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MOT pass rates, common failures, and reliability data for the Volvo V 60. Check any V 60 by registration number below.

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97.1%

Avg Pass Rate

+9.4%

vs Volvo Avg

4

Year Ranges

Excellent

Reliability

Volvo V 60 — MOT Reliability Overview

The Volvo V 60 has an average MOT pass rate of 97.1%, which is 9.4 percentage points above the Volvo brand average of 87.7%. This is a strong result, indicating that the V 60 is well-engineered and tends to age well mechanically. Owners can expect fewer surprises at MOT time.

Before buying a used Volvo V 60, we recommend checking the full MOT history, write-off status, outstanding finance, and stolen vehicle status. These checks can be done for free using the registration number.

MOT Pass Rate by Year

How the Volvo V 60 performs at MOT across different model years.

2015

Based on 59 vehicles

98.3%Excellent
Volvo average: 87.7%
Mileage at 10yr

219k mi

2013

Based on 107 vehicles

97.2%Excellent
Volvo average: 87.7%
Mileage at 5yr

147k mi

Mileage at 10yr

242k mi

2012

Based on 152 vehicles

95.4%Excellent
Volvo average: 87.7%
Mileage at 3yr

52k mi

Mileage at 5yr

120k mi

2011

Based on 261 vehicles

97.7%Excellent
Volvo average: 87.7%
Mileage at 3yr

48k mi

Mileage at 5yr

119k mi

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Compare MOT reliability across Volvo models.

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80.8% pass rate

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86.8% pass rate

Volvo V60

82.5% pass rate

Volvo Xc60 Rdesign Pro B4 Mhev Awd A

92.4% pass rate

Volvo C30 1,6

91.8% pass rate

Volvo 850

92.4% pass rate

Useful MOT Guides

Common MOT Failures

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MOT Checklist

Pre-MOT checklist to improve your chances of passing first time.

Advisory vs Failure

Understanding the difference between MOT advisories and failures.

See detailed fault analysis for Volvo V 60

Volvo V 60 — Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about the Volvo V 60 MOT and reliability.

What is the MOT pass rate for the Volvo V 60?
The average MOT pass rate for the Volvo V 60 is 97.1% compared to the Volvo average of 87.7%. Pass rates vary by year — check the year-by-year breakdown on this page for details.
What are the most common MOT failures on a Volvo V 60?
Check the detailed breakdown on this page for specific failure data by year range.
Is the Volvo V 60 reliable?
With an average MOT pass rate of 97.1%, the Volvo V 60 is rated as "Excellent" for reliability. This is a strong result suggesting good build quality and fewer common defects.
How do I check the MOT history of a Volvo V 60?
Enter the vehicle's registration number in the search box at the top of this page. You will instantly see the complete MOT history including every test result, mileage readings, advisories, and dangerous defects — completely free.
What mileage should I expect on a Volvo V 60?
Typical mileage for the Volvo V 60: 218,708 miles at 10 years. Use these benchmarks when evaluating a used V 60 to spot vehicles with unusually high or low mileage.

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