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Volvo C40 Recharge (XC40-based coupe) (2022-present) reliability

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Volvo C40 Recharge (XC40-based coupe) built around 2022: more dangerous faults than average

Testers find a dangerous fault on Volvo C40 Recharge (XC40-based coupe) models built around 2022 more often than on similar cars the same age. Look closely at the tyres on any car you view.

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Key figure

5% of MOT tests on Volvo C40 Recharge (XC40-based coupe) models built around 2022 found a fault the tester marked as dangerous, against 3% for similar cars the same age.

Most common issue

The most common MOT issue on Volvo C40 Recharge (XC40-based coupe) models built around 2022 involves the tyres.

Volvo C40 Recharge (XC40-based coupe)
average reliability2022-presentSUVELECTRICITY

Based on 1,271 tests of C40 models registered 2022+.

About 1 in 9 electricity C40 cars registered in 2022 (10.7%) failed their first MOT.

Based on 1,635 first MOTs (DVSA MOT results, 2025).

1.6% of C40 Recharge (XC40-based coupe) MOTs failed and still hadn't passed 3 days later. That's for cars built around 2022 (3 years old), all fuels combined.

Based on 1,271 tests (DVSA MOT results, 2025). A fail that passed a retest within 3 days, even the same day, isn't counted. Nor is a fail with no later MOT on record.

About 1 in 20 C40 Recharge (XC40-based coupe) MOTs (5.4%) found at least one dangerous defect. These are cars built around 2022 (3 years old).

Based on 1,271 tests (DVSA MOT results, 2025). Dangerous is the most serious grade an MOT gives: a direct risk to road safety.

Recharge (XC40-based coupe) fail rate by age

Below typicalAbove typicalHigh (28% or more)Highest fail rateUK average for cars this age
Age / builtFail rateMOT tests
3 yearsbuilt around 2022
1,2719.7%

Fail rate is the share of MOT tests that ended in a fail. Retests count as tests. How we count fail rates Build years are worked out from age, so they are approximate. Tests counted are 2025 MOTs. Highest fail rate at 3 years old.

How the C40 Recharge (XC40-based coupe) compares

At each age below, see how the C40 Recharge (XC40-based coupe) holds up against other cars the same age. The averages combine all fuel types.

Based on 44,837 tests across 8 Volvo models, built around 2022 (3 years old).

Below typicalAbove typicalHigh (28% or more)Highest fail rateVolvo average
Age / builtFail rateMOT tests
3 yearsbuilt around 2022
1,2719.7%

Fail rate is the share of MOT tests that ended in a fail. Retests count as tests. How we count fail rates Build years are worked out from age, so they are approximate. Tests counted are 2025 MOTs.

What to check before viewing

The model's most common MOT issues, turned into things you can ask about or look for.

Independent inspection

High priority

Have an independent specialist inspect the car before you commit.

Brake discs

High priority

Ask for the date and mileage of the last disc replacement; visually check for a deep wear lip and rust pitting on each disc.

Tyres

Worth checking

Check tread depth across the full width on all four; uneven wear suggests alignment or suspension issues.

Vehicle-specific check

Worth checking

Check the car’s number plate on MOT Wise to see its own MOT history and any recalls for its build years.

Windscreen

If you have time

Inspect for chips and cracks in the wiper sweep area (Zone A) — these will fail an MOT.

Other SUVs to compare

Other SUVs, with each one's figures taken at the same age as the C40 Recharge (XC40-based coupe).

  1. 1

    Honda HR-V

    Same body type, tested at the same age

    Fail rate
    4.9%
    Fail, no pass in 3 days
    0.3%
    Dangerous
    1%
    Still registered at 10 years
    97%

    Lower fail rate: 4.9%, against 9.7% for the Volvo C40 Recharge (XC40-based coupe), both built around 2022.

    4,493 MOT tests on cars built around 2022

  2. 2

    Lexus UX

    Same body type, tested at the same age

    Fail rate
    4.9%
    Fail, no pass in 3 days
    0.6%
    Dangerous
    1.2%

    Lower fail rate: 4.9%, against 9.7% for the Volvo C40 Recharge (XC40-based coupe), both built around 2022.

    4,866 MOT tests on cars built around 2022

  3. 3

    Lexus RX

    Same body type, tested at the same age

    Fail rate
    4.3%
    Fail, no pass in 3 days
    0.6%
    Dangerous
    1.5%
    Still registered at 10 years
    90.4%

    Lower fail rate: 4.3%, against 9.7% for the Volvo C40 Recharge (XC40-based coupe), both built around 2022.

    2,386 MOT tests on cars built around 2022

  4. 4

    Toyota Yaris Cross

    Same body type, tested at the same age

    Fail rate
    7%
    Fail, no pass in 3 days
    0.5%
    Dangerous
    0.7%

    Lower fail rate: 7.0%, against 9.7% for the Volvo C40 Recharge (XC40-based coupe), both built around 2022.

    11,364 MOT tests on cars built around 2022

Fail rate
= the share of MOT tests that ended in a fail. Retests count as tests.
Fail, no pass in 3 days
= the share of MOT tests that failed and still hadn't passed 3 days later. A fail that passed a retest within 3 days, even the same day, isn't counted.
Dangerous
= the share of MOT tests where the tester marked a fault as dangerous. It is against the law to drive the car until it is fixed.
Still registered at 10 years
= the share of cars still registered (taxed or declared off the road) 10 years after they were first registered.

Recall context

2 recalls in all

Both C40 Recharge (XC40-based coupe) recalls cover cars built in these years.

  • 2 recalls

Top concerns

  • BCM2 SW – safety notice
  • There may be a potential software error in the brake control module.

For the exact car, check GOV.UK's recall checker with the number plate.

Recharge (XC40-based coupe) variants compared

C40 Recharge (XC40-based coupe) variants built around 2022

The fail rate for each C40 Recharge (XC40-based coupe) variant, grouped by fuel. Each row counts fails per MOT test, the same way as the main fail rate chart.

Electricity

  • C40 PRO RECHARGE TWIN EV AWD9.3%600 tests
  • C40 CORE RECHARGE EV9.1%230 tests
All generations of this modelEnough data

Most common issues on Volvo C40 models of this age

This list covers every Volvo C40 built around 2022, whichever generation it is. We don't have a defect list for the Recharge (XC40-based coupe) on its own.

Most common advisories and fails

In order of the share of MOT tests that recorded each one

  1. 1
    Advisory

    Tyre worn close to the legal limit or worn on the edge

    16.1%
    Advisory: 325Fail: 7 (2% of the times it was found)
  2. 2
    Advisory

    Tyre slightly damaged, cracking or perishing

    11.7%
    Advisory: 130Fail: 74 (36% of the times it was found)
  3. 3
    Advisory

    Tyre has a cut that does not reach the ply or cords

    8.2%
    Advisory: 106Fail: 43 (29% of the times it was found)
  4. 4
    Advisory

    Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    1.7%
    Advisory: 38Fail: 0 (0% of the times it was found)
  5. 5
    Minor

    Windscreen damaged, but the driver can still see clearly

    1.1%
    Advisory: 0Fail: 0 (0% of the times it was found)

Based on 1,287 tests

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Frequently asked questions

Built around 2022 (3 years old), the Volvo C40 Recharge (XC40-based coupe) (2022-present) fails MOTs at about the rate typical for this age. This is based on 1,271 3-year-old MOT tests from DVSA data. Each retest counts as a test.

*The build year is worked out from the date a car was first used on UK roads. For most cars this matches when it was registered, but imports may differ by a few months.

Data sourced from DVSA MOT History API. From 1,271 MOT tests on Volvo C40 models first registered from 2022. These figures are a guide, not a guarantee.