Volvo C40 Core Recharge EV (2022)
2022 Volvo C40 Core Recharge EV
CarHunch analysed 430 real MOT records for the 2022 Volvo C40 Core Recharge EV. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.
The 2022 Volvo C40 Core Recharge EV has a first-time pass rate of 90.9%, significantly outperforming the UK average of 80%, and only 4.2% of vehicles have ever recorded a dangerous defect, suggesting strong baseline reliability for an electric vehicle of this age. This is a genuinely clean cohort with minimal structural problems.
At a median mileage of 32,348 miles for a two-year-old car, these are moderate-use examples, and the low failure rate of 0.11 per vehicle confirms that major breakdowns are rare. The 0.7 advisories per vehicle is modest, indicating minor wear rather than systemic weak spots—if you're considering one, have a pre-purchase inspection focus on the battery health documentation and thermal management system, which are the real cost drivers on EVs.
What to check before buying a 2022 Volvo C40 Core Recharge EV
Practical pre-purchase checks for this age and model.
- 📋 Check the full MOT history. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. Enter the reg below for a full AI analysis.
- 🔍 Inspect for corrosion in person. Brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that's expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.
- 🛞 Check tyres and brakes. The most common advisory items at this age. Budget for replacement if they're near the limit — factor this into your offer price.
- 📄 Run an HPI check. The MOT history won't show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status — an HPI check will.
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Mileage Distribution
Most 2022 Volvo C40 Core Recharge EV vehicles sit in the blue band. If the car you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.
Half of all 2022 Volvo C40 Core Recharge EV vehicles fall between 22,413 and 42,468 miles.
MOT History Averages
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