2020 Volvo XC40 1.5L Petrol · EM20 JUL
2020 Volvo XC40 (1.5L, petrol). First registered 25/09/2020. Recorded mileage 39,903 miles. MOT valid until 29/09/2026.
- Make & Model
- VOLVO XC40
- Year / Origin
- 2020 · Chelmsford
- MOT Status
- Valid until 29/09/2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 39,903 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 2020
- Engine
- 1477cc
EM20 JUL Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 17/09/2025
- 39,903 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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EM20 JUL Mileage History
- 30/09/202324,338 mi
- 10/09/202489,328 mi+64,990 mi
- 16/09/202539,903 mi-49,425 mi
- 17/09/202539,903 mi
Average of roughly 7,919 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
EM20 JUL MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 2020 Volvo Xc40 (EM20 JUL) between September 2023 and September 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 17 September 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Common Problems: VOLVO XC40
Known issues reported by owners and MOT testers.
- Infotainment Freezing and Software Glitches(Moderate)
Earlier cars with Sensus and 2022+ models with Google-based Android Automotive can suffer from screen freezes, blackouts, or lost GPS/connectivity.
- 12V Battery Drain and Start-Stop Faults(Moderate)
Battery-management and software issues can flatten the auxiliary or main 12V battery, causing stop-start failure and low-voltage warnings.
- Powered Tailgate Strut and Rear-End Hardware Issues(Moderate)
The power tailgate on earlier XC40s can corrode, strain or stop closing properly, especially on cars living outdoors through salted winters.
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