Volvo XC40 reliability
MOT pass rates & common faults · 92,659 real 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.
MOT pass rate by age
Where the XC40 tends to fail
Share of Volvo XC40 cars aged 4 to 7 years with no fault in each area (higher is better). The tick is the fleet average for the same age.
Holds up better than average on steering, road wheels, body & structure.
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).