RegVerdict Model Intelligence
Volvo XC40 reliability
MOT pass rates & common faults·92,659 DVSA tests·2024
Across 92,659 real DVSA MOT tests in 2024, 91% of Volvo XC40 cars aged 4 to 7 years pass their MOT first time, ahead of the 85% average for all cars of that age. It holds up especially well on steering and road wheels.
91%
Strong for its agepass first time (4 to 7 years)
Strong for its age · beats 74% of peers
+5.4 pts
MOT pass rate by age
Up to 3 years
24,004 tests · fleet 89%
91%
4 to 7 years
68,655 tests · fleet 85%
91%
Where the XC40 fails
Suspension100
Brakes98
Body & structure100
Steering100
Tyres98
Lights & electrics99
Holds up better on steering, road wheels, body & structure.
Share of 4 to 7 years Volvo XC40 MOTs with no fault in each area; the marker shows the fleet average. OGL v3.0.
Common questions
Is the Volvo XC40 reliable?
On 2024 MOT data the Volvo XC40 holds up well for its age: 91% of examples aged 4 to 7 years pass first time, against a 85% fleet average. That puts it ahead of 74% of similar-age models.
What is the MOT pass rate for a Volvo XC40?
First-time MOT pass rates for the Volvo XC40 in 2024: up to 3 years, 91%; and 4 to 7 years, 91%. Pass rates fall with age across the whole fleet, so compare each figure with cars of the same age, not with a new car.
What commonly fails on a Volvo XC40 MOT?
No single area stands out as a recurring weakness for the Volvo XC40 versus other cars of the same age. Its MOT failures are spread across the usual wear items (tyres, brakes, lamps).
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