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2021 Volvo XC40 1.5L Petrol · SL21 VMM

SL21 VMM

2021 Volvo XC40 (1.5L, petrol). First registered 23/04/2021. Recorded mileage 30,245 miles. MOT valid until 27/01/2027.

Make & Model
VOLVO XC40
Year / Origin
2021 · Edinburgh
MOT Status
Valid until 27/01/2027
Road Tax
Recorded Mileage
30,245 mi
ULEZ Compliance
ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
Fuel & Engine
Petrol · 1.5L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults
MOT Status
Valid
Valid until 27/01/2027
Tax Status
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Fuel Type
Petrol
Year
2021
Engine
1477cc
Mechanical Assessment

AI-generated interpretation of this vehicle’s MOT record — not an official statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.

This vehicle is in a stable roadworthy condition with a clean maintenance trend. The most recent MOT on 28 January 2026 at 30,245 miles passed without any defects or advisories. This follows a consistent pattern of clean certificates, indicating the car has been kept in a state of good repair. The mileage data presents a significant anomaly that requires scrutiny. The vehicle recorded 43,303 miles during the 11 April 2024 test, yet the subsequent test on 28 April 2025 shows a lower figure of 30,081 miles. This discrepancy of over 13,000 miles suggests either a clerical recording error by the tester in 2024 or a potential issue with the odometer. Aside from this irregularity, the overall usage remains typical for a five year old vehicle. The MOT history is remarkably sparse regarding mechanical faults. There are no mentions of worn suspension bushes, brake disc corrosion, or tyre tread issues across all entries. The failure on 23 April 2025 was resolved within five days, and the lack of recorded defects during that failure suggests a minor administrative or lighting issue rather than a structural or mechanical breakdown. A buyer should focus their physical inspection on verifying the actual mileage to resolve the 2024 data conflict. Given the absence of recorded advisories, the primary focus should be on checking the condition of consumables that the MOT may not have flagged as critical, such as the depth of the tyre treads and the service history of the engine oil and filters. There is no evidence of recurring mechanical failure to suggest deeper drivetrain or structural risks.

SL21 VMM Key Findings

  • 4 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 28/01/2026
  • 30,245 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 1 historical MOT failure
  • No defects recorded at the latest MOT

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MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
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/ 100 · Good
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good

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✓ Valid MOT
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✓ Good MOT pass rate (75%)
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Reliability & Known Issues

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.

SL21 VMM Mileage History

  1. 11/04/202443,303 mi
  2. 23/04/202530,081 mi-13,222 mi
  3. 28/04/202530,081 mi
  4. 28/01/202630,245 mi+164 mi

Average of roughly -7,258 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.

Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.

SL21 VMM MOT History

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MOT Analysis

Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.

4 MOT tests are recorded for this 2021 Volvo Xc40 (SL21 VMM) between April 2024 and January 2026.

The record contains 3 passes and 1 failure.

The most recent test on 28 January 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.

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