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MOT pass rates, common failures, and reliability data for the Volvo V40 Cross Country. Check any V40 Cross Country by registration number below.

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97.4%

Avg Pass Rate

+9.7%

vs Volvo Avg

3

Year Ranges

Excellent

Reliability

Volvo V40 Cross Country — MOT Reliability Overview

The Volvo V40 Cross Country has an average MOT pass rate of 97.4%, which is 9.7 percentage points above the Volvo brand average of 87.7%. This is a strong result, indicating that the V40 Cross Country is well-engineered and tends to age well mechanically. Owners can expect fewer surprises at MOT time.

Before buying a used Volvo V40 Cross Country, 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 V40 Cross Country performs at MOT across different model years.

2018

Based on 62 vehicles

100.0%Excellent
Volvo average: 87.7%

2017

Based on 89 vehicles

97.8%Excellent
Volvo average: 87.7%

2016

Based on 71 vehicles

94.4%Excellent
Volvo average: 87.7%
Mileage at 10yr

156k mi

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See detailed fault analysis for Volvo V40 Cross Country

Volvo V40 Cross Country — Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about the Volvo V40 Cross Country MOT and reliability.

What is the MOT pass rate for the Volvo V40 Cross Country?
The average MOT pass rate for the Volvo V40 Cross Country is 97.4% compared to the Volvo average of 87.7%. 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 V40 Cross Country?
Check the detailed breakdown on this page for specific failure data by year range.
Is the Volvo V40 Cross Country reliable?
With an average MOT pass rate of 97.4%, the Volvo V40 Cross Country 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 V40 Cross Country?
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 V40 Cross Country?
Typical mileage for the Volvo V40 Cross Country: 156,333 miles at 10 years. Use these benchmarks when evaluating a used V40 Cross Country to spot vehicles with unusually high or low mileage.

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