2019 · 5 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2019 Volvo XC40 MOT pass rate and common faults

15,035 MOT tests in 2024. 88.6% passed first time, compared with 84.9% for all cars the same age.

104Above average
Passed first time88.6%
Failed or needed repairs11.4%
Typical mileage at test38,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 15,035 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick4.2%
    886 marked dangerous
  2. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords1.9%
  3. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm1.1%
    246 marked dangerous
  4. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively0.8%
  5. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed0.7%
    146 marked dangerous
  6. Malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction0.5%
  7. Headlamp aim: too high0.4%
  8. Anti-roll bars - linkage: fractured0.3%
    65 marked dangerous
  9. Brake discs: significantly and obviously worn0.3%

Problem areas

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

  1. Brakes5.6%
  2. Tyres4.4%
  3. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)1.1%
  4. Lights & electrics1.1%
  5. Suspension0.7%
  6. Emissions & leaks0.7%
  7. Body & chassis0.2%
  8. Number plates & VIN0.2%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick15.3%
  2. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm13.2%
  3. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure7.8%
  4. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened4.6%
  5. Brake discs: significantly and obviously worn4.3%

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 2019 Volvo XC40?

In 2024, 88.6% of 2019 Volvo XC40 cars passed their MOT first time, across 15,035 tests. The average for all 5-year-old cars was 84.9%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2019 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 2019 Volvo XC40 reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 104, which is above average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).