2020 Volvo XC40 · 50,049 MOT tests
2020 Volvo XC40 reliability
2020 Volvo XC40s fail 8.5% of first MOT tests, 33% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 1 of 4 XC40 years (50,049 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Volvo XC40s: 9.3%)
- 8.5%
- first-time fail rate (all Volvo XC40s: 9.3%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 33% fewer
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 3
- 29,604
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 3
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 50,049
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2020 against the years either side
- 2019 cars: 26% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2020 car does better)
- 2021 cars: 31% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2020 car does better)
- Weak spot: brakes, 3% of tests fail here (45% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: lights and electrics, 67% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2020 car carries a 69 plate (January–February 2020), or a 20 plate (March–August 2020), or a 70 plate (September–December 2020).
Common problems
What fails on a 2020 Volvo XC40
Fail rate by area
- Tyres3.2%
- Brakes3%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors1.3%
- Lights and electrics1%
- Suspension0.4%
- Seat belts and airbags0.3%
- Body, chassis and structure0.2%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Brake pads worn below 1.5mm 1.52%
Pads worn below 1.5mm lose stopping power and can damage discs, so replacement is needed before the car is driven.
Tyre cut reaching ply or cords 0.93%
A cut reaching the ply or cords weakens the tyre and can cause a burst, so it must be replaced.
Tyre tread below 1.6mm 0.63%
Tread below 1.6mm is illegal and reduces grip in wet conditions, so the tyre must be replaced.
Wiper blade not clearing windscreen 0.46%
Wipers that do not clear the windscreen reduce visibility in rain, which is a safety risk, so replace them.
Tyre ply or cords exposed 0.3%
Exposed ply or cords can let the tyre fail suddenly, so the tyre must be replaced before the car is driven.
Headlamp aim set too high 0.22%
Headlamps aimed too high can dazzle other drivers, and adjusting them is usually a quick job.
Common advisories
Tyre worn close to legal limit (6.87%) · Brake pads wearing thin (5.64%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (2.03%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (1.88%) · Child seat limits belt inspection (1.53%) · Brake discs showing some wear (1.51%)
Other years
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2020 Volvo XC40 reliable?
2020 Volvo XC40s fail 8.5% of first MOT tests, 33% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 1 of 4 XC40 years (50,049 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2020 Volvo XC40 MOT?
Most often brake pads worn below 1.5mm (1.52% of tests), tyre cut reaching ply or cords (0.93% of tests), tyre tread below 1.6mm (0.63% of tests).
How many miles should a 2020 Volvo XC40 have done?
At its MOT aged about 3, a typical 2020 Volvo XC40 shows 29,604 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2020 car?
A car first registered in 2020 carries a 69 plate (January–February 2020), or a 20 plate (March–August 2020), or a 70 plate (September–December 2020).
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