VOLVO XC40 MOT Pass Rate
91.6% of 23,643 VOLVO XC40 MOT tests pass.
The XC40 passes its MOT 91.6% of the time — well above the average across all VOLVO models, which sits at 79.9%.
The VOLVO XC40 passes its MOT 91.6% of the time — well above the national average for cars, which sits at 78.3%.
Pass rate by vehicle age
Pass rate eases gradually with age, from 93.7% at 0–3 years to 88.7% at 6–10 years.
| Vehicle age | Pass rate | Tests | Average mileage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0–3 years | 93.7% | 1,764 | 24,632 miles |
| 3–6 years | 91.6% | 20,658 | 36,746 miles |
| 6–10 years | 88.7% | 1,221 | 53,682 miles |
| 10–15 years | no tests recorded | 0 | no reading |
| 15+ years | no tests recorded | 0 | no reading |
Common MOT failure reasons for the VOLVO XC40
The most common reason the VOLVO XC40 fails its MOT is brakes — present in 44.7% of failed tests, most often logged as "less than 1.5 mm thick".
| Category | Share of failed tests | Example |
|---|---|---|
| Brakes | 44.7% | less than 1.5 mm thick |
| Tyres | 38.3% | tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm |
| Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment | 10.1% | too high |
| Visibility | 9.7% | does not clear the windscreen effectively |
| Suspension | 5.3% | fractured |
| Noise, emissions and leaks | 4.5% | inoperative or indicates a malfunction |
| Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems | 2.0% | warning lamp indicates a fault |
| Body, chassis, structure | 1.8% | constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |
| Identification of the vehicle | 1.2% | does not conform to the specified requirements |
| Road Wheels | 0.2% | fixing missing |
Related VOLVO models
- VOLVO V40 — 77.6% pass rate
- VOLVO XC60 — 83.2% pass rate
- VOLVO XC90 — 77.2% pass rate
- VOLVO V70 — 70.2% pass rate
- VOLVO V60 — 79.7% pass rate
- VOLVO V50 — 61.8% pass rate