Volvo Xc40 Momentum B4 MHEV Auto (2021)

207 real MOT outcomes analysed • 95.9% first-time pass rate

2021 Volvo Xc40 Momentum B4 MHEV Auto

CarHunch analysed 207 real MOT records for the 2021 Volvo Xc40 Momentum B4 MHEV Auto. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.

This 2021 Volvo XC40 is exceptionally reliable, with a 95.9% first-time pass rate that sits 16 percentage points above the UK average—the kind of margin that tells you this is a genuinely well-built car. Only 2.4% of vehicles have ever recorded a dangerous defect, which is reassuringly low and suggests the hybrid powertrain is holding up well.

At 27,400 miles median mileage for a three-year-old car, these examples are running below typical wear, which partly explains the strong MOT results. With just 0.1 failures per vehicle and 0.9 advisories on average, owners are looking at minimal unexpected repair bills; if you're considering one, a pre-purchase inspection should focus on the hybrid battery health and electrical systems rather than structural or mechanical concerns.

Generally reliable 15.9% above UK average
95.9%
pass MOT first time
UK average: ~80%
27,417
typical mileage
21,818–33,517 middle half
2.4%
ever had a dangerous defect
recorded at any MOT
0.1
avg MOT failures per car
over 2.1 tests on record

What to check before buying a 2021 Volvo Xc40 Momentum B4 MHEV Auto

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) (100%) 206 95.9% 0.1
Other (0%) 1 100% 0

Mileage Distribution

Most 2021 Volvo Xc40 Momentum B4 MHEV Auto 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.

21,818
low mileage
27,417
typical
33,517
high mileage

Half of all 2021 Volvo Xc40 Momentum B4 MHEV Auto vehicles fall between 21,818 and 33,517 miles.

MOT History Averages

2.1
Avg MOT tests per vehicle
0.1
Avg failures per vehicle
0.9
Avg advisories per vehicle

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