2021 Volvo XC40 1.5L Petrol · PY71 DMU
2021 Volvo XC40 (1.5L, petrol). First registered 31/12/2021. Recorded mileage 16,153 miles. MOT valid until 27/02/2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLVO XC40
- Year / Origin
- 2021 · Carlisle
- MOT Status
- Valid until 27/02/2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 16,153 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 2021
- Engine
- 1477cc
PY71 DMU Key Findings
- 3 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 27/02/2026
- 16,153 miles recorded at latest MOT
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Excellent
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Known faults for Volvo XC40
Our database tracks 3 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
PY71 DMU Mileage History
- 25/10/202410,953 mi
- 28/02/202510,961 mi+8 mi
- 27/02/202616,153 mi+5,192 mi
Average of roughly 3,874 miles per year across 3 recorded odometer readings.
PY71 DMU 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 (PY71 DMU) between October 2024 and February 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 0 failures.
No failures or advisories appear anywhere in the recorded tests, so the documented MOT record is relatively clean.
Common Problems: VOLVO XC40
Known issues reported by owners and MOT testers.
- Infotainment Freezing and Software Glitches(Moderate)
Earlier cars with Sensus and 2022+ models with Google-based Android Automotive can suffer from screen freezes, blackouts, or lost GPS/connectivity.
- 12V Battery Drain and Start-Stop Faults(Moderate)
Battery-management and software issues can flatten the auxiliary or main 12V battery, causing stop-start failure and low-voltage warnings.
- Powered Tailgate Strut and Rear-End Hardware Issues(Moderate)
The power tailgate on earlier XC40s can corrode, strain or stop closing properly, especially on cars living outdoors through salted winters.
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