2020 Volvo Xc40 Inscription T4 Recharge A — MOT failures & pass rate
Across 311 MOT tests analysed for the 2020 Volvo Xc40 Inscription T4 Recharge A, the most common recorded failure areas were tyres, lighting & signalling and visibility. Its pass rate of 93.9% 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 | 4.8% | 15 |
| 2 | Lighting & signalling | 1.9% | 6 |
| 3 | Visibility | 1.0% | 3 |
| 4 | Body, structure & corrosion | 0.6% | 2 |
| 5 | Brakes | 0.3% | 1 |
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 | 5 |
| 2 | Tread depth | 5 |
| 3 | Brake discs | 2 |
| 4 | Wipers | 2 |
| 5 | Driver's view | 1 |
| 6 | Tyre pressure monitoring system | 1 |
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 | 17.4% | 54 |
| 2 | Other defects | 7.1% | 22 |
| 3 | Brakes | 6.1% | 19 |
| 4 | Visibility | 3.2% | 10 |
| 5 | Seat belts & restraints | 1.3% | 4 |
| 6 | Body, structure & corrosion | 1.3% | 4 |
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 | 137 | 5.8% |
| 30-60k | 133 | 5.3% |
| 60-90k | 37 | 10.8% |
Failure rate by age
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 103 | 6.8% |
| 2024 | 105 | 5.7% |
| 2025 | 103 | 5.8% |
What to check before buying a 2020 Xc40 Inscription T4 Recharge A
Before buying a 2020 Volvo Xc40 Inscription T4 Recharge A, focus on the areas it most often fails on. Tyres accounted for 4.8% of tests for this year.
- Tyres (4.8% 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 (1.9% 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 T4 Recharge As pass their MOT?
93.9% of the 311 2020 Volvo Xc40 Inscription T4 Recharge A MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 6.1% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2020 Volvo Xc40 Inscription T4 Recharge A?
Tyres, recorded in 4.8% of tests, followed by lighting & signalling (1.9%).
Does the 2020 Xc40 Inscription T4 Recharge A get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 5.8% in the 0-30k band to 10.8% in the 60-90k band.
Methodology & source. Based on 311 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.