2020 Volvo Xc40 Inscription B4 Mhev Auto — MOT failures & pass rate
Across 1,706 MOT tests analysed for the 2020 Volvo Xc40 Inscription B4 Mhev Auto, the most common recorded failure areas were tyres, lighting & signalling and visibility. Its pass rate of 94.7% was above the average for cars of a similar age (90.5%). Higher-mileage examples failed more often — 14.3% in the 60-90k group versus 4.2% in the 0-30k group.
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tyres | 2.9% | 50 |
| 2 | Lighting & signalling | 1.2% | 21 |
| 3 | Visibility | 1.0% | 17 |
| 4 | Seat belts & restraints | 0.6% | 10 |
| 5 | Brakes | 0.5% | 9 |
| 6 | Suspension | 0.4% | 6 |
Most common specific failures
The exact components most often recorded as failures — more specific than the categories above.
| # | Failure item | Times recorded |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tread depth | 15 |
| 2 | Wipers | 12 |
| 3 | Headlamp aim | 10 |
| 4 | Brake pads | 9 |
| 5 | Registration plates | 5 |
| 6 | Linkage | 5 |
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 | 18.7% | 319 |
| 2 | Other defects | 6.1% | 104 |
| 3 | Brakes | 5.9% | 100 |
| 4 | Visibility | 3.0% | 52 |
| 5 | Lighting & signalling | 0.5% | 9 |
| 6 | Seat belts & restraints | 0.5% | 9 |
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 | 1,010 | 4.2% |
| 30-60k | 631 | 6.2% |
| 60-90k | 63 | 14.3% |
Failure rate by age
By fuel type
| Fuel | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| Hybrid | 1,655 | 5.1% |
| Petrol | 51 | 11.8% |
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 571 | 4.5% |
| 2024 | 552 | 4.7% |
| 2025 | 582 | 6.5% |
What to check before buying a 2020 Xc40 Inscription B4 Mhev Auto
Before buying a 2020 Volvo Xc40 Inscription B4 Mhev Auto, focus on the areas it most often fails on. Tyres accounted for 2.9% of tests for this year.
- Tyres (2.9% 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 (1.0% 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 Inscription B4 Mhev Autos pass their MOT?
94.7% of the 1,706 2020 Volvo Xc40 Inscription B4 Mhev Auto MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 5.3% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2020 Volvo Xc40 Inscription B4 Mhev Auto?
Tyres, recorded in 2.9% of tests, followed by lighting & signalling (1.2%).
Does the 2020 Xc40 Inscription B4 Mhev Auto get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 4.2% in the 0-30k band to 14.3% in the 60-90k band.
Methodology & source. Based on 1,706 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.