2019 Volvo XC40 · 42,611 MOT tests
2019 Volvo XC40 reliability
2019 Volvo XC40s fail 10.2% of first MOT tests, 26% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 4 of 4 XC40 years (42,611 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Volvo XC40s: 9.3%)
- 10.2%
- first-time fail rate (all Volvo XC40s: 9.3%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 26% fewer
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 4
- 33,540
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 4
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 42,611
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2019 against the years either side
- 2018 cars: 32% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2019 car does worse)
- 2020 cars: 33% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2019 car does worse)
- Weak spot: brakes, 4.1% of tests fail here (67% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: lights and electrics, 67% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2019 car carries a 68 plate (January–February 2019), or a 19 plate (March–August 2019), or a 69 plate (September–December 2019).
Common problems
What fails on a 2019 Volvo XC40
Fail rate by area
- Brakes4.1%
- Tyres3.7%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors1.2%
- Lights and electrics1.1%
- Suspension0.6%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks0.5%
- Body, chassis and structure0.2%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Brake pads worn below 1.5mm 3.13%
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 1.5%
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 0.82%
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 0.46%
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 0.38%
Headlamps aimed too high can dazzle other drivers, and adjusting them is usually a quick job.
Common advisories
Brake pads wearing thin (11.03%) · Tyre worn close to legal limit (9.65%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (4.18%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (2.92%) · Brake discs showing some wear (2.81%) · Child seat limits belt inspection (2.32%)
Other years
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2019 Volvo XC40 reliable?
2019 Volvo XC40s fail 10.2% of first MOT tests, 26% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 4 of 4 XC40 years (42,611 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2019 Volvo XC40 MOT?
Most often brake pads worn below 1.5mm (3.13% of tests), tyre cut reaching ply or cords (1.5% of tests), tyre tread below 1.6mm (0.82% of tests).
How many miles should a 2019 Volvo XC40 have done?
At its MOT aged about 4, a typical 2019 Volvo XC40 shows 33,540 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2019 car?
A car first registered in 2019 carries a 68 plate (January–February 2019), or a 19 plate (March–August 2019), or a 69 plate (September–December 2019).
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