2020 Volvo XC60 · 13,893 MOT tests
2020 Volvo XC60 reliability
2020 Volvo XC60s fail 8.5% of first MOT tests, 37% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 2 of 13 XC60 years (13,893 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Volvo XC60s: 19.5%)
- 8.5%
- first-time fail rate (all Volvo XC60s: 19.5%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 37% fewer
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 3
- 33,838
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 3
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 13,893
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2020 against the years either side
- 2019 cars: 28% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2020 car does better)
- 2021 cars: 45% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2020 car does worse)
- Strong point: windscreen, wipers and mirrors, 55% 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 XC60
Fail rate by area
- Tyres4.4%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors1.5%
- Brakes1.4%
- Lights and electrics0.9%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks0.4%
- Number plates and VIN0.2%
- Suspension0.2%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Tyre cut reaching ply or cords 1.61%
A cut reaching the ply or cords weakens the tyre and can cause a burst, so it must be replaced.
Brake pads worn below 1.5mm 0.96%
Pads worn below 1.5mm lose stopping power and can damage discs, so replacement is needed before the car is driven.
Wiper blade not clearing windscreen 0.81%
Wipers that do not clear the windscreen reduce visibility in rain, which is a safety risk, so replace them.
Tyre tread below 1.6mm 0.6%
Tread below 1.6mm is illegal and reduces grip in wet conditions, so the tyre must be replaced.
Tyre ply or cords exposed 0.5%
Exposed ply or cords can let the tyre fail suddenly, so the tyre must be replaced before the car is driven.
Tyre bulge from structural failure 0.4%
A bulge means the tyre's structure has failed and it could burst suddenly, so it must be replaced at once.
Common advisories
Tyre worn close to legal limit (8.45%) · Brake pads wearing thin (4.96%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (4.46%) · Child seat limits belt inspection (2.09%) · Tyre has a shallow cut (1.96%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (1.82%)
Other years
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2020 Volvo XC60 reliable?
2020 Volvo XC60s fail 8.5% of first MOT tests, 37% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 2 of 13 XC60 years (13,893 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2020 Volvo XC60 MOT?
Most often tyre cut reaching ply or cords (1.61% of tests), brake pads worn below 1.5mm (0.96% of tests), wiper blade not clearing windscreen (0.81% of tests).
How many miles should a 2020 Volvo XC60 have done?
At its MOT aged about 3, a typical 2020 Volvo XC60 shows 33,838 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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