2021 Volvo XC40 1.5L Petrol · SR21 AFE
2021 Volvo XC40 (1.5L, petrol). First registered 03 Jul 2021. Recorded mileage 32,065 miles. MOT valid until 22 Mar 2027. Taxed until 01 Apr 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLVO XC40
- Year / Origin
- 2021 · Dundee
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 22 Mar 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Apr 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 32,065 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 6)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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SR21 AFE Key Findings
- 3 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 23/03/2026
- 32,065 miles recorded at latest MOT
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
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SR21 AFE MOT History
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3 MOT tests are recorded for this 2021 Volvo Xc40 (SR21 AFE) between May 2024 and March 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.
SR21 AFE Mileage History
- 31/05/202425,761 mi
- 23/05/202531,706 mi+5,945 mi
- 23/03/202632,065 mi+359 mi
Average of roughly 3,483 miles per year across 3 recorded odometer readings.
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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.
MOT Roadworthiness: Excellent
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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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- Infotainment Freezing and Software GlitchesModerate
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 FaultsModerate
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 IssuesModerate
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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