Volvo Xc40
Reliability, running costs, and MOT data across 5 years from 100,928 real MOT tests.
Avg Pass Rate
93%
Total Tests
100,928
Best Year
2022 (96%)
Years Covered
5
About the Volvo Xc40
The Volvo Xc40 has been tested 100,928 times in 2026 MOT data across 5 model years (2018 to 2022), with an average pass rate of 93%. That's comfortably above the national average of 82%, making it a reliable choice. Available as petrol and hybrid.
Best and Worst Years
The 2022 model is the most reliable with a 96% pass rate from 323 tests. The 2018 model has the lowest at 91%. With just a 5 point spread, the Xc40 is consistently reliable regardless of year.
Reliability Trend
The VOLVO XC40 has maintained consistent MOT pass rates across model years, varying by only 3 percentage points.
Mileage Across Years
The oldest model in our data (2018) averages 47,533 miles, while the newest (2022) averages 24,682 miles.
Compared to the Volvo brand average of 87%, the Xc40 performs 6 points better, making it one of the more reliable options in the Volvo range.
Estimated Running Costs
Based on 7,400 miles/year, current fuel prices, and MOT pass rate data. Insurance not included.
Full 2022 detailsHow reliable is the Volvo Xc40?
Volvo Xc40 by Year
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