2023 Volvo XC40: petrol or diesel?
Petrol, diesel and hybrid versions go wrong in different ways, so each has its own figures from the MOTs these cars had during 2023–2025. Pick the one you’re looking at: the fuel is on the logbook and in the car’s MOT history.
Petrol and Diesel versions had too few MOTs for figures of their own, or weren’t sold.
Known faults on every 2023 Volvo XC40
Reported by owners, mechanics and buying guides for this model and age. Check which engine the car has, as some apply to one engine only.
- All engines
Brake servo and emergency braking recalls
Recalls covered brake servos not properly secured (2020 and 2021), emergency braking software, rear seat latches, a wiring harness that could chafe, and a loose high-voltage battery on electrified versions.
At the viewing: Ask a Volvo dealer to check the VIN for outstanding recalls.
- All engines
Vibration through the car
Some owners report vibration through the chassis and suspension.
At the viewing: Feel for vibration at different speeds.
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Other years
Every year of the Volvo XC40 compared
| Year | MOT tests | Most flagged |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | – | Too new for MOT data |
| 2025 | – | Too new for MOT data |
| 2024 | – | Too new for MOT data |
| 2022 | 16,290 | Tyres 22% |
| 2021 | 49,489 | Tyres 24% |
| 2020 | 72,937 | Tyres 23% |
| 2019 | 44,763 | Tyres 25% |
| 2018 | 19,657 | Tyres 26% |