many are still fairly young.
At 23,401 median miles, the Xc40 Rdesign Pro B4 Mhev Awd A has 0.027 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 Rdesign Pro B4 Mhev Awd A MOT pass rate?
The Volvo Xc40 Rdesign Pro B4 Mhev Awd A has a 93.7% MOT pass rate based on 1,080 real MOT tests. This is above the national average.
What are common MOT failures on a Volvo Xc40 Rdesign Pro B4 Mhev Awd A?
The most common MOT failure on the Volvo Xc40 Rdesign Pro B4 Mhev Awd A is a tyre seriously damaged, which caused 45 failures. Other common issues include a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm.
What is the typical mileage of a Volvo Xc40 Rdesign Pro B4 Mhev Awd A at MOT?
The median mileage at MOT for a Volvo Xc40 Rdesign Pro B4 Mhev Awd A is 23,401 miles. The middle 50% of vehicles tested have between 19,389 and 28,653 miles.
Buying a used Xc40 Rdesign Pro B4 Mhev Awd A?
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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