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YV4162UK4N27907142022 VOLVO XC40Momentum (excl S60)

Risk Score
9
LOW RISK
out of 100
Safety Recalls
3 Found
3 campaigns
NHTSA Complaints
None
No complaints filed
Safety Rating
Not Tested
See iihs.org/ratings
Vehicle Age
4 yrs
Made in BELGIUM
Safety Grade
C
Score: 75/100
Verdict & Risk Assessment
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Executive Summary

2022 VOLVO XC40 was analyzed across NHTSA recalls, owner complaints, crash test data, and public auction records. There are 3 open recalls on record — verify these have been repaired before purchase.

  • ▸3 open recalls — verify these have been repaired before purchase
9/100
Low Risk
Low risk profile — minor signals only, likely routine.
LOWMODERATEHIGHCRITICAL
Contributing Risk Factors — 1 detected
3 model-wide recalls on record
+9
Critical Alerts
Title Brand CheckMined from auction damage fields and listing titles — not a DMV title history pull

No auction records available. Title brand status could not be verified — request title history from seller or state DMV.

Vehicle
Vehicle SpecificationsDecoded from NHTSA vPIC database
Make
VOLVO
Model
XC40
Year
2022
Trim / Series
Momentum (excl S60)
Body Style
Sport Utility Vehicle (SUV)/Multi-Purpose Vehicle (MPV)
Vehicle Type
MULTIPURPOSE PASSENGER VEHICLE (MPV)
Drive Type
AWD/All-Wheel Drive
Fuel Type
Gasoline
Engine
4-cyl 2.0L 248 hp
Transmission
Automatic
Manufacturer
VOLVO CAR CORPORATION
Assembly
GENT PLANT, BELGIUM
GVWR
Class 1D: 5,001 - 6,000 lb (2,268 - 2,722 kg)
Assembly Plant QualityPlant: GENT PLANT, BELGIUM
CQuality55/100
Standard📍 GENT PLANT, BELGIUM

No specific quality data available for this plant. No documented recall or complaint concentrations on record.

Safety
Safety IntelligenceComposite analysis from NHTSA recall, complaint, and crash data
Overall Safety Grade
C
Score: 75/100
Crash Test Rating20/40
Recall Safety25/30
Complaint History30/30
Recall Risk Score
15/100Low

✓ No high-risk recall components found

Modern Safety Index
87/100
Comprehensive
17 of 20 safety features detected
Driver Assistance FeaturesADAS equipment data from NHTSA vPIC database
Forward Collision Warning✓Standard
Automatic Emergency Braking✓Standard
Pedestrian AEB✓Standard
Rear AEB✓Standard
Lane Departure Warning✓Standard
Lane Keep Assist✓Standard
Lane Centering Assist?Unknown
Blind Spot Monitoring✓Standard
Rear Cross Traffic Alert?Unknown
Adaptive Cruise Control~Optional
Adaptive Headlights✓Standard
Auto High Beam✓Standard
Parking Assist✓Standard
Backup Camera✓Standard
Electronic Stability Control✓Standard
Tire Pressure Monitoring?Indirect
Event Data Recorder?Unknown
Crash Notification✓Standard
Dynamic Brake Support✓Standard
Keyless Ignition✓Standard
Recalls
Deferred Failure RiskComponents and defects approaching or past their known service milestones
28/100
Monitor Deferred Risk
3 component(s) approaching service intervals within the next 20,000 miles. Factor routine maintenance costs into your ownership budget.
⚠No odometer data on record. Mileage is estimated at ~48,000 mi based on average annual driving. Items marked EST. OVERDUE may already be due — verify service history with the seller. Items marked OVERDUE are confirmed past-due based on vehicle age alone.
DUE SOONHighTransmission Fluid / Service
Service interval: 60,000 mi · Est. ~48,000 mi (no odometer on record)
Schedule Transmission Fluid / Service service before 60,000 mi
Degraded transmission fluid destroys clutch packs and solenoids. CVT transmissions are especially sensitive — neglected fluid can result in a $4,000–$8,000 replacement.
EST. OVERDUEHighDifferential / Transfer Case Fluid
Service interval: 4 yr · Vehicle age: 4 yr · Past due by age
Service Differential / Transfer Case Fluid immediately — already past the 50,000 mi / 4 yr interval
On 4WD/AWD vehicles, neglected differential or transfer case fluid causes metal-on-metal wear. Replacement costs $1,500–$4,000.
DUE SOONHighCoolant Flush
Service interval: 100,000 mi · Est. ~48,000 mi (no odometer on record)
Schedule Coolant Flush service before 100,000 mi
Degraded coolant loses corrosion inhibitors and attacks aluminum engine components. Can cause head gasket failure and water pump corrosion.
NHTSA Safety Recalls
33 RECALLS
ℹ

NHTSA VIN-specific recall lookup returned no data for this VIN. The 3 recalls below are model-wide and may or may not apply to this exact vehicle depending on production date. Verify at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

Estimated Repair Completion (Statistical)

2 of 3 recalls have a low industry completion rate — statistically likely unrepaired.

41%
avg repaired

Statistical model based on recall age, component type, and manufacturer. Not a repair confirmation. Demand dealer service records.

VOLVO Recall Completion Rate — Industry Context
90%Good

VOLVO completes recalls at a good rate (90%), averaging about 16 months to remedy. Most affected vehicles are fixed.

Avg time to remedy open recall: ~16 months · Source: NHTSA Recall Completion Rate Reports

Avg Fix Time
16mo
#21V109000
Invalid Date

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:TRACTION BATTERY:MANAGEMENT SYSTEM/ENERGY CONTROL MODULE (BMS/BECM):SOFTWARE

SummaryVolvo Car USA, LLC (Volvo Car) is recalling certain 2021-2022 XC40 Recharge vehicles. The Battery Energy Control Module (BECM) microprocessor may reset and cause the high voltage system to disconnect.
Read full details...
ConsequenceA disconnected high voltage system can cause a loss of drive power, increasing the risk of a crash.
Est. Repair Completion~69%

~31% chance this recall was never fixed

Moderate Risk

Source: NHTSA statistical model by recall age & component type

#25V282000
Aug 2025

BACK OVER PREVENTION:SOFTWARE

SummaryVolvo Car USA, LLC (Volvo Car) is recalling certain 2021-2025 XC40, 2022 V90, 2022-2025 S90, V90CC, C40, XC60, 2023-2025 S60, V60, V60CC, XC90, and 2025 EC40 and EX40 vehicles. The rearview camera image may not display when the vehicle is placed in reverse. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 111, "Rear Visibility."
Read full details...
ConsequenceA rearview camera image that does not display reduces the driver's view of what is behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Est. Repair Completion~40%

~60% of these vehicles are statistically unrepaired

High Risk

Source: NHTSA statistical model by recall age & component type

#25V908000
Invalid Date

BACK OVER PREVENTION:SOFTWARE

SummaryVolvo Car USA, LLC (Volvo Car) is recalling certain 2021-2025 XC40, 2022 V90, 2022-2024 C40BEV, 2022-2025 S90, V90CC, XC60, 2023-2025 S60, V60, V60CC, XC90, and 2025 EC40, and EX40 vehicles. The rearview camera image may not display when the vehicle is placed in reverse. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 111, "Rear Visibility."
Read full details...
ConsequenceA rearview camera image that does not display reduces the driver's view behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Est. Repair Completion~14%

~86% of these vehicles are statistically unrepaired

High Risk

Source: NHTSA statistical model by recall age & component type

Recall IntelligenceDetailed analysis of recall history and severity
Recall Age — How Long Open
BACK OVER PREVENTION:SOFTWARE
255d open
OTA Remedy
Available
Over-the-air software fix available
First Recall
08/05/2025
3 total campaigns
Systems Recalled
Electrical
Recall Remedy Breakdown
0
Part Replacements
3
Software/OTA Updates
0
Buyback/Refund
0
High-Effort Repairs
Complaints
Details & Analysis
Financial
5-Year Total Cost of OwnershipEstimated based on EPA fuel data, risk-adjusted maintenance, and depreciation
$33,584
~$560/mo over 5 yrs
$0.7/mi
cost per mile
Fuel
$10,000
Insurance (est.)
$7,500
Maintenance
$7,500
Repair Risk Buffer
$1,500
Depreciation
$7,084

Estimated 5-year cost of ownership: $33,584 (~$560/mo). Repair risk buffer is standard due to vehicle risk profile.

Negotiation AmmunitionUse these data-backed findings to negotiate the price down
3 open recalls (unverified repair status)−$1,500
Total recommended deduction−$1,500
Pre-Purchase Inspection ChecklistTailored for the 2022 VOLVO XC40 — specific failure modes your mechanic must check, not a generic list
HIGH
Verify recall ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:TRACTION BATTERY:MANAGEMENT SYSTEM/ENERGY CONTROL MODULE (BMS/BECM):SOFTWARE has been repaired
Recall on record for: Volvo Car USA, LLC (Volvo Car) is recalling certain 2021-2022 XC40 Recharge vehicles. The Battery Energy Control Module
HIGH
Verify recall BACK OVER PREVENTION:SOFTWARE has been repaired
Recall on record for: Volvo Car USA, LLC (Volvo Car) is recalling certain 2021-2025 XC40, 2022 V90, 2022-2025 S90, V90CC, C40, XC60, 2023-2025
HIGH
Verify recall BACK OVER PREVENTION:SOFTWARE has been repaired
Recall on record for: Volvo Car USA, LLC (Volvo Car) is recalling certain 2021-2025 XC40, 2022 V90, 2022-2024 C40BEV, 2022-2025 S90, V90CC, XC
MEDIUM
Get an independent pre-purchase inspection from a trusted mechanic
For any used vehicle with a risk score above Low, a $100–$150 independent inspection is always worth it.
MEDIUM
Run a VIN check on NHTSA.gov to confirm all recalls are closed
Free at nhtsa.gov/vehicle-safety/recalls — enter the VIN and confirm all campaigns show as completed.
MEDIUM
Verify title is clean and check for salvage/rebuilt brands at your state DMV
Title washing across state lines is common — confirm with your state DMV before finalizing purchase.
Recall Probability ForecastEstimated likelihood of a new recall in the next 18 months based on NHTSA signals
5%
18-month
10%
2-year
Low Probability
Cumulative 2-year risk: 10%

5% baseline recall probability — no strong indicators of an imminent recall.

Maintenance ScheduleOEM-specified service intervals for this vehicle

Maintenance intervals vary significantly by make, model, year, engine, and driving conditions. Always follow the manufacturer's official schedule — not generic industry estimates.

Official VOLVO Maintenance Guide ↗Search Owner's Manual ↗

Tip: Request the seller's service records and compare against the manufacturer schedule. Missing intervals are a negotiation point.

History & Auctions
Insurance Cost EstimateEstimated annual premiums based on vehicle profile, theft data, and NHTSA safety ratings
Full Coverage
$1,770–$2,250/yr
~$148–$188/mo
Liability Only
$560–$710/yr
~$47–$59/mo
Category: Standard Vehicle

Based on 2024 national avg ($2,011/yr full coverage). Individual rates vary by driver, location & insurer. Always compare 3+ quotes.

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Complete Data TableAll decoded fields in a single flattened view

Vehicle Identity

VINYV4162UK4N2790714
Model Year2022
MakeVOLVO
ModelXC40
TrimMomentum (excl S60)
SeriesRecharge
Vehicle TypeMULTIPURPOSE PASSENGER VEHICLE (MPV)

Body & Configuration

Body StyleSport Utility Vehicle (SUV)/Multi-Purpose Vehicle (MPV)
Seat Rows5
Drive TypeAWD/All-Wheel Drive
Fuel TypeGasoline
TransmissionAutomatic

Engine

Engine Cylinders4
Displacement (L)2.0
Horsepower248

Manufacturer

ManufacturerVOLVO CAR CORPORATION
Assembly CityGENT PLANT
Assembly CountryBELGIUM

VIN Structure

WMI (Chars 1–3)YV4
Check Digit (Char 9)4
Model Year Code (Char 10)N
Plant Code (Char 11)2
Sequence (Chars 12–17)790714

Safety Data

NHTSA Recall Count3
NHTSA Complaint Count0
VIN Structure DecodeISO 3779 character-by-character breakdown of this Vehicle Identification Number
Y
1
V
2
4
3
1
4
6
5
2
6
U
7
K
8
4
9
N
10
2
11
7
12
9
13
0
14
7
15
1
16
4
17
WMI (1–3)
VDS (4–8)
Check Digit (9)
Model Year (10)
Serial (11–17)
Y
World Manufacturer
Country & region of manufacture
Position 1
V
Manufacturer
Specific manufacturer identifier
Position 2
4
Vehicle Type
Division or vehicle type
Position 3
162UK
Vehicle Descriptor Section (VDS)
Body style, engine type, restraint system
Position 4–8
4
Check Digit
Mathematical validation character
Position 9
N
Model Year
Year of manufacture
Position 10
2
Assembly Plant
Where the vehicle was assembled
Position 11
790714
Production Sequence
Unique serial number for this vehicle
Position 12–17
Country of Manufacture
Sweden
From VIN position 1 (Y)
Model Year Character
"N" → 2022
Could also be 1992
Check Digit (Pos 9)
✓ Valid
ISO 3779 weighted-sum algorithm
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Reliability Scores
Year-by-year reliability ratings
Years to Avoid
Best & worst model years ranked
Common Problems
Owner complaints & known defects
All NHTSA Recalls
Complete recall campaign history
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Disclaimer: Data sourced from NHTSA public APIs and scraped auction listings. For informational purposes only. Not a substitute for a paid vehicle history report. Retrieved: 4/17/2026, 4:52:24 PM.