Volvo Xc40 Plus Recharge EV (2022)
2022 Volvo Xc40 Plus Recharge EV
CarHunch analysed 890 real MOT records for the 2022 Volvo Xc40 Plus Recharge EV. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.
The 2022 Volvo XC40 Plus Recharge EV passes its first MOT 88.1% of the time, well above the UK average of 80%, suggesting this electric model is built solidly and owners are maintaining them well. With only 3.3% of vehicles ever flagging a dangerous defect, it's a safe bet mechanically.
At just under 27,000 miles median mileage for a two-year-old car, these are genuinely low-use vehicles—typical of EV owners who charge at home and don't rack up daily commute miles. The 0.11 average failures per vehicle is excellent, though the 0.7 advisories per vehicle suggests minor wear items (likely brake fluid, cabin filters, or suspension components) crop up occasionally; budget for preventative checks every couple of years even if nothing feels broken.
What to check before buying a 2022 Volvo Xc40 Plus 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 Xc40 Plus 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 Xc40 Plus Recharge EV vehicles fall between 20,405 and 35,235 miles.
MOT History Averages
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