2018 Volvo XC40 · 23,821 MOT tests
2018 Volvo XC40 reliability
2018 Volvo XC40s fail 10.1% of first MOT tests, 32% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 2 of 4 XC40 years (23,821 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Volvo XC40s: 9.3%)
- 10.1%
- first-time fail rate (all Volvo XC40s: 9.3%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 32% fewer
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 4
- 37,723
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 4
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 23,821
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2018 against the years either side
- 2019 cars: 26% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2018 car does better)
- Weak spot: brakes, 3.9% of tests fail here (41% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: lights and electrics, 66% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2018 car carries a 67 plate (January–February 2018), or a 18 plate (March–August 2018), or a 68 plate (September–December 2018).
Common problems
What fails on a 2018 Volvo XC40
Fail rate by area
- Tyres3.9%
- Brakes3.9%
- Lights and electrics1.2%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors1.1%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks0.7%
- Suspension0.3%
- Number plates and VIN0.2%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Brake pads worn below 1.5mm 3.06%
Pads worn below 1.5mm lose stopping power and can damage discs, so replacement is needed before the car is driven.
Tyre cut reaching ply or cords 1.62%
A cut reaching the ply or cords weakens the tyre and can cause a burst, so it must be replaced.
Tyre tread below 1.6mm 0.87%
Tread below 1.6mm is illegal and reduces grip in wet conditions, so the tyre must be replaced.
Wiper blade not clearing windscreen 0.67%
Wipers that do not clear the windscreen reduce visibility in rain, which is a safety risk, so replace them.
Tyre ply or cords exposed 0.54%
Exposed ply or cords can let the tyre fail suddenly, so the tyre must be replaced before the car is driven.
Headlamp aim set too high 0.4%
Headlamps aimed too high can dazzle other drivers, and adjusting them is usually a quick job.
Common advisories
Brake pads wearing thin (11.64%) · Tyre worn close to legal limit (10.45%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (5.3%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (2.93%) · Brake discs showing some wear (2.81%) · Child seat limits belt inspection (2.23%)
Other years
Every Volvo XC40 year
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2018 Volvo XC40 reliable?
2018 Volvo XC40s fail 10.1% of first MOT tests, 32% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 2 of 4 XC40 years (23,821 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2018 Volvo XC40 MOT?
Most often brake pads worn below 1.5mm (3.06% of tests), tyre cut reaching ply or cords (1.62% of tests), tyre tread below 1.6mm (0.87% of tests).
How many miles should a 2018 Volvo XC40 have done?
At its MOT aged about 4, a typical 2018 Volvo XC40 shows 37,723 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2018 car?
A car first registered in 2018 carries a 67 plate (January–February 2018), or a 18 plate (March–August 2018), or a 68 plate (September–December 2018).
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