2021 Volvo XC40 · 11,313 MOT tests
2021 Volvo XC40 reliability
2021 Volvo XC40s fail 8.2% of first MOT tests, 31% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 3 of 4 XC40 years (11,313 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Volvo XC40s: 9.3%)
- 8.2%
- first-time fail rate (all Volvo XC40s: 9.3%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 31% fewer
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 3
- 27,048
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 3
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 11,313
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2021 against the years either side
- 2020 cars: 33% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2021 car does worse)
- Weak spot: brakes, 2.2% of tests fail here (17% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: lights and electrics, 56% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2021 car carries a 70 plate (January–February 2021), or a 21 plate (March–August 2021), or a 71 plate (September–December 2021).
Common problems
What fails on a 2021 Volvo XC40
Fail rate by area
- Tyres3.8%
- Brakes2.2%
- Lights and electrics1.2%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors0.9%
- Seat belts and airbags0.4%
- Number plates and VIN0.2%
- Body, chassis and structure0.2%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Tyre cut reaching ply or cords 0.88%
A cut reaching the ply or cords weakens the tyre and can cause a burst, so it must be replaced.
Brake pads worn below 1.5mm 0.88%
Pads worn below 1.5mm lose stopping power and can damage discs, so replacement is needed before the car is driven.
Tyre tread below 1.6mm 0.6%
Tread below 1.6mm is illegal and reduces grip in wet conditions, so the tyre must be replaced.
Tyre ply or cords exposed 0.35%
Exposed ply or cords can let the tyre fail suddenly, so the tyre must be replaced before the car is driven.
Wiper blade not clearing windscreen 0.26%
Wipers that do not clear the windscreen reduce visibility in rain, which is a safety risk, so replace them.
Tyre bulge from structural failure 0.23%
A bulge means the tyre's structure has failed and it could burst suddenly, so it must be replaced at once.
Common advisories
Tyre worn close to legal limit (5.79%) · Brake pads wearing thin (3.08%) · Tyre has a shallow cut (1.21%) · Child seat limits belt inspection (1.14%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (1.06%) · Nail in tyre, monitor (0.98%)
Other years
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2021 Volvo XC40 reliable?
2021 Volvo XC40s fail 8.2% of first MOT tests, 31% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 3 of 4 XC40 years (11,313 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2021 Volvo XC40 MOT?
Most often tyre cut reaching ply or cords (0.88% of tests), brake pads worn below 1.5mm (0.88% of tests), tyre tread below 1.6mm (0.6% of tests).
How many miles should a 2021 Volvo XC40 have done?
At its MOT aged about 3, a typical 2021 Volvo XC40 shows 27,048 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2021 car?
A car first registered in 2021 carries a 70 plate (January–February 2021), or a 21 plate (March–August 2021), or a 71 plate (September–December 2021).
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