Volvo Xc40 Inscription Pro B4 MHEV A (2021)
2021 Volvo Xc40 Inscription Pro B4 MHEV A
CarHunch analysed 1,024 real MOT records for the 2021 Volvo Xc40 Inscription Pro B4 MHEV A. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.
The 2021 Volvo XC40 Inscription Pro B4 MHEV is exceptionally reliable, with a 95% first-time MOT pass rate that sits well above the UK average of 80%—this hybrid variant particularly impresses with a 94.9% pass rate across 1,024 vehicles tested. Dangerous defects are rare at just 4.1%, suggesting buyers can approach ownership with genuine confidence.
At a median mileage of 25,166 miles for a three-year-old vehicle, these cars show typical use patterns, and the minimal failure rate of 0.14 per car combined with just 1.2 advisories on average indicates the hybrid powertrain is proving genuinely durable in practice. If you're considering one, have any pre-purchase inspection focus on the hybrid battery and electrical systems—while issues are uncommon, catching them early matters more with this technology than with conventional engines.
What to check before buying a 2021 Volvo Xc40 Inscription Pro B4 MHEV 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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Pass Rate by Fuel Type
| Fuel type | Vehicles | Pass rate | Avg failures |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hybrid Electric (Clean) (99%) | 1,009 | 94.9% | 0.15 |
| Petrol (1%) | 8 | 100% | 0 |
| Other (1%) | 7 | 100% | 0 |
Mileage Distribution
Most 2021 Volvo Xc40 Inscription Pro B4 MHEV 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.
Half of all 2021 Volvo Xc40 Inscription Pro B4 MHEV A vehicles fall between 17,659 and 34,917 miles.
2021 Volvo Xc40 Inscription Pro B4 MHEV A — Still on the Road
Strong survival — 996 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025, 100% of the peak.
Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2023–2025.
MOT History Averages
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