Volvo XC40 - 2023
17.8 faults per 100 tests
Year average for all cars of 2023 is 36.8 faults per 100 tests
Dataset: MOT tests in Great Britain (period: 2024-01-01 to 2025-09-10) for Volvo XC40, model year 2023.
Sample size: 116 cars, 146 tests and 26 recorded faults.
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Less faults compared to the average car of same model year
Less faults compared to the average car of same model year
Quick summary
Total: 116 cars
The 2023 Volvo XC40 has an overall defect rate of 18 per 100 vehicles, significantly lower than the average of 36 per 100, marking a positive difference of 50%. The model excels particularly in categories such as brakes, steering, visibility, and lights, where it shows a much lower incidence of defects compared to the average vehicle. Notably, there are no reported defects in steering and several other categories, highlighting its reliability in these areas. Mileage data indicates a higher defect rate for vehicles with lower mileage, which is contrary to typical trends, suggesting possible early issues in newer models. Overall, the XC40 stands out positively for its robust performance in key safety and functionality aspects.
Cars by mileage segment
Total: 116 cars
Categories
Brakes
▲ 69.3% better
2.7 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 8.8 / 100 tests
- Brake disc or drum: insecure, fractured or otherwise likely to fail
- Excessive fluctuation in brake effort through each wheel revolution
Steering
▲ 100.0% better
0.0 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 0.3 / 100 tests
Visibility
▲ 53.4% better
2.7 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 5.8 / 100 tests
- Wiper blade: defective
Lights & Electrics
▲ 100.0% better
0.0 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 8.7 / 100 tests
Wheels & Suspension
▲ 34.8% better
30.1 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 46.2 / 100 tests
- A tyre: with a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords
- A tyre: with a lump, bulge or tear … or with cords exposed or damaged
- Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements
- A tyre: with a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords
- Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements
Body/Structure
▲ 100.0% better
0.0 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 1.0 / 100 tests
Equipment
▲ 100.0% better
0.0 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 1.3 / 100 tests
Other
▲ 100.0% better
0.0 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 1.1 / 100 tests
Fault rate by mileage segment
Model
Year average
* Metric: faults per 100 tests.
Most common faults (Top 10)
Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 8
A tyre: with a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords
FAIL
Occurrences: 5
A tyre: with a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 4
A tyre: with a lump, bulge or tear … or with cords exposed or damaged
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 3
Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements
FAIL
Occurrences: 2
Wiper blade: defective
MINOR
Occurrences: 2
Brake disc or drum: insecure, fractured or otherwise likely to fail
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 1
Excessive fluctuation in brake effort through each wheel revolution
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 1
Serious faults (Top 10)
A tyre: with a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords
FAIL
Occurrences: 5
Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements
FAIL
Occurrences: 2