2021 Volvo Xc40 Inscription B4 Mhev Auto — MOT failures & pass rate
Across 1,595 MOT tests analysed for the 2021 Volvo Xc40 Inscription B4 Mhev Auto, the most common recorded failure areas were tyres, lighting & signalling and visibility. Its pass rate of 94.8% was above the average for cars of a similar age (91.2%).
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tyres | 3.5% | 55 |
| 2 | Lighting & signalling | 1.2% | 19 |
| 3 | Visibility | 0.9% | 14 |
| 4 | Brakes | 0.7% | 11 |
| 5 | Seat belts & restraints | 0.3% | 4 |
| 6 | Emissions & environmental | 0.2% | 3 |
Most common specific failures
The exact components most often recorded as failures — more specific than the categories above.
| # | Failure item | Times recorded |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tread depth | 24 |
| 2 | Headlamp aim | 17 |
| 3 | Brake pads | 12 |
| 4 | Wipers | 9 |
| 5 | Attachment | 5 |
| 6 | Washers | 4 |
Top advisory categories
Advisories aren't failures, but they flag work likely needed soon — useful when budgeting.
| # | Category | % of tests with advisory | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tyres | 16.7% | 266 |
| 2 | Other defects | 7.0% | 112 |
| 3 | Brakes | 6.3% | 101 |
| 4 | Visibility | 1.9% | 30 |
| 5 | Body, structure & corrosion | 0.5% | 8 |
| 6 | Seat belts & restraints | 0.4% | 6 |
Failure rate by mileage
Higher-mileage cars tend to fail more — often the most useful guide to real condition.
| Mileage band | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | 992 | 4.0% |
| 30-60k | 569 | 7.2% |
| 60-90k | 31 | 6.5% |
Failure rate by age
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 793 | 5.0% |
| 2025 | 779 | 5.5% |
What to check before buying a 2021 Xc40 Inscription B4 Mhev Auto
Before buying a 2021 Volvo Xc40 Inscription B4 Mhev Auto, focus on the areas it most often fails on. Tyres accounted for 3.5% of tests for this year.
- Tyres (3.5% of tests): Usually a quick, known-cost fix, but check tread, age and uneven wear (which can hint at alignment or suspension issues). Typical repair: £50–£120 per tyre.
- Lighting & signalling (1.2% of tests): Often a cheap bulb, but persistent issues can mean wiring or corrosion in the units. Typical repair: £10–£150.
- Visibility (0.9% of tests): Wipers, washers, mirrors and screen damage — usually inexpensive, but check for chips in the driver's line of sight. Typical repair: £15–£150.
Repair costs are rough UK ballpark ranges to set expectations, not quotes — actual prices vary widely by car, parts and garage.
Frequently asked questions
How many 2021 Volvo Xc40 Inscription B4 Mhev Autos pass their MOT?
94.8% of the 1,595 2021 Volvo Xc40 Inscription B4 Mhev Auto MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 5.2% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2021 Volvo Xc40 Inscription B4 Mhev Auto?
Tyres, recorded in 3.5% of tests, followed by lighting & signalling (1.2%).
Does the 2021 Xc40 Inscription B4 Mhev Auto get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 4.0% in the 0-30k band to 6.5% in the 60-90k band.
Methodology & source. Based on 1,595 MOT tests. Dataset: DVSA MOT testing data (2021,2022,2023,2024,2025). Data last updated 2026-07-01. Figures reflect MOT-testable defects only — read the methodology for how these are calculated and what they don't measure.