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Volvo XC40 Ultimate T5 Recharge Auto Reliability, MOT Pass Rate & Common Faults

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Is the Volvo XC40 Ultimate T5 Recharge Auto reliable? We analysed 1,347 real MOT tests across 1,119 vehicles to find out.

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Data last updated: · Based on 1,347 real MOT tests
MOT Pass Rate
91.2%
Typical Mileage
26,798mi
Annual Mileage
5,422mi/yr
Est. Lifespan
yrs

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

Volvo XC40 Ultimate T5 Recharge Auto Number Plates

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

Volvo XC40 Ultimate T5 Recharge Auto MOT Pass Rate by Year

How likely is a Volvo XC40 Ultimate T5 Recharge Auto to pass its MOT? Here's the pass rate for each registration year, newest first.

93%
2023
90.2%
2022

Volvo XC40 Ultimate T5 Recharge Auto Common Faults & Problems

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

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 15
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 7
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 6
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 3

Volvo XC40 Ultimate T5 Recharge Auto Mileage — What's Normal?

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

Low usage
2,654 mi/yr
Typical
5,422 mi/yr
Average
5,818 mi/yr
Heavy usage
8,585 mi/yr

Volvo XC40 Ultimate T5 Recharge Auto MOT Data by Registration Year

Full breakdown of pass rate and mileage for each year. Use this to compare the Volvo XC40 Ultimate T5 Recharge Auto year you're looking at.

Year Tests Pass Rate Low Mi. Typical Mi. High Mi.
2023 489 93.0% 18,185 25,705 36,085
2022 853 90.2% 18,889 27,269 39,467

How Long Does a Volvo XC40 Ultimate T5 Recharge Auto Last?

Based on 1,119 Volvo XC40 Ultimate T5 Recharge Auto vehicles on UK roads.

Average
2.2 years
Median
2.0 years

Volvo XC40 Ultimate T5 Recharge Auto Mileage Distribution

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

Median
26,798 mi
75th Percentile
37,840 mi
95th Percentile
73,560 mi
Max Recorded
126,505 mi

Best Year to Buy a Used Volvo XC40 Ultimate T5 Recharge Auto

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

Best year
2023

93.0% MOT pass rate from 489 tests

Year to avoid
2022

90.2% MOT pass rate from 853 tests

The best year to buy a used Volvo XC40 Ultimate T5 Recharge Auto is 2023, which has the highest MOT pass rate at 93.0% across 489 tests. The 2022 model year has the lowest pass rate at 90.2% — 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 Ultimate T5 Recharge Auto Compare?

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

Model Pass Rate Tests Typical Mileage Lifespan
Volvo XC40 Ultimate T5 Recharge Auto THIS CAR 91.2% 1,347 26,798 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
Mercedes - 78.2% 487 360,553 mi — yrs

Compared to the Volvo V70 (71.0% pass rate) and the Volvo V40 (73.7% pass rate), the Volvo XC40 Ultimate T5 Recharge Auto outperforms both on MOT reliability.

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Should you buy a used Volvo XC40 Ultimate T5 Recharge Auto?

The Volvo XC40 Ultimate T5 Recharge Auto has an overall MOT pass rate of 91.2% across 1,347 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 Ultimate T5 Recharge Auto 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 Ultimate T5 Recharge Auto owner drives around 5,422 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 Ultimate T5 Recharge Auto — Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Volvo XC40 Ultimate T5 Recharge Auto reliable?
Based on 1,347 MOT tests, the Volvo XC40 Ultimate T5 Recharge Auto has a 91.2% pass rate — above the UK average, suggesting good reliability.
What are the common problems on a Volvo XC40 Ultimate T5 Recharge Auto?
The most common failure point is general wear and tear.
How many miles does a Volvo XC40 Ultimate T5 Recharge Auto do per year?
The typical Volvo XC40 Ultimate T5 Recharge Auto does around 5,422 miles per year. Anything significantly above or below this is worth investigating.
How long does a Volvo XC40 Ultimate T5 Recharge Auto last?
Lifespan data is not yet available for this model.
Should I get a vehicle check before buying a Volvo XC40 Ultimate T5 Recharge Auto?
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 Ultimate T5 Recharge Auto?
Based on MOT pass rates, the best year to buy a used Volvo XC40 Ultimate T5 Recharge Auto is 2023 with a 93.0% pass rate across 489 tests.