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MOT reliability

Volvo Xc40 first edition p8 awd

549 vehicles · 1,712 completed MOT tests analysed
86%
MOT pass rate

Based on 549 Volvo Xc40 first edition p8 awd vehicles and 1,712 completed MOT tests, the Volvo Xc40 first edition p8 awd has an overall 86% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 39,617 miles.

549
Vehicles
1,712
MOT tests
8,628
Avg miles / year
0.8
Faults per test
8%
Dangerous-fault share

Volvo Xc40 first edition p8 awd problem areas

Where faults occur most across all Volvo Xc40 first edition p8 awd MOT tests:

  • Tyres, wheels & suspension66%
  • Other12%
  • Brakes7%
  • Body & structure7%
  • Visibility6%
  • Lamps & electrical2%
  • Identification & plates1%
  • Seatbelts & equipment0%

Volvo Xc40 first edition p8 awd pass rate by age

How the Volvo Xc40 first edition p8 awd's MOT pass rate changes as it ages (buckets with 20+ tests).

Age (years)TestsPass rate
22781%
362289%
464986%
541484%

Fuel types: Electric (549)

Most common Volvo Xc40 first edition p8 awd MOT faults

These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Volvo Xc40 first edition p8 awd MOT tests:

  1. Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i)) (43 times)
  2. Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)) (41 times)
  3. Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)) (37 times)
  4. Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt (34 times)
  5. Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)) (33 times)
  6. Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i)) (32 times)
  7. Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i)) (31 times)
  8. Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii)) (31 times)
  9. Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) (30 times)
  10. Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)) (26 times)
  11. Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) (24 times)
  12. Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii)) (21 times)
  13. Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt (19 times)
  14. Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) (19 times)
  15. Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i)) (18 times)

Volvo Xc40 first edition p8 awd pass rate by registration year

YearVehiclesTestsPass rateAvg mileage
2022 1 2 100% 34,708
2021 542 1,710 86% 39,626

Volvo Xc40 first edition p8 awd reliability FAQ

Across 549 Volvo Xc40 first edition p8 awd vehicles in our MOT data, 86% pass the MOT (a 14% failure rate), with about 0.8 faults or advisories recorded per test.

The most frequently recorded Volvo Xc40 first edition p8 awd MOT issues are: Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i)); Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)); Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)).

The typical Volvo Xc40 first edition p8 awd in our data has covered around 39,617 miles.

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