Volvo XC40 Inscription Pro B4 MHEV A
Reliability, estimated running costs, and MOT data across 3 model years from 4,234 MOT tests in 2024.
Avg Pass Rate
97%
Total Tests
4,234
Highest Pass Rate
2020 (96%)
Years Covered
3
About the Volvo XC40 Inscription Pro B4 MHEV A
The Volvo XC40 Inscription Pro B4 MHEV A was MOT tested 4,234 times in 2024 (DVSA data, retests included) across 3 model years (2020 to 2022), with an average pass rate of 97%. That's comfortably above the average of 82% across all models in our data. Our records list hybrid and petrol versions.
Best and Worst Years
Of the years with at least 100 tests, the 2020 model has the highest pass rate at 96% from 2,278 tests. The 2021 model has the lowest at 95%. With just a 1 point gap, pass rates are similar across these years. Newer cars usually pass more often simply because they are younger.
Mileage Across Years
The oldest model in our data (2020) averages 28,321 miles, while the newest (2022) averages 21,446 miles.
Compared to the Volvo brand average of 87%, the XC40 Inscription Pro B4 MHEV A performs 10 points better, making it one of the more reliable options in the Volvo range.
Estimated Running Costs
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.
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Volvo XC40 Inscription Pro B4 MHEV A by Year
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Questions about the Volvo XC40 Inscription Pro B4 MHEV A
Is the Volvo XC40 Inscription Pro B4 MHEV A reliable?
Across its 3 model years in our data (2020 to 2022), the Volvo XC40 Inscription Pro B4 MHEV A averages a 97% MOT pass rate, from 4,234 tests (DVSA MOT data for tests in 2024, retests included). That's 15 points above the average of 82% across all models in the same data. The 2020 model has the highest pass rate of the years with at least 100 tests, at 96%.
Which year Volvo XC40 Inscription Pro B4 MHEV A has the best MOT pass rate?
Of the years with at least 100 tests, the 2020 Volvo XC40 Inscription Pro B4 MHEV A has the highest MOT pass rate at 96%, while the 2021 model has the lowest at 95%, a 1 point gap. Newer cars usually pass more often simply because they are younger, so compare years of a similar age.
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