2018 · 6 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2018 Volvo XC40 MOT pass rate and common faults

6,600 MOT tests in 2024. 87.6% passed first time, compared with 82.5% for all cars the same age.

106Above average
Passed first time87.6%
Failed or needed repairs12.4%
Typical mileage at test45,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 6,600 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick4.2%
    347 marked dangerous
  2. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords2.1%
  3. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm1.3%
    131 marked dangerous
  4. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed0.8%
    61 marked dangerous
  5. Malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction0.8%
  6. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively0.7%
  7. Headlamp aim: too high0.4%
  8. Anti-roll bars - linkage: fractured0.3%
    23 marked dangerous
  9. Rear fog lamp: not working0.3%
  10. Tyres - condition: has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure0.2%
    15 marked dangerous

Problem areas

Failure items found per 100 tests, by part of the car.

  1. Brakes5.2%
  2. Tyres5.1%
  3. Lights & electrics1.4%
  4. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)1.3%
  5. Emissions & leaks1.1%
  6. Suspension0.5%
  7. Body & chassis0.2%
  8. Seat belts & airbags0.2%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick15.2%
  2. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm14.2%
  3. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure8.9%
  4. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened5.1%
  5. Brake discs: significantly and obviously worn4.7%

What this means if you are buying one

This model year does better than most cars its age, so it is a reasonable used buy on MOT record alone. Before buying, check the area that fails most: brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick. Then look up the car's own MOT history on GOV.UK with its number plate, and look for repeat advisories.

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Questions

What is the MOT pass rate for a 2018 Volvo XC40?

In 2024, 87.6% of 2018 Volvo XC40 cars passed their MOT first time, across 6,600 tests. The average for all 6-year-old cars was 82.5%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2018 Volvo XC40?

The most common failure reasons were brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick; tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords; tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm. The biggest problem area was brakes.

Is the 2018 Volvo XC40 reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 106, which is above average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).