Volvo Xc40 Rdesign Pro T5 Recharge A (2021)
2021 Volvo Xc40 Rdesign Pro T5 Recharge A
CarHunch analysed 1,227 real MOT records for the 2021 Volvo Xc40 Rdesign Pro T5 Recharge A. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.
The 2021 Volvo XC40 Recharge is a strong performer in the MOT, with a 92% first-time pass rate that's well above the UK average of 80%, and only 8% of vehicles have ever recorded a dangerous defect — a reassuringly low figure that suggests structural and safety issues are rare. The hybrid-electric powertrain appears sound, with no meaningful reliability split between fuel types since 99.8% of the cohort runs on that system.
At just 32,000 miles median for a three-year-old vehicle, these cars are running below average mileage, which partly explains the clean MOT record. The 0.21 average failures per vehicle and 1.4 advisories signal that when faults do crop up, they're typically minor — so if you're shopping for one, a pre-purchase inspection is less critical than with older stock, but do still verify the hybrid battery warranty status and check the service history to confirm Volvo's maintenance schedule has been followed.
What to check before buying a 2021 Volvo Xc40 Rdesign Pro T5 Recharge 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) (100%) | 1,225 | 92% | 0.21 |
| Other (0%) | 1 | 100% | 0 |
| Electric (0%) | 1 | 100% | 0 |
Mileage Distribution
Most 2021 Volvo Xc40 Rdesign Pro T5 Recharge 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 Rdesign Pro T5 Recharge A vehicles fall between 23,212 and 43,930 miles.
MOT History Averages
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