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MOT reliability

Volvo Xc40 core b3 mhev auto

6,340 vehicles · 1,291 completed MOT tests analysed
95%
MOT pass rate

Based on 6,340 Volvo Xc40 core b3 mhev auto vehicles and 1,291 completed MOT tests, the Volvo Xc40 core b3 mhev auto has an overall 95% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 25,930 miles.

6,340
Vehicles
1,291
MOT tests
8,277
Avg miles / year
0.4
Faults per test
4%
Dangerous-fault share

Volvo Xc40 core b3 mhev auto problem areas

Where faults occur most across all Volvo Xc40 core b3 mhev auto MOT tests:

  • Tyres, wheels & suspension71%
  • Brakes12%
  • Other10%
  • Visibility9%
  • Lamps & electrical4%
  • Seatbelts & equipment2%
  • Identification & plates0%
  • Emissions & nuisance0%

Volvo Xc40 core b3 mhev auto pass rate by age

How the Volvo Xc40 core b3 mhev auto's MOT pass rate changes as it ages (buckets with 20+ tests).

Age (years)TestsPass rate
12100%
27399%
31,12995%
48797%

Fuel types: Hybrid Electric (Clean) (6,338), Petrol (2)

Most common Volvo Xc40 core b3 mhev auto MOT faults

These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Volvo Xc40 core b3 mhev auto MOT tests:

  1. Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)) (85 times)
  2. Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)) (75 times)
  3. Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) (15 times)
  4. Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i)) (10 times)
  5. Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)) (9 times)
  6. Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i)) (8 times)
  7. Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i)) (8 times)
  8. Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) (7 times)
  9. Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)) (7 times)
  10. Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) (6 times)
  11. Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i)) (6 times)
  12. Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e)) (6 times)
  13. Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) (5 times)
  14. Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) (5 times)
  15. Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt (5 times)

Volvo Xc40 core b3 mhev auto pass rate by registration year

YearVehiclesTestsPass rateAvg mileage
2024 2 2 100% 9,040
2023 641 678 96% 25,635
2022 512 612 95% 26,367

Volvo Xc40 core b3 mhev auto reliability FAQ

Across 6,340 Volvo Xc40 core b3 mhev auto vehicles in our MOT data, 95% pass the MOT (a 5% failure rate), with about 0.4 faults or advisories recorded per test.

The most frequently recorded Volvo Xc40 core b3 mhev auto MOT issues are: Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)); Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)); Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii)).

The typical Volvo Xc40 core b3 mhev auto in our data has covered around 25,930 miles.

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