Volvo XC40 R-Design T5 PHEV Auto

Reliability, estimated running costs, and MOT data across 1 model year from 232 MOT tests in 2024.

Avg Pass Rate

95%

Total Tests

232

Model Year

2020

Years Covered

About the Volvo XC40 R-Design T5 PHEV Auto

The Volvo XC40 R-Design T5 PHEV Auto was MOT tested 232 times in 2024 (DVSA data, retests included) across 1 model year (2020), with an average pass rate of 95%. 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 R-Design T5 PHEV Auto performs 8 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 R-Design T5 PHEV Auto?

vs average of all models+13% (82% avg)

vs Volvo brand average+8% (87% avg)

Volvo XC40 R-Design T5 PHEV Auto by Year

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Year	Pass Rate	Tests	Avg Mileage
2020	95%	232	45,992 mi

Questions about the Volvo XC40 R-Design T5 PHEV Auto

Is the Volvo XC40 R-Design T5 PHEV Auto reliable?

Across its 1 model year in our data (2020), the Volvo XC40 R-Design T5 PHEV Auto averages a 95% MOT pass rate, from 232 tests (DVSA MOT data for tests in 2024, retests included). That's 13 points above the average of 82% across all models in the same data.