2020 Volvo Xc90 Inscription B5 Mhev A — MOT failures & pass rate

Across 709 MOT tests analysed for the 2020 Volvo Xc90 Inscription B5 Mhev A, the most common recorded failure areas were tyres, brakes and visibility. Its pass rate of 89.1% was below the average for cars of a similar age (90.6%).

Pass rate

709

MOT tests analysed

10.9%

Fail rate

worse than

vs cars of similar age

Avg age at test (yrs)

How it compares

Fail rate for this model-year against the segment and national averages for cars of a similar age.

Top failure categories

Most common MOT failure areas — 2020 Volvo Xc90 Inscription B5 Mhev A
#	Category	% of tests affected	Tests
1	Tyres	6.6%	47
2	Brakes	4.0%	28
3	Visibility	1.8%	13
4	Lighting & signalling	1.0%	7
5	Seat belts & restraints	0.6%	4
6	Steering	0.1%	1

Percentage of tests with at least one failure recorded in each category.

Most common specific failures

The exact components most often recorded as failures — more specific than the categories above.

Most frequently recorded failure items — 2020 Volvo Xc90 Inscription B5 Mhev A
#	Failure item	Times recorded
1	Brake pads	27
2	Wipers	9
3	Tread depth	7
4	Headlamp aim	6
5	Washers	4
6	Brake performance not tested	2

Top advisory categories

Advisories aren't failures, but they flag work likely needed soon — useful when budgeting.

Most common MOT advisories — 2020 Volvo Xc90 Inscription B5 Mhev A
#	Category	% of tests with advisory	Tests
1	Tyres	25.7%	182
2	Brakes	15.4%	109
3	Other defects	8.5%	60
4	Visibility	2.4%	17
5	Suspension	1.4%	10
6	Emissions & environmental	0.6%	4

Failure rate by mileage

Higher-mileage cars tend to fail more — often the most useful guide to real condition.

MOT fail rate by recorded mileage band.

Fail rate by recorded mileage — 2020 Xc90 Inscription B5 Mhev A
Mileage band	Tests	Fail rate
0-30k	261	8.8%
30-60k	385	12.2%
60-90k	57	10.5%

Failure rate by age

How this model-year's MOT fail rate climbs as the cars get older.

By fuel type

Fail rate by fuel type — 2020 Xc90 Inscription B5 Mhev A
Fuel	Tests	Fail rate
Diesel	289	13.2%
Hybrid	230	10.0%
Petrol	190	8.4%

Trend over time

Fail rate by dataset year — 2020 Xc90 Inscription B5 Mhev A
Dataset year	Tests	Fail rate
2023	240	10.4%
2024	240	12.5%
2025	226	9.7%

What to check before buying a 2020 Xc90 Inscription B5 Mhev A

Before buying a 2020 Volvo Xc90 Inscription B5 Mhev A, focus on the areas it most often fails on. Tyres accounted for 6.6% of tests for this year.

Tyres (6.6% 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.
Brakes (4.0% 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.
Visibility (1.8% 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 Xc90 Inscription B5 Mhev As pass their MOT?

89.1% of the 709 2020 Volvo Xc90 Inscription B5 Mhev A MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 10.9% fail rate.

What is the most common MOT failure on a 2020 Volvo Xc90 Inscription B5 Mhev A?

Tyres, recorded in 6.6% of tests, followed by brakes (4.0%).

Does the 2020 Xc90 Inscription B5 Mhev A get worse with mileage?

Its MOT fail rate rises from 8.8% in the 0-30k band to 10.5% in the 60-90k band.

Methodology & source. Based on 709 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.