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Volvo V40 Cross Country Lux D2 Auto Reliability, MOT Pass Rate & Common Faults

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Is the Volvo V40 Cross Country Lux D2 Auto reliable? We analysed 662 real MOT tests across 160 vehicles to find out.

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Data last updated: · Based on 662 real MOT tests
MOT Pass Rate
88.8%
Typical Mileage
68,262mi
Annual Mileage
7,544mi/yr
Est. Lifespan
yrs

The Volvo V40 Cross Country Lux D2 Auto is above average for reliability based on real UK MOT data. Here's everything you need to know before buying a used Volvo V40 Cross Country Lux D2 Auto.

Specifications

Volvo V40 Cross Country Lux D2 Auto — specs & performance

Verified from DVLA & DVSA records

A snapshot of the engine, performance, dimensions, fuel economy and running costs for the Volvo V40 Cross Country Lux D2 Auto — drawn from official DVLA vehicle records and the DVSA fuel-economy database.

1560cc
Engine
115bhp
Power
68.9mpg
Combined
108g/km
CO₂

Engine & Performance

Engine size
1560cc
Power
115 BHP
Fuel type
Diesel

Body & Dimensions

Body type
Car
Common colour
Silver
Wheel plan
2 Axle Rigid Body

Fuel Economy

Combined
68.9 mpg
Urban
62.8 mpg
Extra-urban
72.4 mpg
Fuel cost / 12k mi
£1146

Tax & Emissions

CO2 output
108 g/km Band B
Emission class
Not Available
Road tax (12 mo.)
£20
Road tax (6 mo.)
£N/A
Sources: DVLA vehicle register · DVSA fuel-economy database · VCA emissions data. Specifications reflect a representative Volvo V40 Cross Country Lux D2 Auto record and may vary by trim, year and option pack.

Volvo V40 Cross Country Lux D2 Auto Number Plates

Number plates registered to a Volvo V40 Cross Country Lux D2 Auto. Click on any registration for full vehicle details — including MOT history, mileage records, previous owners and damage history.

Volvo V40 Cross Country Lux D2 Auto Mileage — What's Normal?

How many miles does a typical Volvo V40 Cross Country Lux D2 Auto owner drive per year? Use this to check if a car you're looking at has suspiciously low or high mileage.

Low usage
4,729 mi/yr
Typical
7,544 mi/yr
Average
8,357 mi/yr
Heavy usage
10,423 mi/yr

Volvo V40 Cross Country Lux D2 Auto Mileage Distribution

Total mileage recorded across all Volvo V40 Cross Country Lux D2 Auto MOT tests. If the car you're looking at is above the 75th percentile, it's done more miles than most.

Median
68,262 mi
75th Percentile
89,612 mi
95th Percentile
119,526 mi
Max Recorded
190,568 mi

How Does the Volvo V40 Cross Country Lux D2 Auto Compare?

MOT pass rates compared to similar models. Click any model for the full breakdown.

Model Pass Rate Tests Typical Mileage Lifespan
Volvo V40 Cross Country Lux D2 Auto THIS CAR 88.8% 662 68,262 mi — yrs
Volvo V70 71% 1,930,508 113,181 mi 29 yrs
Volvo V40 73.7% 1,865,374 76,415 mi 30 yrs
Volvo S40 69.9% 1,390,271 84,701 mi 30 yrs
Rolls Royce Unknown 85.9% 860 45,769 mi — yrs

Compared to the Volvo V70 (71.0% pass rate) and the Volvo V40 (73.7% pass rate), the Volvo V40 Cross Country Lux D2 Auto outperforms both on MOT reliability.

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Should you buy a used Volvo V40 Cross Country Lux D2 Auto?

The Volvo V40 Cross Country Lux D2 Auto has an overall MOT pass rate of 88.8% across 662 real MOT tests — comfortably above the UK average, which puts it among the more reliable models on UK roads.

A typical Volvo V40 Cross Country Lux D2 Auto owner drives around 7,544 miles per year. If the car you're looking at is significantly above this, expect more wear on suspension, brakes and tyres. If it's well below, the vehicle may have been sitting unused — check for perished rubber, corroded discs and stale fluids.

Before committing to a purchase, we recommend running a full vehicle history check on the specific car. This will reveal any outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies that the seller may not disclose — and that the MOT data alone can't tell you.

Volvo V40 Cross Country Lux D2 Auto — Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Volvo V40 Cross Country Lux D2 Auto reliable?
Based on 662 MOT tests, the Volvo V40 Cross Country Lux D2 Auto has a 88.8% pass rate — above the UK average, suggesting good reliability.
What are the common problems on a Volvo V40 Cross Country Lux D2 Auto?
The most common failure point is general wear and tear.
How many miles does a Volvo V40 Cross Country Lux D2 Auto do per year?
The typical Volvo V40 Cross Country Lux D2 Auto does around 7,544 miles per year. Anything significantly above or below this is worth investigating.
How long does a Volvo V40 Cross Country Lux D2 Auto last?
Lifespan data is not yet available for this model.
Should I get a vehicle check before buying a Volvo V40 Cross Country Lux D2 Auto?
Yes. An MOT pass rate tells you about the model in general, but a vehicle history check reveals the specific car's finance, stolen, write-off and mileage history — things the seller may not disclose.