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Volvo XC40 R-Design T5 Recharge Auto reliability
MOT pass rates & common faults·2,096 DVSA tests·2024
Across 2,096 real DVSA MOT tests in 2024, 93% of Volvo XC40 R-Design T5 Recharge Auto 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 brakes and lights & electrics.
93%
Strong for its agepass first time (4 to 7 years)
Strong for its age · beats 92% of peers
+8.2 pts
MOT pass rate by age
Up to 3 years
1,018 tests · fleet 89%
94%
4 to 7 years
1,078 tests · fleet 85%
93%
Where the XC40 R-Design T5 Recharge Auto fails
Suspension99
Brakes100
Body & structure99
Steering100
Tyres98
Lights & electrics99
Holds up better on brakes, lights & electrics, visibility.
Share of 4 to 7 years Volvo XC40 R-Design T5 Recharge Auto MOTs with no fault in each area; the marker shows the fleet average. OGL v3.0.
Common questions
Is the Volvo XC40 R-Design T5 Recharge Auto reliable?
On 2024 MOT data the Volvo XC40 R-Design T5 Recharge Auto holds up well for its age: 93% of examples aged 4 to 7 years pass first time, against a 85% fleet average. That puts it ahead of 92% of similar-age models.
What is the MOT pass rate for a Volvo XC40 R-Design T5 Recharge Auto?
First-time MOT pass rates for the Volvo XC40 R-Design T5 Recharge Auto in 2024: up to 3 years, 94%; and 4 to 7 years, 93%. 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 R-Design T5 Recharge Auto MOT?
No single area stands out as a recurring weakness for the Volvo XC40 R-Design T5 Recharge Auto versus other cars of the same age. Its MOT failures are spread across the usual wear items (tyres, brakes, lamps).
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