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Volvo XC40 First Edition P8 Awd

Reliability, estimated running costs, and MOT data across 1 model year from 956 MOT tests in 2024.

Avg Pass Rate

92%

Total Tests

956

Model Year

2021

Years Covered

1

About the Volvo XC40 First Edition P8 Awd

The Volvo XC40 First Edition P8 Awd was MOT tested 956 times in 2024 (DVSA data, retests included) across 1 model year (2021), with an average pass rate of 92%. That's comfortably above the average of 82% across all models in our data. Our records list electric versions.

Compared to the Volvo brand average of 87%, the XC40 First Edition P8 Awd performs 5 points better, making it one of the more reliable options in the Volvo range.

Estimated Running Costs

Fuel (Electric)
£555
Road Tax
£200
MOT Test
£55
Predicted Repairs
£200
Total per year£1,010
Per month£84/mo

Based on 7,400 miles/year, average pump prices of 174.57p petrol and 199.33p diesel (GOV.UK weekly road fuel prices, week of 19 October 2026), and MOT pass rate data. Insurance not included.

Full 2021 details

How reliable is the Volvo XC40 First Edition P8 Awd?

vs average of all models+10% (82% avg)
vs Volvo brand average+5% (87% avg)

Volvo XC40 First Edition P8 Awd by Year

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YearPass RateTestsAvg Mileage
202192%95625,299 mi

Questions about the Volvo XC40 First Edition P8 Awd

Is the Volvo XC40 First Edition P8 Awd reliable?

Across its 1 model year in our data (2021), the Volvo XC40 First Edition P8 Awd averages a 92% MOT pass rate, from 956 tests (DVSA MOT data for tests in 2024, retests included). That's 10 points above the average of 82% across all models in the same data.

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