2020 Volvo Xc40 Inscript Pro T5 Rcharge A — MOT failures & pass rate
Across 2,176 MOT tests analysed for the 2020 Volvo Xc40 Inscript Pro T5 Rcharge A, the most common recorded failure areas were tyres, lighting & signalling and visibility. Its pass rate of 94.1% was above the average for cars of a similar age (90.5%).
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tyres | 4.6% | 100 |
| 2 | Lighting & signalling | 1.2% | 27 |
| 3 | Visibility | 0.9% | 20 |
| 4 | Body, structure & corrosion | 0.5% | 10 |
| 5 | Brakes | 0.4% | 8 |
| 6 | Other defects | 0.1% | 2 |
Most common specific failures
The exact components most often recorded as failures — more specific than the categories above.
| # | Failure item | Times recorded |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Headlamp aim | 27 |
| 2 | Tread depth | 20 |
| 3 | Wipers | 14 |
| 4 | Joints | 11 |
| 5 | Washers | 4 |
| 6 | Brake pads | 4 |
Top advisory categories
Advisories aren't failures, but they flag work likely needed soon — useful when budgeting.
| # | Category | % of tests with advisory | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tyres | 20.8% | 453 |
| 2 | Brakes | 5.8% | 126 |
| 3 | Other defects | 5.6% | 121 |
| 4 | Visibility | 2.8% | 61 |
| 5 | Suspension | 0.5% | 10 |
| 6 | Body, structure & corrosion | 0.3% | 7 |
Failure rate by mileage
Higher-mileage cars tend to fail more — often the most useful guide to real condition.
| Mileage band | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | 886 | 4.6% |
| 30-60k | 974 | 6.7% |
| 60-90k | 256 | 8.2% |
| 90-120k | 51 | 3.9% |
Failure rate by age
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 732 | 5.9% |
| 2024 | 729 | 7.0% |
| 2025 | 711 | 4.9% |
What to check before buying a 2020 Xc40 Inscript Pro T5 Rcharge A
Before buying a 2020 Volvo Xc40 Inscript Pro T5 Rcharge A, focus on the areas it most often fails on. Tyres accounted for 4.6% of tests for this year.
- Tyres (4.6% of tests): Usually a quick, known-cost fix, but check tread, age and uneven wear (which can hint at alignment or suspension issues). Typical repair: £50–£120 per tyre.
- Lighting & signalling (1.2% of tests): Often a cheap bulb, but persistent issues can mean wiring or corrosion in the units. Typical repair: £10–£150.
- Visibility (0.9% of tests): Wipers, washers, mirrors and screen damage — usually inexpensive, but check for chips in the driver's line of sight. Typical repair: £15–£150.
Repair costs are rough UK ballpark ranges to set expectations, not quotes — actual prices vary widely by car, parts and garage.
Frequently asked questions
How many 2020 Volvo Xc40 Inscript Pro T5 Rcharge As pass their MOT?
94.1% of the 2,176 2020 Volvo Xc40 Inscript Pro T5 Rcharge A MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 5.9% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2020 Volvo Xc40 Inscript Pro T5 Rcharge A?
Tyres, recorded in 4.6% of tests, followed by lighting & signalling (1.2%).
Does the 2020 Xc40 Inscript Pro T5 Rcharge A get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 4.6% in the 0-30k band to 3.9% in the 90-120k band.
Methodology & source. Based on 2,176 MOT tests. Dataset: DVSA MOT testing data (2021,2022,2023,2024,2025). Data last updated 2026-07-01. Figures reflect MOT-testable defects only — read the methodology for how these are calculated and what they don't measure.