2021 Volvo XC40 Rdesign PRO T5 Recharge A 1.5L Hybrid electric · BJ71 XSF
2021 Volvo XC40 Rdesign PRO T5 Recharge A (1.5L, hybrid electric). First registered 01 Oct 2021. Recorded mileage 103,020 miles. MOT expired on 06 Oct 2026. Taxed until 01 Mar 2027. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- VOLVO XC40 RDESIGN PRO T5 RECHARGE A
- Year / Origin
- 2021 · Birmingham
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 06 Oct 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Mar 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 103,020 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Exempt (Zero Emissions)
- Fuel & Engine
- HYBRID ELECTRIC · 1.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
Outstanding Safety Recall Notice
Action RequiredOfficial DVSA telemetry indicates this vehicle has an unaddressed manufacturer safety recall. Remedial repairs are legally required to be carried out 100% free of charge by an authorised main dealer.
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BJ71 XSF Key Findings
- 3 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 07/10/2025
- 103,020 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
BJ71 XSF MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
3 MOT tests are recorded for this 2021 Volvo Xc40 Rdesign Pro T5 Recharge A (BJ71 XSF) between October 2024 and October 2025.
The record contains 2 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 07 October 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (8 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 8 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Rear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick Both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))”; “Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))”.
BJ71 XSF Mileage History
- 08/10/202472,742 mi
- 07/10/2025103,020 mi+30,278 mi
- 07/10/2025103,020 mi
Average of roughly 30,384 miles per year across 3 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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