2020 Volvo Xc60 Inscription B5 Mhev Auto — MOT failures & pass rate
Across 510 MOT tests analysed for the 2020 Volvo Xc60 Inscription B5 Mhev Auto, the most common recorded failure areas were tyres, visibility and lighting & signalling. Its pass rate of 90.6% was in line with the average for cars of a similar age (90.5%).
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tyres | 8.2% | 42 |
| 2 | Visibility | 1.2% | 6 |
| 3 | Lighting & signalling | 1.0% | 5 |
| 4 | Brakes | 0.4% | 2 |
| 5 | Body, structure & corrosion | 0.2% | 1 |
| 6 | Other defects | 0.2% | 1 |
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 | 6 |
| 3 | Registration plates | 2 |
| 4 | Headlamp aim | 2 |
| 5 | Brake pads | 2 |
| 6 | Rear reflectors | 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 | 18.6% | 95 |
| 2 | Other defects | 6.7% | 34 |
| 3 | Brakes | 6.7% | 34 |
| 4 | Visibility | 3.1% | 16 |
| 5 | Lighting & signalling | 0.2% | 1 |
| 6 | Body, structure & corrosion | 0.2% | 1 |
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 | 260 | 7.7% |
| 30-60k | 221 | 10.4% |
Failure rate by age
By fuel type
| Fuel | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| Hybrid | 422 | 10.0% |
| Petrol | 88 | 6.8% |
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 173 | 8.1% |
| 2024 | 166 | 9.6% |
| 2025 | 171 | 10.5% |
What to check before buying a 2020 Xc60 Inscription B5 Mhev Auto
Before buying a 2020 Volvo Xc60 Inscription B5 Mhev Auto, focus on the areas it most often fails on. Tyres accounted for 8.2% of tests for this year.
- Tyres (8.2% 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.
- Visibility (1.2% 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.
- Lighting & signalling (1.0% of tests): Often a cheap bulb, but persistent issues can mean wiring or corrosion in the units. Typical repair: £10–£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 Xc60 Inscription B5 Mhev Autos pass their MOT?
90.6% of the 510 2020 Volvo Xc60 Inscription B5 Mhev Auto MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 9.4% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2020 Volvo Xc60 Inscription B5 Mhev Auto?
Tyres, recorded in 8.2% of tests, followed by visibility (1.2%).
Does the 2020 Xc60 Inscription B5 Mhev Auto get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 7.7% in the 0-30k band to 10.4% in the 30-60k band.
Methodology & source. Based on 510 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.