2020 · 4 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2020 Volvo XC40 MOT pass rate and common faults

24,366 MOT tests in 2024. 91.1% passed first time, compared with 86.9% for all cars the same age.

105Above average
Passed first time91.1%
Failed or needed repairs8.9%
Typical mileage at test30,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 24,366 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick2.7%
    1,103 marked dangerous
  2. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords1.7%
  3. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm1.0%
    485 marked dangerous
  4. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively0.8%
  5. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed0.5%
    188 marked dangerous
  6. Headlamp aim: too high0.3%
  7. Brake discs: significantly and obviously worn0.2%
  8. Joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt0.2%
  9. Anti-roll bars - linkage: fractured0.2%
    61 marked dangerous

Problem areas

Failure items found per 100 tests, by part of the car.

  1. Tyres3.9%
  2. Brakes3.5%
  3. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)1.2%
  4. Lights & electrics1.0%
  5. Suspension0.4%
  6. Body & chassis0.3%
  7. Seat belts & airbags0.2%
  8. Emissions & leaks0.2%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm12.4%
  2. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick10.3%
  3. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure4.0%
  4. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened3.5%
  5. Brake discs: significantly and obviously worn2.9%

What this means if you are buying one

This model year does better than most cars its age, so it is a reasonable used buy on MOT record alone. Before buying, check the area that fails most: brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick. Then look up the car's own MOT history on GOV.UK with its number plate, and look for repeat advisories.

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Questions

What is the MOT pass rate for a 2020 Volvo XC40?

In 2024, 91.1% of 2020 Volvo XC40 cars passed their MOT first time, across 24,366 tests. The average for all 4-year-old cars was 86.9%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2020 Volvo XC40?

The most common failure reasons were brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick; tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords; tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm. The biggest problem area was tyres.

Is the 2020 Volvo XC40 reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 105, which is above average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).