2020 Volvo XC40 2.0L Petrol · MU12 KAR
2020 Volvo XC40 (2.0L, petrol). First registered 10/03/2020. Recorded mileage 48,881 miles. MOT valid until 01/04/2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLVO XC40
- Year / Origin
- 2020 · Manchester & Merseyside
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 01/04/2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 48,881 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 2020
- Engine
- 1969cc
MU12 KAR Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 30/03/2026
- 48,881 miles recorded at latest MOT
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Excellent
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Known faults for Volvo XC40
Our database tracks 3 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
MU12 KAR Mileage History
- 23/02/20239,291 mi
- 09/08/202310,286 mi+995 mi
- 18/07/202423,004 mi+12,718 mi
- 03/04/202533,711 mi+10,707 mi
- 30/03/202648,881 mi+15,170 mi
Average of roughly 12,786 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
MU12 KAR MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2020 Volvo Xc40 (MU12 KAR) between February 2023 and March 2026.
The record contains 5 passes and 0 failures.
No failures or advisories appear anywhere in the recorded tests, so the documented MOT record is relatively clean.
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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