Volvo Xc40 Rdesign Pro T5 Recharge A
From 3,064 MOT tests. Above average for its class.
Common MOT failure categories
Pass rate by registration year
Older Xc40 Rdesign Pro T5 Recharge As fare better: 2021 models pass at 90% vs 92.7% for 2020.
What goes wrong?
The most common MOT failure reasons are a tyre seriously damaged, tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements and a tyre cords visible or damaged. The top issue, a tyre seriously damaged, caused 111 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 | 111 |
| tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements | 30 |
| a tyre cords visible or damaged | 29 |
| wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen | 25 |
| number plate does not conform to the specified requirements | 8 |
| a transmission shaft constant velocity joint boot missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc | 8 |
| a wheel with a loose or missing wheel nut, bolt or stud | 8 |
| a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm | 6 |
| windscreen or window damaged or seriously discoloured but not adversely affecting driver's view | 5 |
| 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 | 4 |
By registration year
| Year | Pass rate | Top failures |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 90% | a tyre seriously damaged, a tyre cords visible or damaged |
| 2020 | 92.7% | a tyre seriously damaged, tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements |
Typical mileage
Half of all Xc40 Rdesign Pro T5 Recharge As tested had between 22,348 and 43,731 miles on the clock. Relatively low mileage overall. Many are still fairly young.
At 30,300 median miles, the Xc40 Rdesign Pro T5 Recharge A has 0.03 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 T5 Recharge A MOT pass rate?
The Volvo Xc40 Rdesign Pro T5 Recharge A has a 90.9% MOT pass rate based on 3,064 real MOT tests. This is above the national average.
What are common MOT failures on a Volvo Xc40 Rdesign Pro T5 Recharge A?
The most common MOT failure on the Volvo Xc40 Rdesign Pro T5 Recharge A is a tyre seriously damaged, which caused 111 failures. Other common issues include tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements.
What is the typical mileage of a Volvo Xc40 Rdesign Pro T5 Recharge A at MOT?
The median mileage at MOT for a Volvo Xc40 Rdesign Pro T5 Recharge A is 30,300 miles. The middle 50% of vehicles tested have between 22,348 and 43,731 miles.
Buying a used Xc40 Rdesign Pro T5 Recharge 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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