LDV V80 (2020)
2020 LDV V80
CarHunch analysed 881 real MOT records for the 2020 LDV V80. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.
The 2020 LDV V80 hits the UK average first-time pass rate at 79.8%, but there's a significant split by powertrain: diesel models languish at just 75.1% while electric variants sail through at 91.7%, making the EV version materially more reliable on test. The 18.2% of vehicles that have recorded dangerous defects is a genuine concern—well above the threshold where buyer caution kicks in—suggesting systematic issues worth investigating before purchase.
At 46,000 miles average and 50,821 median, these vans are running relatively light for four-year-old workhorses, yet they're still averaging 0.9 failures and 3.0 advisories per test, pointing to wear issues that tend to cluster rather than appear in isolation. If you're considering a diesel V80, budget for closer inspection of braking and structural components; if the budget stretches to an electric model, your MOT headaches drop dramatically.
What to check before buying a 2020 LDV V80
Practical pre-purchase checks for this age and model.
- 📋 Check the full MOT history. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. Enter the reg below for a full AI analysis.
- 🔍 Inspect for corrosion in person. Brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that's expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.
- 🛞 Check tyres and brakes. The most common advisory items at this age. Budget for replacement if they're near the limit — factor this into your offer price.
- 📄 Run an HPI check. The MOT history won't show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status — an HPI check will.
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Pass Rate by Fuel Type
| Fuel type | Vehicles | Pass rate | Avg failures |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diesel (71%) | 629 | 75.1% | 1.13 |
| Electric (28%) | 251 | 91.7% | 0.34 |
| Diesel (0%) | 1 | 40% | 3 |
Mileage Distribution
Most 2020 LDV V80 vehicles sit in the blue band. If the car you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.
Half of all 2020 LDV V80 vehicles fall between 30,246 and 72,835 miles.
2020 LDV V80 — Still on the Road
Strong survival — 746 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025, 94% of the peak.
Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2023–2025.
MOT History Averages
Most Common MOT Issues — 2020 LDV V80
Based on actual MOT test records for this model. Percentage shows how often each item appears across all vehicles in this cohort.
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20.7%
Parking brake efficiency below requirements
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18.2%
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
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18%
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened
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16.4%
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
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14.5%
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view
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12.1%
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault
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11%
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction
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10%
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources
Data covers a 3-year window centred on 2020. Counts include advisories and failures.
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