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Volvo Xc40 Inscription T4 Recharge A MOT Check

MOT pass rates, common failures, and reliability data for the Volvo Xc40 Inscription T4 Recharge A. Check any Xc40 Inscription T4 Recharge A by registration number below.

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94.4%

Avg Pass Rate

+6.7%

vs Volvo Avg

4

Year Ranges

Excellent

Reliability

Volvo Xc40 Inscription T4 Recharge A — MOT Reliability Overview

The Volvo Xc40 Inscription T4 Recharge A has an average MOT pass rate of 94.4%, which is 6.7 percentage points above the Volvo brand average of 87.7%. This is a strong result, indicating that the Xc40 Inscription T4 Recharge A is well-engineered and tends to age well mechanically. Owners can expect fewer surprises at MOT time.

The most common reasons a Volvo Xc40 Inscription T4 Recharge A fails its MOT are a tyre seriously damaged, tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements, a tyre cords visible or damaged. If you are preparing your Xc40 Inscription T4 Recharge A 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 Xc40 Inscription T4 Recharge A, 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 Xc40 Inscription T4 Recharge A performs at MOT across different model years.

2022

Based on 38 vehicles

100.0%Excellent
Volvo average: 87.7%
Dangerous Defects

0.0%

Mileage at 3yr

49k mi

2021

Based on 1,157 vehicles

93.8%Excellent
Volvo average: 87.7%
Dangerous Defects

2.1%

Retest Rate

6.2%

Mileage at 3yr

53k mi

2020

Based on 267 vehicles

91.8%Excellent
Volvo average: 87.7%
Dangerous Defects

1.8%

Retest Rate

8.8%

Mileage at 3yr

45k mi

0

Based on 126 vehicles

92.1%Excellent
Volvo average: 87.7%
Mileage at 5yr

29k mi

Top MOT Failures — Volvo Xc40 Inscription T4 Recharge A

The most common reasons a Volvo Xc40 Inscription T4 Recharge A fails its MOT, aggregated across all year ranges.

1

A tyre seriously damaged

2.1%
2

Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements

1.7%
3

A tyre cords visible or damaged

1.3%
Volvo Xc40 Inscription T4 Recharge A Common Faults & Repair Costs

Other Volvo Models

Compare MOT reliability across Volvo models.

Volvo V90 R-design T6 Recharge Awd A

80.8% pass rate

Volvo V60 Momentum + D3 Auto

86.8% pass rate

Volvo V60

82.5% pass rate

Volvo Xc60 Rdesign Pro B4 Mhev Awd A

92.4% pass rate

Volvo C30 1,6

91.8% pass rate

Volvo 850

92.4% pass rate

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Volvo Xc40 Inscription T4 Recharge A — Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about the Volvo Xc40 Inscription T4 Recharge A MOT and reliability.

What is the MOT pass rate for the Volvo Xc40 Inscription T4 Recharge A?
The average MOT pass rate for the Volvo Xc40 Inscription T4 Recharge A is 94.4% 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 Xc40 Inscription T4 Recharge A?
The most common MOT failures on the Volvo Xc40 Inscription T4 Recharge A are: A tyre seriously damaged (2.1%), Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements (1.7%), A tyre cords visible or damaged (1.3%). These are the components most likely to cause an MOT failure.
Is the Volvo Xc40 Inscription T4 Recharge A reliable?
With an average MOT pass rate of 94.4%, the Volvo Xc40 Inscription T4 Recharge A 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 Xc40 Inscription T4 Recharge A?
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 Xc40 Inscription T4 Recharge A?
Typical mileage for the Volvo Xc40 Inscription T4 Recharge A: 49,326 miles at 3 years. Use these benchmarks when evaluating a used Xc40 Inscription T4 Recharge A to spot vehicles with unusually high or low mileage.

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