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Volvo XC40 1

9.8%

9.8% failed (6285 of 63841)

country average 12.8%, index 77

3-5 years

DVSA MOT-statistiek, data up to and including 2025

from 2017

Based on 2 sources, each with its own reference date

No documented known problems found. That does not mean the car is problem free

Key points to know

  • Insurance loss

    1 result · IIHS/HLDI, data up to and including 2026

    Based on American insurance claims for this model. This does not automatically apply to this country

Recalls

Our EU Safety Gate feed only goes back to 17 July 2026

NHTSA

We could not check NHTSA for this model

EU Safety Gate

No recall found in EU Safety Gate, checked up to and including 2026

Safety rating

American crash test (NHTSA)

NHTSA SafetyRatings

American crash-test rating (NHTSA), for the American market. It does not automatically apply to this country

No safety rating found at NHTSA SafetyRatings, checked through 2026

Insurance loss

Compared with the US average. Not a chance of defects

IIHS/HLDI

Based on American insurance claims for this model. This does not automatically apply to this country

  • IIHS/HLDI loss index: XC40 4dr 4WD

    According to IIHS/HLDI, the "all coverages combined" loss index for XC40 4dr 4WD is 66. Basis 100 is the US national average for all passenger cars under this coverage. Note: this is an index figure or rating class, an insurance statistic about the whole model. It is not a chance of defects and not a prediction for this car.

    IIHS/HLDI, data up to and including 2026

Inspection statistics for these model years

CZ STKNot checked recently
  • 0 to 2 years: 2,061 inspections
  • 3 to 5 years: 5,756 inspections
  • 6 to 8 years: 978 inspections

3 to 5 years: 5,756 inspections

  • Official inspection point: Visibility

    Note: this is a share of the cars tested in this age band. It is not a chance of defects and predicts nothing for this car. 120 of the 5756 Czech inspection data, age 3-5 yr.

    CZ STK, data up to and including 03/07/2026

  • Official inspection point: Identification of the vehicle

    Note: this is a share of the cars tested in this age band. It is not a chance of defects and predicts nothing for this car. 48 of the 5756 Czech inspection data, age 3-5 yr.

    CZ STK, data up to and including 03/07/2026

  • Official inspection point: Braking equipment

    Note: this is a share of the cars tested in this age band. It is not a chance of defects and predicts nothing for this car. 40 of the 5756 Czech inspection data, age 3-5 yr.

    CZ STK, data up to and including 03/07/2026

  • Official inspection point: Axles, wheels, tyres, suspension

    Note: this is a share of the cars tested in this age band. It is not a chance of defects and predicts nothing for this car. 27 of the 5756 Czech inspection data, age 3-5 yr.

    CZ STK, data up to and including 03/07/2026

  • Official inspection point: Lighting equipment and parts of the electrical system

    Note: this is a share of the cars tested in this age band. It is not a chance of defects and predicts nothing for this car. 17 of the 5756 Czech inspection data, age 3-5 yr.

    CZ STK, data up to and including 03/07/2026

and 3 more

0 to 2 years: 2,061 inspections

  • Official inspection point: Identification of the vehicle

    Note: this is a share of the cars tested in this age band. It is not a chance of defects and predicts nothing for this car. 39 of the 2061 Czech inspection data, age 0-2 yr.

    CZ STK, data up to and including 03/07/2026

6 to 8 years: 978 inspections

  • Official inspection point: Visibility

    Note: this is a share of the cars tested in this age band. It is not a chance of defects and predicts nothing for this car. 36 of the 978 Czech inspection data, age 6-8 yr.

    CZ STK, data up to and including 03/07/2026

  • Official inspection point: Identification of the vehicle

    Note: this is a share of the cars tested in this age band. It is not a chance of defects and predicts nothing for this car. 11 of the 978 Czech inspection data, age 6-8 yr.

    CZ STK, data up to and including 03/07/2026

  • Official inspection point: Axles, wheels, tyres, suspension

    Note: this is a share of the cars tested in this age band. It is not a chance of defects and predicts nothing for this car. 10 of the 978 Czech inspection data, age 6-8 yr.

    CZ STK, data up to and including 03/07/2026

DVSA MOT-statistiekNot checked recently
  • 3 to 5 years: 6,461 inspections
  • 6 to 8 years: 4,867 inspections

3 to 5 years: 6,461 inspections

  • Official item from DVSA MOT-statistiek

    Note: this is a share of the cars tested in this age band. It is not a chance of defects and predicts nothing for this car. 817 of the 6461 British MOT statistics, age 3-5 yr.

    DVSA MOT-statistiek, data up to and including 2025

  • Official item from DVSA MOT-statistiek

    Note: this is a share of the cars tested in this age band. It is not a chance of defects and predicts nothing for this car. 261 of the 2252 British MOT statistics, age 3-5 yr.

    DVSA MOT-statistiek, data up to and including 2025

  • Official item from DVSA MOT-statistiek

    Note: this is a share of the cars tested in this age band. It is not a chance of defects and predicts nothing for this car. 3404 of the 32059 British MOT statistics, age 3-5 yr.

    DVSA MOT-statistiek, data up to and including 2025

  • Official item from DVSA MOT-statistiek

    Note: this is a share of the cars tested in this age band. It is not a chance of defects and predicts nothing for this car. 1803 of the 23069 British MOT statistics, age 3-5 yr.

    DVSA MOT-statistiek, data up to and including 2025

6 to 8 years: 4,867 inspections

  • Official item from DVSA MOT-statistiek

    Note: this is a share of the cars tested in this age band. It is not a chance of defects and predicts nothing for this car. 665 of the 4867 British MOT statistics, age 6-8 yr.

    DVSA MOT-statistiek, data up to and including 2025

  • Official item from DVSA MOT-statistiek

    Note: this is a share of the cars tested in this age band. It is not a chance of defects and predicts nothing for this car. 774 of the 6170 British MOT statistics, age 6-8 yr.

    DVSA MOT-statistiek, data up to and including 2025

Nederlandse keuringsdata (kentekenregister)Dated, data up to and including 03/09/2026
  • 0 to 2 years: 352 inspections
  • 3 to 5 years: 44,947 inspections
  • 6 to 8 years: 5,923 inspections

3 to 5 years: 44,947 inspections

  • Official inspection point: Axles, wheels, tyres, suspension

    Note: this is a share of the cars tested in this age band. It is not a chance of defects and predicts nothing for this car. 4420 of the 44947 Dutch inspection data, age 3-5 yr.

    Nederlandse keuringsdata (kentekenregister), data up to and including 03/09/2026

  • Official inspection point: Lighting equipment and parts of the electrical system

    Note: this is a share of the cars tested in this age band. It is not a chance of defects and predicts nothing for this car. 2034 of the 44947 Dutch inspection data, age 3-5 yr.

    Nederlandse keuringsdata (kentekenregister), data up to and including 03/09/2026

  • Official inspection point: Visibility

    Note: this is a share of the cars tested in this age band. It is not a chance of defects and predicts nothing for this car. 709 of the 44947 Dutch inspection data, age 3-5 yr.

    Nederlandse keuringsdata (kentekenregister), data up to and including 03/09/2026

  • Official inspection point: Chassis and chassis attachments

    Note: this is a share of the cars tested in this age band. It is not a chance of defects and predicts nothing for this car. 508 of the 44947 Dutch inspection data, age 3-5 yr.

    Nederlandse keuringsdata (kentekenregister), data up to and including 03/09/2026

  • Official inspection point: Braking equipment

    Note: this is a share of the cars tested in this age band. It is not a chance of defects and predicts nothing for this car. 212 of the 44947 Dutch inspection data, age 3-5 yr.

    Nederlandse keuringsdata (kentekenregister), data up to and including 03/09/2026

and 2 more

0 to 2 years: 352 inspections

  • Official inspection point: Axles, wheels, tyres, suspension

    Note: this is a share of the cars tested in this age band. It is not a chance of defects and predicts nothing for this car. 19 of the 352 Dutch inspection data, age 0-2 yr.

    Nederlandse keuringsdata (kentekenregister), data up to and including 03/09/2026

6 to 8 years: 5,923 inspections

  • Official inspection point: Axles, wheels, tyres, suspension

    Note: this is a share of the cars tested in this age band. It is not a chance of defects and predicts nothing for this car. 681 of the 5923 Dutch inspection data, age 6-8 yr.

    Nederlandse keuringsdata (kentekenregister), data up to and including 03/09/2026

  • Official inspection point: Lighting equipment and parts of the electrical system

    Note: this is a share of the cars tested in this age band. It is not a chance of defects and predicts nothing for this car. 355 of the 5923 Dutch inspection data, age 6-8 yr.

    Nederlandse keuringsdata (kentekenregister), data up to and including 03/09/2026

  • Official inspection point: Visibility

    Note: this is a share of the cars tested in this age band. It is not a chance of defects and predicts nothing for this car. 116 of the 5923 Dutch inspection data, age 6-8 yr.

    Nederlandse keuringsdata (kentekenregister), data up to and including 03/09/2026

  • Official inspection point: Braking equipment

    Note: this is a share of the cars tested in this age band. It is not a chance of defects and predicts nothing for this car. 67 of the 5923 Dutch inspection data, age 6-8 yr.

    Nederlandse keuringsdata (kentekenregister), data up to and including 03/09/2026

  • Official inspection point: Chassis and chassis attachments

    Note: this is a share of the cars tested in this age band. It is not a chance of defects and predicts nothing for this car. 29 of the 5923 Dutch inspection data, age 6-8 yr.

    Nederlandse keuringsdata (kentekenregister), data up to and including 03/09/2026

and 2 more

Noorse keuringsdata (periodieke voertuigkeuring)Not checked recently

3 to 5 years: 6,338 inspections

  • Official inspection point: Chassis and chassis attachments

    Note: this is a share of the cars tested in this age band. It is not a chance of defects and predicts nothing for this car. 292 of the 6338 Norwegian inspection data, age 3-5 yr.

    Noorse keuringsdata (periodieke voertuigkeuring), data up to and including 31/12/2025

  • Official inspection point: Braking equipment

    Note: this is a share of the cars tested in this age band. It is not a chance of defects and predicts nothing for this car. 247 of the 6338 Norwegian inspection data, age 3-5 yr.

    Noorse keuringsdata (periodieke voertuigkeuring), data up to and including 31/12/2025

  • Official inspection point: Axles, wheels, tyres, suspension

    Note: this is a share of the cars tested in this age band. It is not a chance of defects and predicts nothing for this car. 156 of the 6338 Norwegian inspection data, age 3-5 yr.

    Noorse keuringsdata (periodieke voertuigkeuring), data up to and including 31/12/2025

  • Official inspection point: Lighting equipment and parts of the electrical system

    Note: this is a share of the cars tested in this age band. It is not a chance of defects and predicts nothing for this car. 105 of the 6338 Norwegian inspection data, age 3-5 yr.

    Noorse keuringsdata (periodieke voertuigkeuring), data up to and including 31/12/2025

  • Official inspection point: Visibility

    Note: this is a share of the cars tested in this age band. It is not a chance of defects and predicts nothing for this car. 24 of the 6338 Norwegian inspection data, age 3-5 yr.

    Noorse keuringsdata (periodieke voertuigkeuring), data up to and including 31/12/2025

and 1 more

Finse keuringsdata (Traficom)
  • 3 to 5 years: 2,756 inspections
  • 6 to 8 years: 1,343 inspections

3 to 5 years: 2,756 inspections

  • Official inspection point: Test drive and visibility

    Note: these are fail items, not tests. One car can fail on several items in the same test. This figure can therefore be higher than the share of cars that failed. 63 fail items across 2756 Finnish inspection data, age 3-5 yr.

    Finse keuringsdata (Traficom), data up to and including 31/12/2025

  • Official inspection point: Lighting and electrical equipment

    Note: these are fail items, not tests. One car can fail on several items in the same test. This figure can therefore be higher than the share of cars that failed. 43 fail items across 2756 Finnish inspection data, age 3-5 yr.

    Finse keuringsdata (Traficom), data up to and including 31/12/2025

  • Official inspection point: Vehicle identification

    Note: these are fail items, not tests. One car can fail on several items in the same test. This figure can therefore be higher than the share of cars that failed. 25 fail items across 2756 Finnish inspection data, age 3-5 yr.

    Finse keuringsdata (Traficom), data up to and including 31/12/2025

  • Official inspection point: Other equipment

    Note: these are fail items, not tests. One car can fail on several items in the same test. This figure can therefore be higher than the share of cars that failed. 25 fail items across 2756 Finnish inspection data, age 3-5 yr.

    Finse keuringsdata (Traficom), data up to and including 31/12/2025

  • Official inspection point: Axles, wheels and suspension

    Note: these are fail items, not tests. One car can fail on several items in the same test. This figure can therefore be higher than the share of cars that failed. 20 fail items across 2756 Finnish inspection data, age 3-5 yr.

    Finse keuringsdata (Traficom), data up to and including 31/12/2025

and 1 more

6 to 8 years: 1,343 inspections

  • Official inspection point: Test drive and visibility

    Note: these are fail items, not tests. One car can fail on several items in the same test. This figure can therefore be higher than the share of cars that failed. 40 fail items across 1343 Finnish inspection data, age 6-8 yr.

    Finse keuringsdata (Traficom), data up to and including 31/12/2025

  • Official inspection point: Lighting and electrical equipment

    Note: these are fail items, not tests. One car can fail on several items in the same test. This figure can therefore be higher than the share of cars that failed. 40 fail items across 1343 Finnish inspection data, age 6-8 yr.

    Finse keuringsdata (Traficom), data up to and including 31/12/2025

  • Official inspection point: Environmental nuisance

    Note: these are fail items, not tests. One car can fail on several items in the same test. This figure can therefore be higher than the share of cars that failed. 28 fail items across 1343 Finnish inspection data, age 6-8 yr.

    Finse keuringsdata (Traficom), data up to and including 31/12/2025

  • Official inspection point: Braking systems

    Note: these are fail items, not tests. One car can fail on several items in the same test. This figure can therefore be higher than the share of cars that failed. 27 fail items across 1343 Finnish inspection data, age 6-8 yr.

    Finse keuringsdata (Traficom), data up to and including 31/12/2025

  • Official inspection point: Axles, wheels and suspension

    Note: these are fail items, not tests. One car can fail on several items in the same test. This figure can therefore be higher than the share of cars that failed. 15 fail items across 1343 Finnish inspection data, age 6-8 yr.

    Finse keuringsdata (Traficom), data up to and including 31/12/2025

Ierse keuringsdata (National Car Test)
  • 3 to 5 years: 832 inspections
  • 6 to 8 years: 336 inspections

3 to 5 years: 832 inspections

  • Official inspection point: Steering, suspension, wheels and tyres

    Note: these are fail items, not tests. One car can fail on several items in the same test. This figure can therefore be higher than the share of cars that failed. 53 fail items across 832 Irish inspection data, age 3-5 yr.

    Ierse keuringsdata (National Car Test), data up to and including 31/12/2025

  • Official inspection point: Lighting equipment and parts of the electrical system

    Note: these are fail items, not tests. One car can fail on several items in the same test. This figure can therefore be higher than the share of cars that failed. 29 fail items across 832 Irish inspection data, age 3-5 yr.

    Ierse keuringsdata (National Car Test), data up to and including 31/12/2025

  • Official inspection point: Braking equipment

    Note: these are fail items, not tests. One car can fail on several items in the same test. This figure can therefore be higher than the share of cars that failed. 14 fail items across 832 Irish inspection data, age 3-5 yr.

    Ierse keuringsdata (National Car Test), data up to and including 31/12/2025

  • Official inspection point: Other equipment

    Note: these are fail items, not tests. One car can fail on several items in the same test. This figure can therefore be higher than the share of cars that failed. 13 fail items across 832 Irish inspection data, age 3-5 yr.

    Ierse keuringsdata (National Car Test), data up to and including 31/12/2025

6 to 8 years: 336 inspections

  • Official inspection point: Lighting equipment and parts of the electrical system

    Note: these are fail items, not tests. One car can fail on several items in the same test. This figure can therefore be higher than the share of cars that failed. 27 fail items across 336 Irish inspection data, age 6-8 yr.

    Ierse keuringsdata (National Car Test), data up to and including 31/12/2025

  • Official inspection point: Braking equipment

    Note: these are fail items, not tests. One car can fail on several items in the same test. This figure can therefore be higher than the share of cars that failed. 24 fail items across 336 Irish inspection data, age 6-8 yr.

    Ierse keuringsdata (National Car Test), data up to and including 31/12/2025

  • Official inspection point: Steering, suspension, wheels and tyres

    Note: these are fail items, not tests. One car can fail on several items in the same test. This figure can therefore be higher than the share of cars that failed. 17 fail items across 336 Irish inspection data, age 6-8 yr.

    Ierse keuringsdata (National Car Test), data up to and including 31/12/2025

  • Official inspection point: Nuisance

    Note: these are fail items, not tests. One car can fail on several items in the same test. This figure can therefore be higher than the share of cars that failed. 12 fail items across 336 Irish inspection data, age 6-8 yr.

    Ierse keuringsdata (National Car Test), data up to and including 31/12/2025

See the inspection statistics for all generations of XC40

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Inspections by country and age

This table shows, per age, how many cars of this model fail inspection, by country. An index of 100 is that country's average for that age.

AgeNetherlandsUnited KingdomCzechiaIrelandNO
0-2 years

9.1% failed (32 of 352)

country average 18.2%, index 50

No data

No data

No data

No data

3-5 years

15.7% failed (7058 of 44947)

country average 20.8%, index 76

9.8% failed (6285 of 63841)

country average 12.8%, index 77

No data

13.3% failed (111 of 832)

country average 20.6%, index 65

12.1% failed (768 of 6338)

country average 19.7%, index 62

6-8 years

18.7% failed (1105 of 5923)

country average 28.6%, index 65

13% failed (1439 of 11037)

country average 19.2%, index 68

No data

19.1% failed (64 of 336)

country average 31.8%, index 60

Too few inspections

9-11 years

No data

No data

No data

No data

No data

Czechia only counts serious defects, severity B or C. The Netherlands, the United Kingdom, Ireland and Norway count every inspection with a real defect.

Finland is not in this table. Finland counts defect points, not cars with a defect.

100 is that country's average for that age.

Buyer knowledge and checklist

Before you buy: the inspection requirement in this country, plus a checklist for the test drive.

Periodic inspection: MOT: annually

GOV.UK / DVSA, checked on 05/08/2026

Read the guide

Frequently asked questions

What are the known problems with a Volvo XC40 1?

Insurance loss: 1 result (IIHS/HLDI, data up to and including 2026). Each point is worked out below with its source and reference date.

Which defects are found most often at inspection for a Volvo XC40?

Official item from DVSA MOT-statistiek. Note: this is a share of the cars tested in this age band. It is not a chance of defects and predicts nothing for this car. 665 of the 4867 British MOT statistics, age 6-8 yr. DVSA MOT-statistiek, data up to and including 2025. More age groups and categories are available in the inspection statistics on this page.

Where does this data come from?

CZ STK (data up to and including 03/07/2026), DVSA MOT-statistiek (data up to and including 2025), NHTSA Manufacturer Communications (data up to and including 2026), IIHS/HLDI (data up to and including 2026), GDV Typklassenverzeichnis (data up to and including 2024), Dutch inspection data (data up to and including 03/09/2026), Norwegian inspection data (data up to and including 31/12/2025), Finnish inspection data (data up to and including 31/12/2025), Irish inspection data (data up to and including 31/12/2025). Every fact here has its own source and reference date.

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By Jon Mase, Plateop

Sources

  • EU Safety Gate, data up to and including 2026
  • NHTSA Manufacturer Communications, data up to and including 2026
  • NHTSA SafetyRatings, data up to and including 2026
  • IIHS/HLDI, data up to and including 2026

Citing this data

Plateop, Volvo XC40, inspection statistics United Kingdom, reference date 2026-09-03, https://uk.plateop.com/modellen/volvo/xc40

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