2020 Volvo Xc40 Rdesign Pro B5 Mhev A — MOT failures & pass rate
Across 447 MOT tests analysed for the 2020 Volvo Xc40 Rdesign Pro B5 Mhev A, the most common recorded failure areas were tyres, lighting & signalling and brakes. Its pass rate of 93.5% 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 | 3.8% | 17 |
| 2 | Lighting & signalling | 2.2% | 10 |
| 3 | Brakes | 1.1% | 5 |
| 4 | Visibility | 0.9% | 4 |
| 5 | Body, structure & corrosion | 0.7% | 3 |
| 6 | Suspension | 0.7% | 3 |
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 | 10 |
| 2 | Tread depth | 6 |
| 3 | Brake pads | 5 |
| 4 | Wipers | 4 |
| 5 | Headlamp cleaning device | 3 |
| 6 | Tyre pressure monitoring system | 2 |
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 | 17.2% | 77 |
| 2 | Brakes | 6.7% | 30 |
| 3 | Other defects | 6.5% | 29 |
| 4 | Visibility | 2.0% | 9 |
| 5 | Emissions & environmental | 0.4% | 2 |
| 6 | Road wheels | 0.4% | 2 |
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 | 217 | 5.5% |
| 30-60k | 202 | 5.9% |
Failure rate by age
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 147 | 6.8% |
| 2024 | 145 | 4.8% |
| 2025 | 154 | 7.8% |
What to check before buying a 2020 Xc40 Rdesign Pro B5 Mhev A
Before buying a 2020 Volvo Xc40 Rdesign Pro B5 Mhev A, focus on the areas it most often fails on. Tyres accounted for 3.8% of tests for this year.
- Tyres (3.8% 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 (2.2% of tests): Often a cheap bulb, but persistent issues can mean wiring or corrosion in the units. Typical repair: £10–£150.
- Brakes (1.1% of tests): Pads/discs are routine wear; binding, imbalance or corroded pipes are more serious — test for pulling under braking. Typical repair: £100–£350 per axle.
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 Rdesign Pro B5 Mhev As pass their MOT?
93.5% of the 447 2020 Volvo Xc40 Rdesign Pro B5 Mhev A MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 6.5% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2020 Volvo Xc40 Rdesign Pro B5 Mhev A?
Tyres, recorded in 3.8% of tests, followed by lighting & signalling (2.2%).
Does the 2020 Xc40 Rdesign Pro B5 Mhev A get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 5.5% in the 0-30k band to 5.9% in the 30-60k band.
Methodology & source. Based on 447 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.