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VOLVO UNCLASSIFIED (2020)

Running costs, reliability data, and common problems from 73 real MOT tests.

Annual Cost

£1,777

£148/month

MOT Pass Rate

95%

Excellent

Road Tax

£195

Flat rate/year

Insurance

Grp 18-32

1969cc Petrol

Great Choice

95% pass rate, £1777/year to run. 13 points above average.

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Petrol1969cc6 years old73 tests25k miles avg

Annual Running Costs

Fuel (Petrol, 1969cc)

~36 mpg

£1,327
Road Tax

Flat rate (post-2017)

£195
MOT Test
£55
Predicted Repairs

Low estimate due to excellent reliability

£200
Total per year£1,777
Per month£148/mo
Per week£34/wk

Based on 7,400 miles/year (UK average), current fuel prices, and repair likelihood from MOT data. Insurance not included.

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Reliability Verdict

95% MOT pass rate(Excellent)
0%National avg: 82%100%

Excellent reliability. Very few MOT failures. That's 13 points above the national average of 82%. It also outperforms the VOLVO brand average of 87%.

At 6 years old, 95% of VOLVO UNCLASSIFIEDs from 2020 passed their MOT first time in 2026. That's based on 73 tests across the UK. The average mileage at this age is 24,779 miles.

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How Does It Compare?

Rank among 2020 cars608th of 2,596(top 23%)
Rank among VOLVO models87th of 635(top 14%)
vs national average+13%(82% avg)
vs 2020 cars average+3%(92% avg)
vs VOLVO average+8%(87% avg)

Mileage Analysis

24,779

Average miles

vs

44,400

Expected for age

The average 2020 VOLVO UNCLASSIFIED has 24,779 miles on the clock, which is below the expected 44,400 miles for a 6-year-old car. This suggests lighter use than average, which generally means less wear on major components.

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VOLVO UNCLASSIFIED by Year

YearPass RateTestsAvg Mileage
202195%419,499 mi
202095%7324,779 mi
201887%4757,070 mi
201783%6444,942 mi
201686%10359,565 mi
201582%6275,803 mi
201479%6864,877 mi
201387%8780,303 mi
201285%13260,129 mi
201190%52109,225 mi
200981%31138,983 mi
200885%40109,441 mi
200777%39144,909 mi
200568%37194,235 mi
200494%36247,197 mi
200383%30210,987 mi

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About the 2020 VOLVO UNCLASSIFIED

The 2020 VOLVO UNCLASSIFIED is a premium with a 1969cc petrol engine. 73 of these vehicles were MOT tested in 2026, making it a rare model on UK roads. It ranks in the top 23% of all 2020 cars for reliability.

With an average of 24,779 miles at 6 years old, VOLVO UNCLASSIFIED owners tend to use this car less than the typical driver.

2020 VOLVO UNCLASSIFIED Fuel Costs

The 1969cc petrol engine offers a reasonable balance between performance and economy. Expect around 36 mpg in mixed driving, which works out to roughly £1,327 per year at current petrol prices of 142p per litre (based on 7,400 miles per year).

What does it cost to own a 2020 VOLVO UNCLASSIFIED?

Total estimated annual running cost is £1,777 148/month), broken down as £1327 fuel, £195 road tax, £55 MOT, and £200 predicted repairs. The low repair estimate reflects the excellent 95% pass rate. These cars rarely fail their MOT, so unexpected bills are less likely.

VOLVO UNCLASSIFIED Reliability Trend

The VOLVO UNCLASSIFIED has maintained consistent MOT pass rates across model years, varying by only 1 percentage points.

Buying a Used 2020 VOLVO UNCLASSIFIED

At 6 years old, the VOLVO UNCLASSIFIED offers good value with plenty of life remaining. Most manufacturer warranties will have expired, so a pre-purchase inspection is worth the cost. Note: with only 73 tests in our data, these figures should be treated as indicative rather than definitive.

Common Issues to Watch For

Based on the 2020 VOLVO UNCLASSIFIED's fuel type, age, and engine size, these are the most likely problem areas to check.

Timing Chain / Belt

Watch out

At 6 years old, check whether the timing belt has been replaced (typically due every 5-7 years or 60,000-100,000 miles). A snapped belt can destroy the engine.

Service History

Low risk

Always request a full service history. Regular servicing is the single best indicator of how well a car has been maintained, regardless of mileage.

Running Costs Compared

How the 2020 VOLVO UNCLASSIFIED stacks up against similar cars for annual running costs, insurance, and tax.

CarPass RateFuel/yrTax/yrInsuranceTotal/yr
VOLVO UNCLASSIFIED(2020)95%£1327£195Grp 18-32£1777
VOLKSWAGEN GOLF(2019)92%£1137£190Grp 12-25£1582-£195
FORD KUGA(2018)90%£1137£190Grp 12-25£1582-£195
MINI COOPER(2018)92%£1137£190Grp 12-25£1582-£195
NISSAN QASHQAI(2020)93%£1137£190Grp 12-25£1582-£195

Estimates based on 7,400 miles/year, current fuel prices, and MOT data. Insurance groups are indicative. Actual costs vary by driver, location, and usage.

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