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Volvo XC40 Inscription T5 PHEV Auto

Reliability, estimated running costs, and MOT data across 1 model year from 174 MOT tests in 2024.

Avg Pass Rate

93%

Total Tests

174

Model Year

2020

Years Covered

1

About the Volvo XC40 Inscription T5 PHEV Auto

The Volvo XC40 Inscription T5 PHEV Auto was MOT tested 174 times in 2024 (DVSA data, retests included) across 1 model year (2020), with an average pass rate of 93%. That's comfortably above the average of 82% across all models in our data. Our records list hybrid versions.

Compared to the Volvo brand average of 87%, the XC40 Inscription T5 PHEV Auto performs 6 points better, making it one of the more reliable options in the Volvo range.

Estimated Running Costs

Fuel (Hybrid, 1477cc)
£1,398
Road Tax
£200
MOT Test
£55
Predicted Repairs
£200
Total per year£1,853
Per month£154/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 2020 details

How reliable is the Volvo XC40 Inscription T5 PHEV Auto?

vs average of all models+11% (82% avg)
vs Volvo brand average+6% (87% avg)

Volvo XC40 Inscription T5 PHEV Auto by Year

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YearPass RateTestsAvg Mileage
202093%17438,716 mi

Questions about the Volvo XC40 Inscription T5 PHEV Auto

Is the Volvo XC40 Inscription T5 PHEV Auto reliable?

Across its 1 model year in our data (2020), the Volvo XC40 Inscription T5 PHEV Auto averages a 93% MOT pass rate, from 174 tests (DVSA MOT data for tests in 2024, retests included). That's 11 points above the average of 82% across all models in the same data.

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