2020 · 4 years old at test · Hybrid mostly

2020 Volvo XC60 MOT pass rate and common faults

7,771 MOT tests in 2024. 90.4% passed first time, compared with 86.9% for all cars the same age.

104Above average
Passed first time90.4%
Failed or needed repairs9.6%
Typical mileage at test35,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 7,771 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords2.7%
  2. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick1.4%
    141 marked dangerous
  3. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively1.2%
  4. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm1.0%
    121 marked dangerous
  5. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed0.8%
    96 marked dangerous
  6. Tyres - condition: has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure0.6%
    68 marked dangerous
  7. Headlamp aim: too low0.3%
  8. Malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction0.3%
  9. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure0.2%
    21 marked dangerous

Problem areas

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

  1. Tyres5.8%
  2. Brakes1.9%
  3. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)1.5%
  4. Lights & electrics1.0%
  5. Emissions & leaks0.4%
  6. Suspension0.2%
  7. Number plates & VIN0.2%
  8. Wheels0.1%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm13.6%
  2. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick8.5%
  3. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure7.5%
  4. Non-component advisories: Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt3.3%
  5. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords3.3%

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: tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords. 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 XC60?

In 2024, 90.4% of 2020 Volvo XC60 cars passed their MOT first time, across 7,771 tests. The average for all 4-year-old cars was 86.9%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2020 Volvo XC60?

The most common failure reasons were tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords; brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick; wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively. The biggest problem area was tyres.

Is the 2020 Volvo XC60 reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 104, which is above average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).