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MOT pass rates, common failures, and reliability data for the Volvo EC40. Check any EC40 by registration number below.

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89.8%

Avg Pass Rate

+6.0%

vs Volvo Avg

1

Year Ranges

Excellent

Reliability

Volvo EC40 — MOT Reliability Overview

The Volvo EC40 has an average MOT pass rate of 89.8%, which is 6.0 percentage points above the Volvo brand average of 83.8%. This is a strong result, indicating that the EC40 is well-engineered and tends to age well mechanically. Owners can expect fewer surprises at MOT time.

The most common reasons a Volvo EC40 fails its MOT are lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment, suspension, brakes. If you are preparing your EC40 for its MOT, checking these areas first could save you a retest fee. Our detailed fault analysis includes estimated repair costs for each failure type.

Before buying a used Volvo EC40, we recommend checking the full MOT history, write-off status, outstanding finance, and stolen vehicle status. These checks can be done for free using the registration number.

MOT Pass Rate by Year

How the Volvo EC40 performs at MOT across different model years.

2022

Based on 2,000 vehicles

89.8%Excellent
Volvo average: 83.8%
Dangerous Defects

0.8%

Retest Rate

7.2%

Mileage at 3yr

18k mi

Top MOT Failures — Volvo EC40

The most common reasons a Volvo EC40 fails its MOT, aggregated across all year ranges.

1

Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment

10.2%
2

Suspension

8.2%
3

Brakes

7.5%
4

Tyres

8.5%
5

Exhaust, fuel and emissions

1.8%
Volvo EC40 Common Faults & Repair Costs

Where Failures Occur

The areas of the vehicle most commonly flagged during MOT inspections.

Front

26.0%

Rear

24.0%

Offside

18.0%

Other Volvo Models

Compare MOT reliability across Volvo models.

Volvo XC60

83.8% pass rate

Volvo V40

81.2% pass rate

Volvo XC40

86.5% pass rate

Volvo V60

82.5% pass rate

Volvo S60

81.0% pass rate

Volvo XC90

80.5% pass rate

Useful MOT Guides

Common MOT Failures

The most common reasons UK vehicles fail their MOT — and how to prepare.

MOT Checklist

Pre-MOT checklist to improve your chances of passing first time.

Advisory vs Failure

Understanding the difference between MOT advisories and failures.

See detailed fault analysis for Volvo EC40

Volvo EC40 — Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about the Volvo EC40 MOT and reliability.

What is the MOT pass rate for the Volvo EC40?
The average MOT pass rate for the Volvo EC40 is 89.8% compared to the Volvo average of 83.8%. Pass rates vary by year — check the year-by-year breakdown on this page for details.
What are the most common MOT failures on a Volvo EC40?
The most common MOT failures on the Volvo EC40 are: Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (10.2%), Suspension (8.2%), Brakes (7.5%). These are the components most likely to cause an MOT failure.
Is the Volvo EC40 reliable?
With an average MOT pass rate of 89.8%, the Volvo EC40 is rated as "Excellent" for reliability. This is a strong result suggesting good build quality and fewer common defects.
How do I check the MOT history of a Volvo EC40?
Enter the vehicle's registration number in the search box at the top of this page. You will instantly see the complete MOT history including every test result, mileage readings, advisories, and dangerous defects — completely free.
What mileage should I expect on a Volvo EC40?
Typical mileage for the Volvo EC40: 18,000 miles at 3 years. Use these benchmarks when evaluating a used EC40 to spot vehicles with unusually high or low mileage.

Check Your Volvo EC40's MOT History

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