2020 Volvo Xc90 R- T8 Rcharge A — MOT failures & pass rate

Across 451 MOT tests analysed for the 2020 Volvo Xc90 R- T8 Rcharge A, the most common recorded failure areas were tyres, lighting & signalling and visibility. Its pass rate of 90.7% was in line with the average for cars of a similar age (90.5%).

Pass rate

451

MOT tests analysed

9.3%

Fail rate

in line with

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 R- T8 Rcharge A
#	Category	% of tests affected	Tests
1	Tyres	7.5%	34
2	Lighting & signalling	1.6%	7
3	Visibility	1.3%	6
4	Brakes	1.1%	5
5	Body, structure & corrosion	0.2%	1
6	Road wheels	0.2%	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 R- T8 Rcharge A
#	Failure item	Times recorded
1	Tread depth	9
2	Wipers	6
3	Brake pads	3
4	Headlamp aim	3
5	Front fog lamps	2
6	Washers	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 R- T8 Rcharge A
#	Category	% of tests with advisory	Tests
1	Tyres	19.7%	89
2	Other defects	11.8%	53
3	Brakes	5.8%	26
4	Visibility	4.0%	18
5	Suspension	3.5%	16
6	Road wheels	0.2%	1

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 R- T8 Rcharge A
Mileage band	Tests	Fail rate
0-30k	97	7.2%
30-60k	273	11.0%
60-90k	70	7.1%

Failure rate by age

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

Trend over time

Fail rate by dataset year — 2020 Xc90 R- T8 Rcharge A
Dataset year	Tests	Fail rate
2023	155	12.3%
2024	139	7.2%
2025	154	8.4%

What to check before buying a 2020 Xc90 R- T8 Rcharge A

Before buying a 2020 Volvo Xc90 R- T8 Rcharge A, focus on the areas it most often fails on. Tyres accounted for 7.5% of tests for this year.

Tyres (7.5% 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 (1.6% of tests): Often a cheap bulb, but persistent issues can mean wiring or corrosion in the units. Typical repair: £10–£150.
Visibility (1.3% 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 R- T8 Rcharge As pass their MOT?

90.7% of the 451 2020 Volvo Xc90 R- T8 Rcharge A MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 9.3% fail rate.

What is the most common MOT failure on a 2020 Volvo Xc90 R- T8 Rcharge A?

Tyres, recorded in 7.5% of tests, followed by lighting & signalling (1.6%).

Does the 2020 Xc90 R- T8 Rcharge A get worse with mileage?

Its MOT fail rate rises from 7.2% in the 0-30k band to 7.1% in the 60-90k band.

Methodology & source. Based on 451 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.