Volvo Xc40 Inscription Exp T4rchrg A (2022)

299 real MOT outcomes analysed • 94.1% first-time pass rate

2022 Volvo Xc40 Inscription Exp T4rchrg A

CarHunch analysed 299 real MOT records for the 2022 Volvo Xc40 Inscription Exp T4rchrg A. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.

The 2022 Volvo XC40 Inscription is a notably reliable performer, with a 94.1% first-time pass rate that significantly outpaces the UK average of 80%—and dangerous defects are rare at just 2.3% of vehicles. This is a clean bill of health for a relatively new car.

At just over 34,600 miles median mileage, these vehicles are still running light, so you're not yet seeing the wear patterns that emerge later in ownership. The average of 0.1 failures and 0.7 advisories per vehicle suggests electrical or minor trim issues rather than anything structural, so focus your pre-purchase inspection on the infotainment system and battery health.

Generally reliable 14.1% above UK average
94.1%
pass MOT first time
UK average: ~80%
34,601
typical mileage
22,524–50,206 middle half
2.3%
ever had a dangerous defect
recorded at any MOT
0.1
avg MOT failures per car
over 1.3 tests on record

What to check before buying a 2022 Volvo Xc40 Inscription Exp T4rchrg A

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 Xc40 Inscription Exp T4rchrg A 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.

22,524
low mileage
34,601
typical
50,206
high mileage

Half of all 2022 Volvo Xc40 Inscription Exp T4rchrg A vehicles fall between 22,524 and 50,206 miles.

MOT History Averages

1.3
Avg MOT tests per vehicle
0.1
Avg failures per vehicle
0.7
Avg advisories per vehicle

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Other model years — Volvo Xc40 Inscription Exp T4rchrg A:

2021