Volvo XC40 statistics

• Licensed in Great Britain 174,993 +19.6% on a year earlier
• Declared SORN 1,060 Off the road, not taxed
• MOT first-time pass rate, 2025 90.0% Cars of the same ages 86.8%
• Rank by number licensed No. 46 of 1,159 models we cover
• Licensed count At its peak highest since 2017
• Average annual mileage 8,299 miles a year

How many Volvo XC40s are left in Great Britain?

There were 174,993 Volvo XC40s licensed in Great Britain at the end of March 2026, and a further 1,060 declared off the road (SORN). That is the most on the road at any year end since 2017.

Volvo XC40 MOT reliability

In 2025, 90.0% of Volvo XC40 MOT tests were passed first time, against 72.8% for all cars. Cars of the same ages as the Volvo XC40s tested pass 86.8% of the time, so the Volvo XC40 does better than average for its age, by 3.2 points. In 2024 its pass rate was 90.2%.

Volvo XC40 MOT failures

Tyres is the most common reason a Volvo XC40 fails its MOT, appearing on 43.0% of failed tests. A failed test can have defects in more than one category, so shares add up to more than 100%. 4.9% of Volvo XC40 tests found at least one dangerous defect, against 7.3% for all cars.

Most common Volvo XC40 MOT defects and advisories

The single most common reason a Volvo XC40 failed its MOT in 2025 was “Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick”, on 26.1% of 8,849 failed tests. 34.6% of tests ended with at least one advisory, a problem to watch that did not fail the test; the most common was “Tread depth: worn close to legal limit or worn on edge”. The same fault on any wheel or side counts once.

Volvo XC40 by year

5 years of the Volvo XC40, by year of first registration, have their own page with MOT results, common faults, mileage and how many are left. Against all cars of the same age, the 2018 cars did best at their 2025 MOT (87.3% passed first time) and the 2022 cars worst (91.8%).

Volvo XC40 engine sizes and fuel types

Of the 168,961 Volvo XC40s licensed in the UK at the end of 2025, 63.7% have an engine of 1,901cc to 2,000cc, and 27.0% have an engine of 1,401cc to 1,500cc. The share with an engine of 1,901cc to 2,000cc has fallen from 85.9% in 2018 to 63.7%. Hybrids made up 0.0% of those licensed in 2018 and 50.0% in 2025.

United Kingdom figures from DfT table VEH0220 (licensed cars at the end of each year, SORN excluded), so they differ slightly from the Great Britain counts elsewhere on this page. How we use engine sizes.

Volvo XC40 fuel economy and CO2

The Vehicle Certification Agency’s new car data lists the Volvo XC40 from 2018, and still lists it. On the WLTP test (listings 2019 to 2026), official combined fuel economy for its petrol, diesel and petrol hybrid versions ranges from 31.0 to 51.6 mpg, with CO2 of 143 to 205 g/km; electric versions have an official range of 262 to 334 miles; plug-in hybrid versions are rated at 112.8 to 134.3 mpg (weighted). On the older NEDC test (listings 2018), official combined fuel economy for its petrol and diesel versions ranges from 39.2 to 58.9 mpg, with CO2 of 127 to 168 g/km.

Source:VCA July 2000 to 15 September 2026 Updated 15 Sept 2026

• Official figures from laboratory type-approval tests. VCA says they may not be achieved in real-world driving, and should not be used to rank cars with similar figures.
• NEDC figures (in VCA’s data until September 2018) and WLTP figures (from the 2019 guide) come from different tests, so they are shown separately and should not be compared.
• Plug-in hybrid figures are VCA’s weighted values, which count driving on battery power as well as on fuel.
• Electric cars produce no exhaust CO2; range and miles per kWh are VCA’s official figures.
• Engine sizes are rounded to the nearest 0.1 litre. A version is one line in VCA’s data (description, gearbox, engine and fuel), counted once however many years it was listed. Matched from VCA’s model names “XC40, MY20”, “XC40, MY21”, “XC40 MY19”, “XC40, MY19”. How we use VCA’s figures.

Volvo XC40 safety recalls

DVSA lists 15 safety recalls for the Volvo XC40 since 1992, the first in 2018. The most recent was launched on 13 July 2026.

All 15 Volvo XC40 recalls, with defects, remedies and build dates

A recall applies to cars built on particular dates or with particular VINs, not to every Volvo XC40. The details come from manufacturers through DVSA, which says they may be delayed or incomplete. To check a specific car, use GOV.UK’s vehicle recall check or ask the manufacturer or a dealer. How we match recalls to models.

Source:DVSA,UK Motoring analysis January 1992 to September 2026 Updated 15 Sept 2026

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