VOLVO S60 MOT pass rate
78.0% of 30,345 VOLVO S60 MOT tests pass.
At 78.0%, The S60 passes slightly less often than the average across all VOLVO models (80.1%).
At 78.0%, The VOLVO S60 passes slightly less often than the national average for cars (79.2%).
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Pass rate by vehicle age
Pass rate drops sharply with age: the VOLVO S60 tested at 0–3 years pass 94.8% of the time, compared with just 68.7% at 15+ years.
| Vehicle age | Pass rate | Tests | Average mileage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0–3 years | 94.8% | 400 | 27,481 miles |
| 3–6 years | 89.5% | 4,614 | 37,615 miles |
| 6–10 years | 83.1% | 6,805 | 85,779 miles |
| 10–15 years | 77.2% | 9,230 | 113,466 miles |
| 15+ years | 68.7% | 9,296 | 134,175 miles |
Common MOT failure reasons for the VOLVO S60
The most common reason the VOLVO S60 fails its MOT is lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment — present in 54.9% of failed tests, most often logged as "Not working".
| Category | Share of failed tests | Example |
|---|---|---|
| Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment | 54.9% | Not working |
| Brakes | 39.0% | Less than 1.5 mm thick |
| Tyres | 27.6% | Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm |
| Suspension | 25.6% | Pin or bush excessively worn |
| Visibility | 10.8% | Does not clear the windscreen effectively |
| Steering | 9.5% | Ball joint has excessive play |
| Body, chassis, structure | 8.5% | Constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |
| Noise, emissions and leaks | 7.5% | Inoperative or indicates a malfunction |
| Road Wheels | 1.8% | Fixing missing |
| Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems | 1.7% | Warning lamp indicates a fault |
Related VOLVO models
- VOLVO XC60 — 85.1% pass rate
- VOLVO V40 — 77.8% pass rate
- VOLVO XC40 — 92.6% pass rate
- VOLVO XC90 — 80.2% pass rate
- VOLVO V70 — 70.6% pass rate
- VOLVO V60 — 82.6% pass rate
Frequently asked questions
- What is the MOT pass rate for the VOLVO S60?
- 78.0% of VOLVO S60 MOT tests pass, based on 30,345 tests in the DVSA anonymised MOT tests and results dataset.
- What are the most common MOT failures for the VOLVO S60?
- The most common reason the VOLVO S60 fails its MOT is lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment — present in 54.9% of failed tests, most often logged as "Not working".
- Does this show the VOLVO S60's service history?
- No — this is MOT test data, which covers roadworthiness, not servicing. A service history is a separate record of maintenance work, which a specific car only has if its owner has kept it. See the VOLVO service history guide for how to check and keep one.