2020 Volvo Xc60 T4 Auto — MOT failures & pass rate
Across 630 MOT tests analysed for the 2020 Volvo Xc60 T4 Auto, the most common recorded failure areas were brakes, tyres and visibility. Its pass rate of 91.3% was in line with the average for cars of a similar age (90.7%).
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Brakes | 4.6% | 29 |
| 2 | Tyres | 4.1% | 26 |
| 3 | Visibility | 1.6% | 10 |
| 4 | Lighting & signalling | 0.6% | 4 |
| 5 | Steering | 0.2% | 1 |
| 6 | Suspension | 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 | Brake pads | 34 |
| 2 | Tread depth | 18 |
| 3 | Wipers | 7 |
| 4 | Washers | 3 |
| 5 | Headlamp cleaning device | 3 |
| 6 | Tyre pressure monitoring system | 3 |
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 | 23.5% | 148 |
| 2 | Brakes | 19.2% | 121 |
| 3 | Other defects | 11.6% | 73 |
| 4 | Visibility | 3.6% | 23 |
| 5 | Suspension | 1.1% | 7 |
| 6 | Lighting & signalling | 0.3% | 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 | 315 | 7.6% |
| 30-60k | 282 | 9.9% |
Failure rate by age
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 206 | 8.3% |
| 2024 | 204 | 10.3% |
| 2025 | 197 | 8.1% |
What to check before buying a 2020 Xc60 T4 Auto
Before buying a 2020 Volvo Xc60 T4 Auto, focus on the areas it most often fails on. Brakes accounted for 4.6% of tests for this year.
- Brakes (4.6% 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.
- Tyres (4.1% 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 (1.6% 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 Xc60 T4 Autos pass their MOT?
91.3% of the 630 2020 Volvo Xc60 T4 Auto MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 8.7% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2020 Volvo Xc60 T4 Auto?
Brakes, recorded in 4.6% of tests, followed by tyres (4.1%).
Does the 2020 Xc60 T4 Auto get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 7.6% in the 0-30k band to 9.9% in the 30-60k band.
Methodology & source. Based on 630 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.