Volvo Xc40 reliability
The Volvo Xc40 fails its MOT less often than most cars up to 5 years old: 10.1% of 38,893 tests failed in 2023, against 14% on average.
15 DVSA recalls for the Volvo Xc40
Most cover a batch of cars built in a set period, and dealers fix them free. Sweep’s check shows the recalls for a car’s age and whether the DVSA has one outstanding.
CMA Cell Modules
On affected vehicles the High Voltage (HV) Battery may have a manufacturing defect which could cause the Battery Cells to overheat when the HV Battery is fully charged. In a worst-case scenario there is a risk of fire when the vehicle is parked up with a fully charged HV Battery.
Fix: Check and replace the HV Battery Cells if necessary and install modified software.
Recalled models: XC40 · 7,760 vehicles
BCM2 SW – Safety Notice
Affected vehicles may experience a temporary loss of braking functionality after coasting downhill with ‘B’ mode selected or when using One Pedal Drive. This could potentially lead to a collision.
Fix: Install modified software via an Over the Air (OTA) update.
Recalled models: XC40 · 791 vehicles
Due to a software error the left rear indicator may stop working. Should this happen it will be an intermittent issue and a message will be shown in the driver display. By turning the indictor off and back on again the indicator should return to full functionality: if the warning message is no longer displayed the indicator has full functionality.
Due to a software error the left rear indicator may stop working. Should this happen it will be an intermittent issue and a message will be shown in the driver display. By turning the indictor off and back on again the indicator should return to full functionality: if the warning message is no longer displayed the indicator has full functionality.
Fix: Solution is to upgrade the software.
Recalled models: XC40 · 18,755 vehicles
During driving or idle the O-Ring may become twisted or break. Should this occur there could be an oil leak a message for low engine oil level displayed in the vehicle or an unusual smell in the cabin. In a worst case scenario this could cause a thermal event.
During driving or idle the O-Ring may become twisted or break. Should this occur there could be an oil leak a message for low engine oil level displayed in the vehicle or an unusual smell in the cabin. In a worst case scenario this could cause a thermal event.
Fix: Replace O-Ring
Recalled models: XC40 · 13,701 vehicles
There may be a potential software error in the brake control module.
There may be a potential software error in the brake control module.
Fix: Update the brake control module software.
Recalled models: XC40 · 10,197 vehicles
The starter motor may engage incorrectly
The starter motor may engage incorrectly and this may lead to a noise when starting the engine or even non-start.
Fix: Download modified software.
Recalled models: XC40 · 1,954 vehicles
Potentially insufficient or missing welding connection in the hydraulic unit of the brake system
There may be an insufficient or missing welding connection in the Hydraulic Unit of the Brake System.
Fix: Replace the Hydraulic Unit.
Recalled models: XC40 · 28 vehicles
High voltage contactors in the battery energy control module may open during driving
High voltage contactors may open during driving resulting in a risk that the high voltage system may be unintentionally disconnected causing a loss of propulsion.
Fix: Software upgrade to be carried out.
Recalled models: XC40 RECHARGE · 134 vehicles
Two nuts on the brake booster have been assembled with insufficient torque
Two nuts on the Brake Booster have been assembled with insufficient torque.
Fix: Replace the existing two nuts with two locks nuts assembled with the correct torque.
Recalled models: XC40 · 165 vehicles
A cable harness in the engine compartment may be assembled in the incorrect position
A cable harness in the engine compartment may be assembled in the incorrect position.
Fix: The cable harness is to be secured in the correct position.
Recalled models: XC40 · 5,173 vehicles
Bolts in the battery disconnect unit are not torqued to specification
Bolts in the Battery Disconnect Unit (BDU) [a component of the High Voltage (HV) Battery] are not torqued according to specification and a bolt may come loose.
Fix: Replace the High Voltage Battery
Recalled models: XC40 · 1 vehicles
Software issue means that automatic emergency brake system may not engage
The Automatic Emergency Brake System a function of the IntelliSafe system may not always engage increasing the risk of a collision
Fix: Affected vehicles must have new software downloaded
Recalled models: XC40 · 56,385 vehicles
One of the nuts securing the brake booster to the firewall is missing.
On affected vehicles one of the nuts securing the brake booster to the firewall is missing
Fix: Fit the missing nut.
Recalled models: XC40 · 224 vehicles
Possible software issue in the vehicle connectivity module (vcm)
There may be a software issue in the Vehicle Connectivity Module.
Fix: Upgrade software in the Vehicle Connectivity Module.
Recalled models: XC40 · 7,322 vehicles
Rear seat back lock strikers may be missing on both sides of the seat
The rear seat back lock strikers may be missing on both sides of the seat which could cause the backrest not to remain in the upright position.
Fix: On affected vehicles install the missing striker plates.
Recalled models: XC40 · 15 vehicles
Checking a Volvo Xc40 before you buy
Look at the parts above at the viewing, and read the car’s own MOT history: advisories for the same parts suggest the problem is already starting. Sweep’s free check shows every MOT, advisory and mileage reading for a registration.