Volvo XC40 R-design T3 Reliability, MOT Pass Rate & Common Faults
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Is the Volvo XC40 R-design T3 reliable? We analysed 139 real MOT tests across 121 vehicles to find out.
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The Volvo XC40 R-design T3 is above average for reliability based on real UK MOT data. Here's everything you need to know before buying a used Volvo XC40 R-design T3.
Volvo XC40 R-design T3 Number Plates
Number plates registered to a Volvo XC40 R-design T3. Click on any registration for full vehicle details — including MOT history, mileage records, previous owners and damage history.
Volvo XC40 R-design T3 Mileage Distribution
Total mileage recorded across all Volvo XC40 R-design T3 MOT tests. If the car you're looking at is above the 75th percentile, it's done more miles than most.
How Does the Volvo XC40 R-design T3 Compare?
MOT pass rates compared to similar models. Click any model for the full breakdown.
| Model | Pass Rate | Tests | Typical Mileage | Lifespan |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Volvo XC40 R-design T3 THIS CAR | 99.3% | 139 | 35,396 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 |
| Skoda Karoq SE L TSI | 99.2% | 242 | 37,605 mi | — yrs |
Compared to the Volvo V70 (71.0% pass rate) and the Volvo V40 (73.7% pass rate), the Volvo XC40 R-design T3 outperforms both on MOT reliability.
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The Volvo XC40 R-design T3 has an overall MOT pass rate of 99.3% across 139 real MOT tests — comfortably above the UK average, which puts it among the more reliable models on UK roads.
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.