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Volvo XC40 Inscript Pro T5 Rcharge A Reliability, MOT Pass Rate & Common Faults

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Is the Volvo XC40 Inscript Pro T5 Rcharge A reliable? We analysed 6,707 real MOT tests across 2,630 vehicles to find out.

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Data last updated: · Based on 6,707 real MOT tests
MOT Pass Rate
92.7%
Typical Mileage
31,187mi
Annual Mileage
7,551mi/yr
Est. Lifespan
yrs

The Volvo XC40 Inscript Pro T5 Rcharge A is above average for reliability based on real UK MOT data. Here's everything you need to know before buying a used Volvo XC40 Inscript Pro T5 Rcharge A.

Volvo XC40 Inscript Pro T5 Rcharge A Number Plates

Number plates registered to a Volvo XC40 Inscript Pro T5 Rcharge A. Click on any registration for full vehicle details — including MOT history, mileage records, previous owners and damage history.

Volvo XC40 Inscript Pro T5 Rcharge A MOT Pass Rate by Year

How likely is a Volvo XC40 Inscript Pro T5 Rcharge A to pass its MOT? Here's the pass rate for each registration year, newest first.

93%
2022
92.7%
2021
92.7%
2020

Volvo XC40 Inscript Pro T5 Rcharge A Common Faults & Problems

These are the most common serious faults found on Volvo XC40 Inscript Pro T5 Rcharge A models during MOT testing — flagged as dangerous or major failures that need immediate attention.

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 59
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 22
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 17

Volvo XC40 Inscript Pro T5 Rcharge A Mileage — What's Normal?

How many miles does a typical Volvo XC40 Inscript Pro T5 Rcharge A owner drive per year? Use this to check if a car you're looking at has suspiciously low or high mileage.

Low usage
5,042 mi/yr
Typical
7,551 mi/yr
Average
8,686 mi/yr
Heavy usage
10,998 mi/yr

Volvo XC40 Inscript Pro T5 Rcharge A MOT Data by Registration Year

Full breakdown of pass rate and mileage for each year. Use this to compare the Volvo XC40 Inscript Pro T5 Rcharge A year you're looking at.

Year Tests Pass Rate Low Mi. Typical Mi. High Mi.
2022 1,336 93.0% 18,446 26,212 36,464
2021 2,837 92.7% 21,577 30,724 43,488
2020 2,334 92.7% 24,344 34,761 49,975

How Long Does a Volvo XC40 Inscript Pro T5 Rcharge A Last?

Based on 2,630 Volvo XC40 Inscript Pro T5 Rcharge A vehicles on UK roads.

Average
3.6 years
Median
4.0 years

Volvo XC40 Inscript Pro T5 Rcharge A Mileage Distribution

Total mileage recorded across all Volvo XC40 Inscript Pro T5 Rcharge A MOT tests. If the car you're looking at is above the 75th percentile, it's done more miles than most.

Median
31,187 mi
75th Percentile
44,216 mi
95th Percentile
73,697 mi
Max Recorded
458,234 mi

Best Year to Buy a Used Volvo XC40 Inscript Pro T5 Rcharge A

Based on MOT pass rates across all registration years with sufficient test data.

Best year
2022

93.0% MOT pass rate from 1,336 tests

Year to avoid
2020

92.7% MOT pass rate from 2,334 tests

The best year to buy a used Volvo XC40 Inscript Pro T5 Rcharge A is 2022, which has the highest MOT pass rate at 93.0% across 1,336 tests. The 2020 model year has the lowest pass rate at 92.7% — if you're looking at one from that year, budget for potential repairs and get a thorough pre-purchase inspection.

How Does the Volvo XC40 Inscript Pro T5 Rcharge A Compare?

MOT pass rates compared to similar models. Click any model for the full breakdown.

Model Pass Rate Tests Typical Mileage Lifespan
Volvo XC40 Inscript Pro T5 Rcharge A THIS CAR 92.7% 6,707 31,187 mi — yrs
Volvo V70 71% 1,930,508 113,181 mi 29 yrs
Volvo V40 73.7% 1,865,374 76,415 mi 30 yrs
Volvo S40 69.9% 1,390,271 84,701 mi 30 yrs
Fiat Burstner 88.4% 6,723 17,643 mi 24 yrs

Compared to the Volvo V70 (71.0% pass rate) and the Volvo V40 (73.7% pass rate), the Volvo XC40 Inscript Pro T5 Rcharge A outperforms both on MOT reliability.

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Should you buy a used Volvo XC40 Inscript Pro T5 Rcharge A?

The Volvo XC40 Inscript Pro T5 Rcharge A has an overall MOT pass rate of 92.7% across 6,707 real MOT tests — comfortably above the UK average, which puts it among the more reliable models on UK roads.

On the safety side, the most frequently flagged dangerous fault is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm. Dangerous faults cause an immediate MOT failure and mean the vehicle is not roadworthy until repaired. If you're viewing a Volvo XC40 Inscript Pro T5 Rcharge A with an expired or recently passed MOT, ask the seller whether any dangerous faults were found and fixed during the last test.

A typical Volvo XC40 Inscript Pro T5 Rcharge A owner drives around 7,551 miles per year. If the car you're looking at is significantly above this, expect more wear on suspension, brakes and tyres. If it's well below, the vehicle may have been sitting unused — check for perished rubber, corroded discs and stale fluids.

Before committing to a purchase, we recommend running a full vehicle history check on the specific car. This will reveal any outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies that the seller may not disclose — and that the MOT data alone can't tell you.

Volvo XC40 Inscript Pro T5 Rcharge A — Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Volvo XC40 Inscript Pro T5 Rcharge A reliable?
Based on 6,707 MOT tests, the Volvo XC40 Inscript Pro T5 Rcharge A has a 92.7% pass rate — above the UK average, suggesting good reliability.
What are the common problems on a Volvo XC40 Inscript Pro T5 Rcharge A?
The most common failure point is general wear and tear.
How many miles does a Volvo XC40 Inscript Pro T5 Rcharge A do per year?
The typical Volvo XC40 Inscript Pro T5 Rcharge A does around 7,551 miles per year. Anything significantly above or below this is worth investigating.
How long does a Volvo XC40 Inscript Pro T5 Rcharge A last?
Lifespan data is not yet available for this model.
Should I get a vehicle check before buying a Volvo XC40 Inscript Pro T5 Rcharge A?
Yes. An MOT pass rate tells you about the model in general, but a vehicle history check reveals the specific car's finance, stolen, write-off and mileage history — things the seller may not disclose.
What is the best year to buy a Volvo XC40 Inscript Pro T5 Rcharge A?
Based on MOT pass rates, the best year to buy a used Volvo XC40 Inscript Pro T5 Rcharge A is 2022 with a 93.0% pass rate across 1,336 tests.