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MOT pass rates, common failures, and reliability data for the Volvo V60. Check any V60 by registration number below.

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79.4%

Avg Pass Rate

-8.4%

vs Volvo Avg

14

Year Ranges

Good

Reliability

Volvo V60 — MOT Reliability Overview

The Volvo V60 has an average MOT pass rate of 79.4%, which is 8.4 percentage points below the Volvo brand average of 87.7%. This is a reasonable result that reflects typical UK reliability standards. Regular servicing and addressing advisories promptly will help keep your V60 on the road.

The most common reasons a Volvo V60 fails its MOT are the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements, a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm, tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements. If you are preparing your V60 for its MOT, checking these areas first could save you a retest fee. Our detailed fault analysis includes estimated repair costs for each failure type.

Typical mileage for the V60 is around 46,000 miles at 5 years. When evaluating a used V60, compare the odometer reading against these benchmarks. Significantly lower mileage than expected could indicate a clocked vehicle — run a free mileage check to verify.

Before buying a used Volvo V60, 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 V60 performs at MOT across different model years.

2022

Based on 65 vehicles

100.0%Excellent
Volvo average: 87.7%
Mileage at 3yr

94k mi

2021

Based on 629 vehicles

98.1%Excellent
Volvo average: 87.7%
Dangerous Defects

0.0%

Retest Rate

43.2%

Mileage at 3yr

82k mi

Mileage at 5yr

115k mi

2020

Based on 892 vehicles

98.4%Excellent
Volvo average: 87.7%
Dangerous Defects

2.1%

Retest Rate

5.3%

Mileage at 3yr

81k mi

Mileage at 5yr

121k mi

2019

Based on 9,005 vehicles

88.4%Excellent
Volvo average: 87.7%
Dangerous Defects

4.6%

Retest Rate

11.7%

Mileage at 3yr

47k mi

Mileage at 5yr

82k mi

2018

Based on 9,784 vehicles

87.6%Excellent
Volvo average: 87.7%
Dangerous Defects

5.1%

Retest Rate

12.2%

Mileage at 5yr

81k mi

2017

Based on 7,798 vehicles

82.9%Good
Volvo average: 87.7%
Dangerous Defects

6.7%

Retest Rate

19.5%

Mileage at 5yr

106k mi

2016

Based on 9,244 vehicles

83.3%Good
Volvo average: 87.7%
Dangerous Defects

6.5%

Retest Rate

16.5%

2015

Based on 8,119 vehicles

82.5%Good
Volvo average: 87.7%
Dangerous Defects

6.5%

Retest Rate

18.0%

Mileage at 10yr

162k mi

2014

Based on 9,072 vehicles

79.0%Good
Volvo average: 87.7%
Dangerous Defects

6.9%

Retest Rate

21.0%

Mileage at 10yr

171k mi

2013

Based on 8,836 vehicles

77.9%Good
Volvo average: 87.7%
Dangerous Defects

7.2%

Retest Rate

23.0%

Mileage at 10yr

173k mi

2012

Based on 11,398 vehicles

73.5%Average
Volvo average: 87.7%
Dangerous Defects

8.8%

Retest Rate

27.2%

Mileage at 10yr

182k mi

2011

Based on 6,320 vehicles

75.3%Good
Volvo average: 87.7%
Dangerous Defects

7.8%

Retest Rate

24.2%

2010

Based on 18,000 vehicles

0.8%Poor
Volvo average: 87.7%
Dangerous Defects

0.0%

Retest Rate

0.1%

Mileage at 3yr

28k mi

Mileage at 5yr

46k mi

Mileage at 10yr

88k mi

0

Based on 38,637 vehicles

83.4%Good
Volvo average: 87.7%
Mileage at 5yr

86k mi

Top MOT Failures — Volvo V60

The most common reasons a Volvo V60 fails its MOT, aggregated across all year ranges.

1

The aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements

20.6%
2

a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm

1.8%
3

Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements

1.6%
4

A steering ball joint with excessive wear or free play

1.5%
5

A transmission shaft constant velocity joint boot missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc

1.5%

Typical Mileage — Volvo V60

Average mileage readings recorded at MOT tests for the 2010 model year range. Use these benchmarks to evaluate a used V60.

At 3 Years

28,000

miles

At 5 Years

46,000

miles

At 10 Years

88,000

miles

Volvo V60 — Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about the Volvo V60 MOT and reliability.

What is the MOT pass rate for the Volvo V60?
The average MOT pass rate for the Volvo V60 is 79.4% 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 V60?
The most common MOT failures on the Volvo V60 are: The aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements (20.6%), a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm (1.8%), Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements (1.6%). These are the components most likely to cause an MOT failure.
Is the Volvo V60 reliable?
With an average MOT pass rate of 79.4%, the Volvo V60 is rated as "Good" 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 V60?
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 V60?
Typical mileage for the Volvo V60: 94,447 miles at 3 years. Use these benchmarks when evaluating a used V60 to spot vehicles with unusually high or low mileage.

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