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Volvo XC40 MOT pass rate and common problems

91.7% of Volvo XC40s passed the 2024 MOT (72,342 first tests): 90.2% at the first attempt and 1.5% after a fix at the test centre (PRS). About 1 in 10 failed the first attempt. For its age, it fails 28% less often than normal: MOT Risk Index 71.7 (95% CI 70.1–73.3; 100 = normal).

Volvo XC40 at a glance, 2024 MOT
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
MOT pass rate91.7%incl. 1.5% fixed at the test centre202472342
Passed at the first attempt90.2%all first tests202472342
MOT Risk Index (95% CI 70.1–73.3)71.7index100 = normal for its age · rank 188 of 761 (1 = fails least for its age)202472342
Biggest excess: Brakes4.2per 1002.8 same-age2019–2024149372
Dangerous defects6.4per 10011.2 UK, not age-adjusted2019–2024149372
Advisory items62.0per 100127.1 UK, not age-adjusted2019–2024149372
strip · Volvo XC40 · MOT Risk Index · 71.7 vs 100 = normal · 2024
MOT Risk Index · Volvo XC40. 0–240; 100 = normal for its age; median model 92.8 · rank 188 of 761 (1 = fails least for its age). It would rank between 183 and 203 anywhere within its 95% interval, other models held where they are. DVSA, 2024.
Volvo XC40 index position among 761 models
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Rank188of 761published models, 1 = fails least for its age202472342
Best rank within its 95% interval183rankother models held where they are202472342
Worst rank within its 95% interval203rankother models held where they are202472342

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Data release dvsa-2024-v2 (24 Sep 2026) · full dataset (v5). This model's index changed from 74.0 to 71.7 in the 24 September 2026 release, after duplicate test records were removed.

What actually fails on a Volvo XC40 MOT, and how often?

Volvo XC40 MOTs fail most often on tyres: 5.2 per 100 tests, against 6.1 for UK cars of the same age (2019–2024, n = 149,372).

bar · Volvo XC40 · Tyres · 5.2 vs 6.1 · 2019–2024
DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Volvo XC40: the numbers behind this answer (2019–2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Tyres5.2per 1006.12019–20247704
Brakes4.2per 1002.82019–20246343
Visibility3.7per 1004.82019–20245454
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment0.8per 1002.52019–20241126
Body, chassis, structure0.5per 1000.42019–2024761
Suspension0.4per 1001.32019–2024633

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2019–2024 · n = 149,372 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

Tyres, brakes and suspension: how does the Volvo XC40 compare with cars of the same age?

The biggest excess for the Volvo XC40 is brakes at age 5: 4.5 failures per 100 tests, against 3.1 for same-age cars of comparable models (2019–2024, n = 21,749).

bullet · Volvo XC40 · Tyres, age 3 · 4.0 vs 4.2 · 2019–2024
Tyres, age 3: 4.0 vs 4.2. Brakes, age 3: 2.6 vs 1.8. Suspension, age 3: 0.3 vs 0.6. Tyres, age 4: 3.6 vs 4.5. Brakes, age 4: 3.4 vs 2.4. Suspension, age 4: 0.5 vs 1.2. Tyres, age 5: 3.9 vs 5.1. Brakes, age 5: 4.5 vs 3.1. DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Volvo XC40: the numbers behind this answer (2019–2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Tyres, age 34.0per 1004.22019–202472086
Brakes, age 32.6per 1001.82019–202472086
Suspension, age 30.3per 1000.62019–202472086
Tyres, age 43.6per 1004.52019–202446429
Brakes, age 43.4per 1002.42019–202446429
Suspension, age 40.5per 1001.22019–202446429
Tyres, age 53.9per 1005.12019–202421749
Brakes, age 54.5per 1003.12019–202421749
Full table
Further values · 2019–2024
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Suspension, age 50.7per 1002.22019–202421749
Tyres, age 64.7per 1005.52019–20246646
Brakes, age 64.7per 1003.82019–20246646
Suspension, age 60.6per 1003.72019–20246646

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2019–2024 · n = 72,342 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

Will my Volvo XC40's advisory become a fail at the next MOT?

Volvo XC40 advisories turn into fails less often than on the median model; the one to watch is brakes: advisories on it became a fail at the next MOT 7.2% of the time.

funnel · Volvo XC40 · Brakes · 7.2 vs median model · 2019–2024
Advisories on brakes: 7.2 of 100 became a fail on the same item at the next MOT. DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Volvo XC40: the numbers behind this answer (2019–2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Brakes7.2% next failmedian model2019–202410616
Tyres5.7% next failmedian model2019–202413880
Non-component advisories0% next failmedian model2019–20244175

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2019–2024 · n = 72,342 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

My Volvo XC40 got an MOT advisory: what gets flagged most?

Volvo XC40 MOTs flag tyres most: 32.7 advisories per 100 tests, against 39.7 across UK tests (2019–2024, n = 149,372).

bar · Volvo XC40 · Tyres · 32.7 vs 39.7 · 2019–2024
DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Volvo XC40: the numbers behind this answer (2019–2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Tyres32.7per 10039.72019–202448808
Brakes21.7per 10034.72019–202432419
Non-component advisories6.3per 1007.82019–20249362
Identification of the vehicle0.4per 1002.52019–2024569
Suspension0.4per 10026.22019–2024525
Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems0.2per 1000.82019–2024347

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2019–2024 · n = 149,372 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

What is likely to fail next on a Volvo XC40?

For Volvo XC40s aged under 3 whose last MOT was a pass, the item most likely to fail at the next MOT is tyres: 2.8% failed on it (2019–2024, n = 27,839).

bar · Volvo XC40 · Tyres, under 3 years old, after a pass · 2.8 vs baseline · 2019–2024
DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Volvo XC40: the numbers behind this answer (2019–2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Tyres, under 3 years old, after a pass2.8% next fail2019–202427839
Visibility, under 3 years old, after a pass2.7% next fail2019–202427839
Brakes, under 3 years old, after a pass2.5% next fail2019–202427839
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment, under 3 years old, after a pass0.6% next fail2019–202427839
Suspension, under 3 years old, after a pass0.4% next fail2019–202427839
Body, chassis, structure, under 3 years old, after a pass0.4% next fail2019–202427839
Noise, emissions and leaks, under 3 years old, after a pass0.2% next fail2019–202427839
Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems, under 3 years old, after a pass0.1% next fail2019–202427839
Full table
Further values · 2019–2024
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Identification of the vehicle, under 3 years old, after a pass0.1% next fail2019–202427839
Steering, under 3 years old, after a pass0.0% next fail2019–202427839
Road wheels, under 3 years old, after a pass0.0% next fail2019–202427839
Tyres, under 3 years old, after an advisory4.5% next fail2019–20249491
Brakes, under 3 years old, after an advisory4.4% next fail2019–20249491
Visibility, under 3 years old, after an advisory3.7% next fail2019–20249491
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment, under 3 years old, after an advisory0.7% next fail2019–20249491
Body, chassis, structure, under 3 years old, after an advisory0.6% next fail2019–20249491
Suspension, under 3 years old, after an advisory0.5% next fail2019–20249491
Noise, emissions and leaks, under 3 years old, after an advisory0.3% next fail2019–20249491
Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems, under 3 years old, after an advisory0.2% next fail2019–20249491
Identification of the vehicle, under 3 years old, after an advisory0.1% next fail2019–20249491
Tyres, under 3 years old, after a fail5.0% next fail2019–20243977
Visibility, under 3 years old, after a fail4.3% next fail2019–20243977
Brakes, under 3 years old, after a fail4.2% next fail2019–20243977
Suspension, under 3 years old, after a fail0.9% next fail2019–20243977
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment, under 3 years old, after a fail0.8% next fail2019–20243977
Body, chassis, structure, under 3 years old, after a fail0.6% next fail2019–20243977
Noise, emissions and leaks, under 3 years old, after a fail0.3% next fail2019–20243977
Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems, under 3 years old, after a fail0.2% next fail2019–20243977
Identification of the vehicle, under 3 years old, after a fail0.1% next fail2019–20243977
Brakes, 3 to 5 years old, after a pass3.4% next fail2019–202423975
Tyres, 3 to 5 years old, after a pass3.3% next fail2019–202423975
Visibility, 3 to 5 years old, after a pass2.7% next fail2019–202423975
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment, 3 to 5 years old, after a pass0.7% next fail2019–202423975
Suspension, 3 to 5 years old, after a pass0.6% next fail2019–202423975
Body, chassis, structure, 3 to 5 years old, after a pass0.4% next fail2019–202423975
Noise, emissions and leaks, 3 to 5 years old, after a pass0.4% next fail2019–202423975
Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems, 3 to 5 years old, after a pass0.1% next fail2019–202423975
Identification of the vehicle, 3 to 5 years old, after a pass0.1% next fail2019–202423975
Steering, 3 to 5 years old, after a pass0.1% next fail2019–202423975
Road wheels, 3 to 5 years old, after a pass0.0% next fail2019–202423975
Brakes, 3 to 5 years old, after an advisory6.3% next fail2019–20249732
Tyres, 3 to 5 years old, after an advisory5.0% next fail2019–20249732
Visibility, 3 to 5 years old, after an advisory3.6% next fail2019–20249732
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment, 3 to 5 years old, after an advisory0.9% next fail2019–20249732
Noise, emissions and leaks, 3 to 5 years old, after an advisory0.7% next fail2019–20249732
Body, chassis, structure, 3 to 5 years old, after an advisory0.6% next fail2019–20249732
Suspension, 3 to 5 years old, after an advisory0.6% next fail2019–20249732
Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems, 3 to 5 years old, after an advisory0.1% next fail2019–20249732
Identification of the vehicle, 3 to 5 years old, after an advisory0.1% next fail2019–20249732
Brakes, 3 to 5 years old, after a fail5.8% next fail2019–20243923
Tyres, 3 to 5 years old, after a fail5.2% next fail2019–20243923
Visibility, 3 to 5 years old, after a fail4.4% next fail2019–20243923
Noise, emissions and leaks, 3 to 5 years old, after a fail1.4% next fail2019–20243923
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment, 3 to 5 years old, after a fail1.1% next fail2019–20243923
Body, chassis, structure, 3 to 5 years old, after a fail0.9% next fail2019–20243923
Suspension, 3 to 5 years old, after a fail0.8% next fail2019–20243923
Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems, 3 to 5 years old, after a fail0.3% next fail2019–20243923
Road wheels, 3 to 5 years old, after a fail0.2% next fail2019–20243923
Identification of the vehicle, 3 to 5 years old, after a fail0.1% next fail2019–20243923

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2019–2024 · n = 72,342 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

How often does a Volvo XC40 get a dangerous MOT defect?

The Volvo XC40 gets a dangerous defect less often than the UK average: 6.4 per 100 first tests against 11.2 across the UK. In the same tests, 5.5 major and 3.5 minor defects were recorded per 100 tests (one test can record several).

bullet · Volvo XC40 · Dangerous defects · 6.4 vs 11.2 · 2019–2024
Dangerous defects: 6.4 vs 11.2. DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Volvo XC40: the numbers behind this answer (2019–2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Dangerous defects6.4per 10011.22019–2024149372

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2019–2024 · n = 149,372 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id; severity not recorded for some 2018–2021 tests · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

Will my Volvo XC40 still pass its MOT in a few years?

First-time MOT failures for the Volvo XC40 go from 9.1% at age 3 to 12.4% at age 6, against 17.5% for all cars aged 6 (2024, n = 72,342).

line · Volvo XC40 · Age 3 · 9.1 vs 12.4 · 2024
Age 3: 9.1. Age 6: 12.4. DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Volvo XC40: the numbers behind this answer (2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Age 39.1% failed first time12.4202425442
Age 48.9% failed first time13.1202424525
Age 511.4% failed first time15.1202415125
Age 612.4% failed first time17.520246637

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2024 · n = 72,342 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

How does the Volvo XC40 compare with cars of its own age and size?

At every age shown, Volvo XC40s fail first time no more often than comparable models of the same size class; the biggest difference is at age 6, where they fail less often: 12.4% against 17.3% (2024, n = 6,646).

line · Volvo XC40 · Age 3 · 9.6 vs 11.7 · 2024
Age 3: 9.6. Age 6: 12.4. DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Volvo XC40: the numbers behind this answer (2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Age 39.6% fail11.7202472086
Age 49.4% fail13.3202446429
Age 510.9% fail15.1202421749
Age 612.4% fail17.320246646

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2024 · n = 72,342 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

Which Volvo XC40 years should I avoid?

The Volvo XC40 build year that fails most for its age is 2019: index 109.8 (95% CI 106.7–112.9) against the model's own age norm of 100 (2019–2024, n = 45,698).

bar · Volvo XC40 · Build year 2018 · 101.4 vs 100 = normal · 2019–2024
DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Volvo XC40: the numbers behind this answer (2019–2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Build year 2018101.4index vs own age100 = normal2019–202426548
Build year 2019 (worse for its age)109.8index vs own age100 = normal2019–202445698
Build year 2020100.2index vs own age100 = normal2019–202449189

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2019–2024 · n = 72,342 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

How much does it cost to fix a Volvo XC40 MOT fail?

Expected repair cost per Volvo XC40 MOT: about £13 (up to about £24 if more expensive parts are needed), from the chance of failing each item and its most common UK repair price (catalogue estimate, n = 72,342).

Computed, not measured.

bar · Volvo XC40 · Expected repair bill · 12.8 vs modal price catalogue · price catalogue
DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Volvo XC40: the numbers behind this answer (price catalogue)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Expected repair bill12.8GBP estimatemodal price catalogueprice catalogue72342
Estimated range lower12.8GBP estimatemodal price catalogueprice catalogue72342
Estimated range upper24.4GBP estimatemodal price catalogueprice catalogue72342
Brakes: Front brake pads (parts + labour, typical hatchback)6.3GBP expected contribution150price catalogue72342
Tyres: Tyre (single mid-range 16" fitted)4.7GBP expected contribution90price catalogue72342
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment: Battery replacement (standard 12V lead-acid)1.1GBP expected contribution140price catalogue72342
Suspension: Suspension coil spring (single corner)0.7GBP expected contribution180price catalogue72342

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: price catalogue · n = 72,342 (initial tests) · Method: computed estimate, not measured · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

Is the Volvo XC40 more reliable than similar cars?

Of 8 similar models, 1 fail less often for their age than the Volvo XC40 and 7 as often or more. The Volvo XC40 has an MOT Risk Index of 71.7, where 100 = normal for its age (2024, n = 72,342).

bar · Volvo XC40 · Volvo XC40 (this model) · 71.7 vs 100 = normal · 2024
DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Volvo XC40: the numbers behind this answer (2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Volvo XC40 (this model)71.7index100 = normal202472342
Mazda MX-574index71.7202492610
Audi A671.9index71.72024126603
Audi Q569.9index71.72024110716
Volvo XC6083.4index71.72024113027
Audi TT73.4index71.72024113561
BMW X175.1index71.72024107276
Audi Q375index71.72024130906
Full table
Further values · 2024
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Land Rover Range Rover Evoque75.5index71.72024164629

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2024 · n = 72,342 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

How many miles does a Volvo XC40 normally do?

At age 5, the median Volvo XC40 had covered 37,606 miles by its MOT; the middle half ranged from 27,288 to 50,337 miles (2024, n = 15,125).

line · Volvo XC40 · Age 3 median · 25156 vs baseline · 2024
Age 3 median: 25156. Age 6 P75: 57726. DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Volvo XC40: the numbers behind this answer (2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Age 3 median25156miles202425442
Age 3 P2517994miles202425442
Age 3 P7533913miles202425442
Age 4 median30209miles202424525
Age 4 P2521873miles202424525
Age 4 P7540497miles202424525
Age 5 median37606miles202415125
Age 5 P2527288miles202415125
Full table
Further values · 2024
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Age 5 P7550337miles202415125
Age 6 median44837miles20246637
Age 6 P2533437miles20246637
Age 6 P7557726miles20246637

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2024 · n = 72,342 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

Does high mileage mean more Volvo XC40 MOT failures at the same age?

At ages 3–5, 8.3% of Volvo XC40s with under 40,000 miles failed first time, against 17.9% of those with 100,000 to 140,000 miles (2024, n = 48,457). Inside this age group, higher mileage goes with more failures.

bar · Volvo XC40 · Age 3–5, <40k miles · 8.3 vs baseline · 2024
DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Volvo XC40: the numbers behind this answer (2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Age 3–5, <40k miles8.3% failed first time202448105
Age 3–5, 40-70k miles12.7% failed first time202414661
Age 3–5, 70-100k miles14.8% failed first time20241936
Age 3–5, 100-140k miles (rough estimate: 352 tests, 95% interval 14.2–22.2%)17.9% failed first time2024352
Age 6–9, <40k miles9.7% failed first time20242597
Age 6–9, 40-70k miles13.3% failed first time20243284
Age 6–9, 70-100k miles16.3% failed first time2024661
Age 6–9, 100-140k miles (rough estimate: 97 tests, 95% interval 15.5–32%)22.7% failed first time202497

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2024 · n = 72,342 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

How many miles does a Volvo XC40 last?

0.5% of Volvo XC40s tested had reached 100,000 miles, and 0.0% had reached 150,000 (2024, n = 734).

line · Volvo XC40 · 100,000 miles · 0.5 vs baseline · 2024
100,000 miles: 0.5. 200,000 miles (rou: 0.0. DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Volvo XC40: the numbers behind this answer (2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
100,000 miles0.5% of tested cars2024734
150,000 miles (rough estimate: 28 tests, 95% interval 0.0–0.0%)0.0% of tested cars202428
200,000 miles (rough estimate: 10 tests, 95% interval 0.0–0.0%)0.0% of tested cars202410

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2024 · n = 72,342 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

Is the Volvo XC40 driven more or less than average, and does that change the picture?

Matched on annual mileage as well as age, the Volvo XC40 index is 70.5, against 70.4 on age alone (2019–2024, n = 72,342).

slope · Volvo XC40 · Age and mileage adjusted index · 70.5 vs 70.4 · 2019–2024
Age and mileage adjusted index: 70.4 vs 70.5. DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Volvo XC40: the numbers behind this answer (2019–2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Age and mileage adjusted index70.5index70.42019–202472342

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2019–2024 · n = 72,342 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

Which Volvo XC40 fuel fails its MOT less?

There is no real difference between petrol and hybrid Volvo XC40s before allowing for age: 10.2% against 7.9% fail first time.

bar · Volvo XC40 · Electric · 11.5 vs other fuels · 2024
DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Volvo XC40: the numbers behind this answer (2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Electric11.5% fail first timeother fuels20241741
Petrol10.2% fail first timeother fuels202437551
Hybrid7.9% fail first timeother fuels202421628
Diesel11.7% fail first timeother fuels202411422

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2024 · n = 72,342 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

Which Volvo XC40 engine is best?

For its age, the best Volvo XC40 engine is the petrol 1.8–2.0 litre at index 94.2, and the worst the diesel 1.8–2.0 litre at 107.4, where 100 = the model's own average (2024, n = 72,342).

bar · Volvo XC40 · Petrol 1.8–2.0 litre · 94.2 vs 100 = model average · 2024
DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Volvo XC40: the numbers behind this answer (2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Petrol 1.8–2.0 litre94.2index vs model norm100 = model average202436720
Petrol 1.2–1.5 litre98.9index vs model norm100 = model average202445444
Diesel 1.8–2.0 litre107.4index vs model norm100 = model average202435162

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2024 · n = 72,342 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

Where in Britain does the Volvo XC40 fail its MOT most?

First-time failure rates for the Volvo XC40 range from 3.5% to 18.1% by area, before allowing for age: a narrower spread than for the typical model.

map · Volvo XC40 · Northampton (NN) · 18.1 vs 9.8 · 2024
Scotland. N. England. Wales. London. S. West. % failing. 6%. 15%. DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Volvo XC40: the numbers behind this answer (2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Northampton (NN)18.1% fail first time9.820242120
Tonbridge (TN)15.8% fail first time9.820241876
Warrington (WA)15.3% fail first time9.820242343
Bolton (BL)3.5% fail first time9.820241506
Oxford (OX)5.2% fail first time9.820242025
Derby (DE)5.3% fail first time9.820241624
Hull (HU)15.0% fail first time9.820241464
Edinburgh (EH)14.9% fail first time9.820242549
Full table
Further values · 2024
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Bath (BA)14.7% fail first time9.820241088
Taunton (TA)14.2% fail first time9.82024901
Motherwell (ML) (rough estimate: 417 tests, 95% interval 11.1–17.8%)14.2% fail first time9.82024417
Brighton (BN)13.9% fail first time9.820241844
Norwich (NR)13.9% fail first time9.820241744
Shrewsbury (SY)13.7% fail first time9.820241273
Guildford (GU)13.5% fail first time9.820242084
Harrow (HA) (rough estimate: 402 tests, 95% interval 9.8–16.3%)12.7% fail first time9.82024402
Exeter (EX)12.7% fail first time9.820242105
Ilford (IG) (rough estimate: 389 tests, 95% interval 9.7–16.3%)12.6% fail first time9.82024389
York (YO)12.6% fail first time9.820243044
Bournemouth (BH)12.5% fail first time9.820241611
Kirkcaldy (KY) (rough estimate: 360 tests, 95% interval 9.5–16.3%)12.5% fail first time9.82024360
Salisbury (SP) (rough estimate: 255 tests, 95% interval 8.4–16.3%)11.8% fail first time9.82024255
Southampton (SO)11.7% fail first time9.820242236
Enfield (EN) (rough estimate: 412 tests, 95% interval 8.9–15.1%)11.7% fail first time9.82024412
Telford (TF) (rough estimate: 207 tests, 95% interval 7.9–16.7%)11.6% fail first time9.82024207
London W (W)11.5% fail first time9.820241530
Harrogate (HG)11.4% fail first time9.820241068
Manchester (M)11.3% fail first time9.82024687
Birmingham (B)11.2% fail first time9.820243327
Wolverhampton (WV)11.2% fail first time9.820241094
Durham (DH) (rough estimate: 312 tests, 95% interval 8.2–15.2%)11.2% fail first time9.82024312
Leeds (LS)11.1% fail first time9.820241669
Liverpool (L)11.1% fail first time9.82024722
Chester (CH)10.9% fail first time9.820242242
Hereford (HR)10.9% fail first time9.82024669
Milton Keynes (MK)10.9% fail first time9.820242087
London SE (SE)10.7% fail first time9.820241192
Ipswich (IP)10.6% fail first time9.820241815
Cleveland (TS)10.6% fail first time9.820241612
Carlisle (CA)10.6% fail first time9.820241307
Oldham (OL) (rough estimate: 374 tests, 95% interval 7.7–13.9%)10.4% fail first time9.82024374
Canterbury (CT)10.4% fail first time9.820241355
Peterborough (PE)10.4% fail first time9.820242501
Chelmsford (CM)10.4% fail first time9.820242394
Stevenage (SG)10.4% fail first time9.82024598
Lancaster (LA)10.4% fail first time9.82024888
Huddersfield (HD)10.3% fail first time9.820241256
Truro (TR)10.3% fail first time9.820241098
Bromley (BR)10.3% fail first time9.82024923
Luton (LU) (rough estimate: 499 tests, 95% interval 7.9–13.2%)10.2% fail first time9.82024499
London N (N)10.2% fail first time9.82024795
St Albans (AL)10.1% fail first time9.820241111
Cardiff (CF)10.0% fail first time9.820241729
Newport (NP)10% fail first time9.820241120
Dorchester (DT) (rough estimate: 150 tests, 95% interval 6.2–15.8%)10% fail first time9.82024150
London SW (SW)10.0% fail first time9.82024622
Stockport (SK)9.9% fail first time9.820242141
London NW (NW)9.8% fail first time9.820242046
Lincoln (LN)9.8% fail first time9.820241080
Croydon (CR)9.8% fail first time9.82024841
Romford (RM)9.7% fail first time9.82024848
Newcastle (NE)9.6% fail first time9.820242795
Perth (PH)9.5% fail first time9.820241176
Slough (SL)9.4% fail first time9.820241668
Kingston upon Thames (KT)9.3% fail first time9.820241708
Blackpool (FY) (rough estimate: 205 tests, 95% interval 6.0–14.0%)9.3% fail first time9.82024205
Nottingham (NG)9.2% fail first time9.820242550
Watford (WD)9.2% fail first time9.82024795
Paisley (PA)9.2% fail first time9.82024512
Aberdeen (AB)9.1% fail first time9.820241523
Portsmouth (PO)8.9% fail first time9.820241725
Sutton (SM) (rough estimate: 112 tests, 95% interval 4.9–15.7%)8.9% fail first time9.82024112
Sheffield (S)8.8% fail first time9.820242956
Galashiels (TD)8.8% fail first time9.82024937
Halifax (HX) (rough estimate: 276 tests, 95% interval 5.9–12.6%)8.7% fail first time9.82024276
Bristol (BS)8.7% fail first time9.820242125
Hemel Hempstead (HP)8.6% fail first time9.820241104
Stoke-on-Trent (ST)8.5% fail first time9.820241834
Wigan (WN) (rough estimate: 297 tests, 95% interval 5.8–12.1%)8.4% fail first time9.82024297
Cambridge (CB)8.4% fail first time9.820241225
Dartford (DA) (rough estimate: 443 tests, 95% interval 6.1–11.3%)8.3% fail first time9.82024443
Kilmarnock (KA)8.3% fail first time9.820241108
Inverness (IV)8.3% fail first time9.820241072
Dundee (DD)8.3% fail first time9.82024967
Plymouth (PL) (rough estimate: 377 tests, 95% interval 5.9–11.4%)8.2% fail first time9.82024377
Darlington (DL) (rough estimate: 441 tests, 95% interval 6.0–11.1%)8.2% fail first time9.82024441
Walsall (WS) (rough estimate: 460 tests, 95% interval 5.7–10.6%)7.8% fail first time9.82024460
Uxbridge (UB) (rough estimate: 230 tests, 95% interval 5.0–12.0%)7.8% fail first time9.82024230
Swindon (SN)7.7% fail first time9.820241512
Blackburn (BB) (rough estimate: 443 tests, 95% interval 5.5–10.5%)7.7% fail first time9.82024443
Medway (ME)7.7% fail first time9.820241436
Colchester (CO)7.6% fail first time9.82024957
Wakefield (WF)7.6% fail first time9.820241576
Redhill (RH)7.6% fail first time9.820242210
Torquay (TQ) (rough estimate: 318 tests, 95% interval 5.1–11.0%)7.5% fail first time9.82024318
Coventry (CV)7.2% fail first time9.820242461
Llandudno (LL)7.2% fail first time9.820241108
Glasgow (G)7.2% fail first time9.820243301
Bradford (BD)7.2% fail first time9.820241654
Gloucester (GL)7.2% fail first time9.820241772
Reading (RG)7.1% fail first time9.820242481
Worcester (WR)7.0% fail first time9.82024560
Doncaster (DN)6.9% fail first time9.820242360
Dudley (DY)6.5% fail first time9.820241408
Crewe (CW) (rough estimate: 491 tests, 95% interval 4.7–9.1%)6.5% fail first time9.82024491
Leicester (LE)6.5% fail first time9.820242914
Preston (PR)6.5% fail first time9.820241634
London E (E) (rough estimate: 418 tests, 95% interval 4.5–9.2%)6.5% fail first time9.82024418
Dumfries (DG) (rough estimate: 280 tests, 95% interval 4.1–9.9%)6.4% fail first time9.82024280
Southend-on-Sea (SS) (rough estimate: 468 tests, 95% interval 4.5–9.0%)6.4% fail first time9.82024468
Twickenham (TW)6.2% fail first time9.82024870
Sunderland (SR)5.9% fail first time9.82024968
Falkirk (FK)5.8% fail first time9.820241095
Swansea (SA)5.7% fail first time9.820242205

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2024 · n = 72,342 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

Does a Volvo XC40 rust more than average?

Allowing for age, Volvo XC40 MOTs record corrosion failures at 0.0 times the national rate: 0.03% of tests against 0.77% (2024 + geographic layers, n = 72,341).

Computed, not measured.

slope · Volvo XC40 · Salt belt susceptibility · 0.0 vs 1 · 2024 + geographic layers
Salt belt susceptibility: 1 vs 0. DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Volvo XC40: the numbers behind this answer (2024 + geographic layers)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Salt belt susceptibility0.0ratio estimate12024 + geographic layers72341

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2024 + geographic layers · n = 72,342 (initial tests) · Method: computed estimate, not measured · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

Is a Volvo XC40 ULEZ compliant?

All Volvo XC40s tested are likely ULEZ-compliant, judged from fuel type and first-use date; check a specific car with TfL's vehicle checker (2024).

Computed, not measured.

stacked · Volvo XC40 · Likely compliant · 100 vs baseline · 2024
DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Volvo XC40: the numbers behind this answer (2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Likely compliant100% estimate202472342

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2024 · n = 72,342 (initial tests) · Method: computed estimate, not measured · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

What do six years of MOTs show about owning a Volvo XC40?

Of failed Volvo XC40 MOTs, 55.6% were retested the same day and a further 43.3% within 10 days; the median failed car passed its retest after 0 days (2019–2024, n = 11,552).

bar · Volvo XC40 · Same-day retest · 55.6 vs failed initial tests · 2019–2024
DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Volvo XC40: the numbers behind this answer (2019–2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Same-day retest55.6%failed initial tests2019–202411552
Retest within 10 days43.3%failed initial tests2019–202411552
Clean MOT streak38.0%observed chains2019–202423058
Repeat advisory3.1%observed chains2019–202423058
Decreasing odometer0.5% mileage anomalyobserved chains2019–202446808

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2019–2024 · n = 72,342 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

Is low mileage better for a Volvo XC40?

Volvo XC40s aged 5 to 6 doing under 5,000 miles a year failed first time in 7.1% of tests, against 12.6% for those doing 8,000 to 12,000 miles (2019–2024, n = 5,632).

bullet · Volvo XC40 · Low-use first-time failure · 7.1 vs 12.6 · 2019–2024
Low-use first-time failure: 7.1 vs 12.6. DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Volvo XC40: the numbers behind this answer (2019–2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Low-use first-time failure7.1%12.62019–20245632
Low-use gap-5.5percentage points8–12k miles2019–20245632

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2019–2024 · n = 72,342 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

How many years is a Volvo XC40 likely to last?

Volvo XC40s aged 5 are forecast to keep taking MOTs for at least 0.8 more years; the survival curve is observed only until age 6, so the true figure is likely higher.

Computed, not measured.

Forecast, not a prediction for a particular car.

bar · Volvo XC40 · Age 5 (at least; observed only until age 6) · 0.8 vs baseline · survival forecast
DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Volvo XC40: the numbers behind this answer (survival forecast)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Age 5 (at least; observed only until age 6)0.8years forecastsurvival forecast0

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: survival forecast · n = 72,342 (initial tests) · Method: computed estimate, not measured · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

Which Volvo XC40s are still on the road?

In 2024, for every 100 Volvo XC40s tested at ages 4 to 6, about 27 were tested at age 6 (2024, n = 6,646).

line · Volvo XC40 · Age 3 (at least as many as at ages 4–6) · 100 vs baseline · 2024
Age 3 (at least as: 100. Age 6: 26.6. DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Volvo XC40: the numbers behind this answer (2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Age 3 (at least as many as at ages 4–6)100% of age 4–6 baseline202472086
Age 4 (at least as many as at ages 4–6)100% of age 4–6 baseline202446429
Age 587.2% of age 4–6 baseline202421749
Age 626.6% of age 4–6 baseline20246646

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2024 · n = 72,342 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

If a Volvo XC40 fails, does it fail again?

12.6% of Volvo XC40s that failed an MOT failed the next one too, against 9.5% after a pass (2019–2024, n = 1,962). The failure most likely to come back is brakes: 20.3% of those fails recurred at the next MOT.

bullet · Volvo XC40 · Repeat after fail · 12.6 vs 9.5 · 2019–2024
Repeat after fail: 12.6 vs 9.5. DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Volvo XC40: the numbers behind this answer (2019–2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Repeat after fail12.6%9.52019–20241962

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2019–2024 · n = 72,342 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

Which Volvo XC40 faults come together?

On Volvo XC40s, brakes and ‘noise, emissions and leaks’ failures turn up together 4.8 times as often as chance would predict (2024, n = 64).

Volvo XC40: the numbers behind this answer (2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Brakes + Noise, emissions and leaks (rough estimate: 64 tests, 95% interval 3.7–6.1)4.8liftexpected joint rate202464
Body, chassis, structure + Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (rough estimate: 21 tests, 95% interval 2.8–6.8)4.5liftexpected joint rate202421
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment + Visibility (rough estimate: 117 tests, 95% interval 3.1–4.5)3.8liftexpected joint rate2024117
Brakes + Tyres3.8liftexpected joint rate2024696
Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems + Visibility (rough estimate: 28 tests, 95% interval 2.5–5.4)3.7liftexpected joint rate202428
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment + Tyres (rough estimate: 133 tests, 95% interval 3.0–4.2)3.6liftexpected joint rate2024133
Noise, emissions and leaks + Tyres (rough estimate: 56 tests, 95% interval 2.6–4.5)3.5liftexpected joint rate202456
Brakes + Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems (rough estimate: 26 tests, 95% interval 2.3–5.1)3.5liftexpected joint rate202426
Full table
Further values · 2024
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems + Tyres (rough estimate: 28 tests, 95% interval 2.1–4.5)3.1liftexpected joint rate202428
Brakes + Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (rough estimate: 96 tests, 95% interval 2.5–3.8)3.1liftexpected joint rate202496
Tyres + Visibility2.9liftexpected joint rate2024542
Brakes + Suspension (rough estimate: 52 tests, 95% interval 2.0–3.5)2.7liftexpected joint rate202452
Brakes + Visibility (rough estimate: 390 tests, 95% interval 2.3–2.8)2.5liftexpected joint rate2024390
Noise, emissions and leaks + Visibility (rough estimate: 31 tests, 95% interval 1.6–3.3)2.3liftexpected joint rate202431
Body, chassis, structure + Brakes (rough estimate: 52 tests, 95% interval 1.7–2.9)2.2liftexpected joint rate202452
Body, chassis, structure + Tyres (rough estimate: 59 tests, 95% interval 1.6–2.7)2.1liftexpected joint rate202459
Suspension + Tyres (rough estimate: 48 tests, 95% interval 1.5–2.7)2.1liftexpected joint rate202448
Suspension + Visibility (rough estimate: 38 tests, 95% interval 1.4–2.7)2.0liftexpected joint rate202438
Body, chassis, structure + Visibility (rough estimate: 45 tests, 95% interval 1.4–2.6)1.9liftexpected joint rate202445
Identification of the vehicle + Tyres (seen together; too few for a multiplier)19tests with both202419
Brakes + Identification of the vehicle (seen together; too few for a multiplier)18tests with both202418
Body, chassis, structure + Suspension (seen together; too few for a multiplier)17tests with both202417
Identification of the vehicle + Visibility (seen together; too few for a multiplier)15tests with both202415
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment + Suspension (seen together; too few for a multiplier)13tests with both202413
Road Wheels + Tyres (seen together; too few for a multiplier)11tests with both202411
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment + Noise, emissions and leaks (seen together; too few for a multiplier)11tests with both202411
Body, chassis, structure + Noise, emissions and leaks (seen together; too few for a multiplier)8tests with both20248
Steering + Tyres (seen together; too few for a multiplier)8tests with both20248
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment + Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems (seen together; too few for a multiplier)7tests with both20247
Noise, emissions and leaks + Suspension (seen together; too few for a multiplier)6tests with both20246
Identification of the vehicle + Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (seen together; too few for a multiplier)5tests with both20245

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2024 · n = 72,342 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

Has the Volvo XC40 had safety recalls?

DVSA lists 15 safety recall campaigns matched to the Volvo XC40; check whether yours has been fixed, using its registration number.

Volvo XC40: the numbers behind this answer (DVSA register)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
DVSA recall campaigns matched15campaignsDVSA registerDVSA register72342

Source: DVSA register; recall effect covers 11 of 761 models · Window: DVSA register · n = 72,342 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

What does a Volvo XC40 cost to run in a fleet?

Of every 100 Volvo XC40s tested at age 5, about 11 failed the MOT first time; at age 6, about 12. These are one-year rates for different cars tested in the same year, not a fleet followed over time (2024).

Volvo XC40: the numbers behind this answer (2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Age 39.1% fail first time202425442
Age 48.9% fail first time202424525
Age 511.4% fail first time202415125
Age 612.4% fail first time20246637

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2024 · n = 72,342 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

What have dealers been told about the Volvo XC40? (US market)

NHTSA lists 534 US technical service bulletins for the Volvo XC40 (US market, Volvo XC40 T4 and its variants, model years 2019–2022 only); a count, not a UK failure rate.

bar · Volvo XC40 · US service bulletins · 534 vs NHTSA · NHTSA
NHTSA, US market, Volvo XC40 T4 and its variants, model years 2019–2022 only; covers 211 of 761 models, 24 Sep 2026.
Volvo XC40: the numbers behind this answer (NHTSA)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
US service bulletins534bulletinsNHTSANHTSA72342
Year 20131bulletinsNHTSANHTSA72342
Year 201887bulletinsNHTSANHTSA72342
Year 201977bulletinsNHTSANHTSA72342
Year 202041bulletinsNHTSANHTSA72342
Year 202169bulletinsNHTSANHTSA72342
Year 202266bulletinsNHTSANHTSA72342
Year 202392bulletinsNHTSANHTSA72342
Full table
Further values · NHTSA
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Year 202443bulletinsNHTSANHTSA72342
Year 202538bulletinsNHTSANHTSA72342
Year 202620bulletinsNHTSANHTSA72342

Source: NHTSA, US market, Volvo XC40 T4 and its variants, model years 2019–2022 only; covers 211 of 761 models · Window: NHTSA · n = 72,342 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

What do owners complain about? (US market)

The most common US owner complaint about the Volvo XC40 to NHTSA concerns lamps & electrical: 24 complaints (US market, Volvo XC40 T4 and its variants, model years 2019–2022 only).

bar · Volvo XC40 · Lamps &amp; electrical · 24 vs baseline · NHTSA + 2024
NHTSA, US market, Volvo XC40 T4 and its variants, model years 2019–2022 only; covers 211 of 761 models, 24 Sep 2026.
Volvo XC40: the numbers behind this answer (NHTSA + 2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Lamps & electrical24complaintsNHTSA + 202424
Engine (not MOT-tested)12complaintsNHTSA + 202412
Brakes12complaintsNHTSA + 202412
Restraints11complaintsNHTSA + 202411
Transmission (not MOT-tested)10complaintsNHTSA + 202410
Body & structure8complaintsNHTSA + 20248

Source: NHTSA, US market, Volvo XC40 T4 and its variants, model years 2019–2022 only; covers 211 of 761 models · Window: NHTSA + 2024 · n = 72,342 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

Does the Volvo XC40 fail inspections in other countries too?

In the Netherlands, 21.7% of Volvo XC40s failed their periodic roadworthiness inspection, against 50.8% for all cars there (2024 by country, n = 17,201 inspections).

Inspections abroad point the same way: in Norway, Finland and the Netherlands the Volvo XC40 also fails less often than the national average.

bullet · Volvo XC40 · Norway · 9.5 vs 33.7 · 2024 by country
Norway: 9.5 vs 33.7. Finland: 2.8 vs 26.3. Netherlands: 21.7 vs 50.8. Statens vegvesen PKK (CC BY 4.0), Traficom Katsastus (CC BY 4.0), RDW APK (CC0), adapted; covers 430 of 761 models, 24 Sep 2026.
Volvo XC40: the numbers behind this answer (2024 by country)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Norway9.5% failed33.72024 by country4884
Finland2.8% failed26.32024 by country3009
Netherlands21.7% failed50.82024 by country17201

Source: Statens vegvesen PKK (CC BY 4.0), Traficom Katsastus (CC BY 4.0), RDW APK (CC0), adapted; covers 430 of 761 models · Window: 2024 by country · n = 72,342 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV · licences and full notice

Does the month of a Volvo XC40 MOT matter?

Volvo XC40s fail first time most in March (10.4%, against 28.3% for all cars that month) and least in September (9.1%) (2024, n = 72,342).

The month of the MOT makes little difference for the Volvo XC40.

line · Volvo XC40 · January · 9.8 vs 31.1 · 2024
January: 9.8. December: 9.1. DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Volvo XC40: the numbers behind this answer (2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
January9.8% fail first time31.120249414
February10.0% fail first time30.0202410936
March10.4% fail first time28.3202413159
April10.2% fail first time29.820249210
May10.3% fail first time28.8202410455
June9.6% fail first time28.1202412178
July10.1% fail first time29.3202411315
August9.4% fail first time29.2202411091
Full table
Further values · 2024
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
September9.1% fail first time28.2202417756
October10% fail first time30.3202417274
November10.2% fail first time30.6202415076
December9.1% fail first time29.3202411508

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2024 · n = 72,342 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

Not enough tests for… (and why)

Real-world MPG against the official figure (manufacturer level)

layer not yet computed for this model (covers 19 of 761 models). 72,342 initial Volvo XC40 tests are in the published model cohort.

Source: European Commission OBFCM; covers 19 of 761 models · Window: 2021+ cohorts · n = 72,342 (initial tests) · Method: computed estimate, not measured · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

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How to cite this page

MOT Risk Index (2026). Volvo XC40 MOT statistics 2024 (data release dvsa-2024-v2; full dataset motriskindex-families-2024-v5, DOI 10.5281/zenodo.22975051), updated 24 September 2026. motriskindex.co.uk/cars/volvo-xc40/

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Volvo XC40 MOT: quick answers

What is the Volvo XC40 first-time MOT pass rate?

90.2% of first attempts passed in 2024 (72,342 tests). Retests after repair are excluded; cars fixed at the test centre (PRS) are shown separately.

Why does this number differ from other sites?

Other sites may count retests or all attempts. This page uses 72,342 primary tests: 9.78% failed first time and 91.7% passed when cars fixed at the test centre (PRS) count as passes. The age-adjusted MOT Risk Index 71.7 is shown separately.