Volvo XC40 common problems by mileage
What UK MOT testers flag on the Volvo XC40 at each age and mileage, compared with all cars.
In 47,453 UK MOT tests of the Volvo XC40 in 2023, the problem that most sets it apart from other cars is brake pads (less than 1.5 mm thick): recorded on 4.1% of tests of 2017–2019 cars at 20k–40k mi (32k–64k km), 2.9× the rate for all cars of that age and mileage. Other stand-out issues: brake pads (wearing thin) (3.1×); brake discs (worn, but not excessively) (1.8×). The most common reasons a Volvo XC40 fails its MOT are brake pads (less than 1.5 mm thick); tyres (a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords).
Last updated: · Source: DVSA anonymised MOT data 2023
What stands out on the Volvo XC40
Parts that MOT testers flag clearly more often on the Volvo XC40 than on all cars of the same age at the same mileage (at least 1.5× the rate and 3% of tests).
| Issue | Type | First used | Mileage | Share of tests | All cars this age | Ratio | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick | MOT fail | 2017–2019 | 20k–40k mi (32k–64k km) | 4.1% | 1.4% | 2.9× | 11,088 |
| Brake pads: wearing thin | Advisory | 2017–2019 | 0k–20k mi (0k–32k km) | 5.5% | 1.8% | 3.1× | 4,108 |
| Brake discs: worn, but not excessively | Advisory | 2019–2021 | 40k–60k mi (64k–97k km) | 4.6% | 2.5% | 1.8× | 5,137 |
Volvo XC40 by mileage (2018–2020 cars)
The most-tested first-use years. For each mileage band: how many MOT tests, the most common item, and the item that stands out most against other cars.
| Mileage | Tests | Most common | Stands out |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0k–20k mi (0k–32k km) | 13,959 | Tyres (tread depth): worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.8%) | Brake pads: wearing thin (3.5%, 2.2×) |
| 20k–40k mi (32k–64k km) | 23,122 | Tyres (tread depth): worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (15%) | Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick (3.8%, 2.7×) |
| 40k–60k mi (64k–97k km) | 7,119 | Brake pads: wearing thin (15%) | Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick (5.1%, 2×) |
| 60k–80k mi (97k–129k km) | 1,674 | Tyres (tread depth): worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (16%) | Brake discs: worn, but not excessively (5.1%, 1.8×) |
| 80k–100k mi (129k–161k km) | 440 | Tyres (tread depth): worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (18%) | Brake discs: worn, but not excessively (5%, 1.8×) |
Volvo XC40 by first-use year
| First used | Tests | Biggest stand-out issue |
|---|---|---|
| 2018 | 6,614 | Brake pads: wearing thin at 0k–20k mi (0k–32k km) (3.1×) |
| 2019 | 15,221 | Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick at 20k–40k mi (32k–64k km) (2.7×) |
| 2020 | 24,664 | Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick at 20k–40k mi (32k–64k km) (2.6×) |
| 2021 | 935 | Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick at 20k–40k mi (32k–64k km) (2.7×) |
How these numbers are made
From the DVSA anonymised MOT data for 2023: every normal MOT test of a car in Great Britain, with its mileage and every advisory and failure item. For each first-use year (pooled with the years either side) and 20,000-mile band we count the share of tests where a part was recorded, and compare it with the same share for every car of that age at that mileage. A cell is shown only with 300 or more tests. Advisories are tester notes, not failures. Figures describe UK-market cars; engines and equipment can differ in other countries.
Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0 (DVSA anonymised MOT data, 2023).
Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the Volvo XC40?
In 47,453 UK MOT tests of the Volvo XC40 in 2023, the problem that most sets it apart from other cars is brake pads (less than 1.5 mm thick): recorded on 4.1% of tests of 2017–2019 cars at 20k–40k mi (32k–64k km), 2.9× the rate for all cars of that age and mileage. Other stand-out issues: brake pads (wearing thin) (3.1×); brake discs (worn, but not excessively) (1.8×). The most common reasons a Volvo XC40 fails its MOT are brake pads (less than 1.5 mm thick); tyres (a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords).
Why do Volvo XC40s fail the MOT?
Across 47,453 MOT tests in 2023, the most common failure items on the Volvo XC40 were brake pads (less than 1.5 mm thick) (4.1% of tests); tyres (a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords) (2.4% of tests).
At what mileage do Volvo XC40 problems start?
The clearest Volvo XC40-specific issue, brake pads (less than 1.5 mm thick), peaks against other cars at 20k–40k mi (32k–64k km) on 2017–2019 cars (4.1% of tests vs 1.4% for all cars that age).
Where does this Volvo XC40 data come from?
From the UK government's anonymised MOT test data (DVSA, 2023, Open Government Licence v3.0): 47,453 tests of the Volvo XC40. VinSnap shows the same numbers for your own car's age and mileage in the app.