VOLVO V60 MOT pass rate
82.6% of 57,059 VOLVO V60 MOT tests pass.
The V60 has a pass rate of 82.6%, a little higher than the average across all VOLVO models (80.1%).
The VOLVO V60 has a pass rate of 82.6%, a little higher than the national average for cars (79.2%).
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Pass rate by vehicle age
Pass rate declines noticeably with age, from 91.3% at 0–3 years to 75.7% at 10–15 years.
| Vehicle age | Pass rate | Tests | Average mileage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0–3 years | 91.3% | 2,877 | 30,082 miles |
| 3–6 years | 88.7% | 16,645 | 49,960 miles |
| 6–10 years | 82.7% | 19,157 | 86,278 miles |
| 10–15 years | 75.7% | 18,373 | 116,037 miles |
| 15+ years | too few tests (7) | 7 | no reading |
Common MOT failure reasons for the VOLVO V60
The most common reason the VOLVO V60 fails its MOT is tyres — present in 41.0% of failed tests, most often logged as "Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm".
| Category | Share of failed tests | Example |
|---|---|---|
| Tyres | 41.0% | Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm |
| Brakes | 25.8% | Less than 1.5 mm thick |
| Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment | 23.9% | Too low |
| Suspension | 17.3% | Has a serious fluid leak |
| Visibility | 12.5% | Does not clear the windscreen effectively |
| Steering | 7.8% | Ball joint has excessive play |
| Noise, emissions and leaks | 7.0% | Inoperative or indicates a malfunction |
| Body, chassis, structure | 6.0% | Constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |
| Road Wheels | 1.4% | Fixing missing |
| Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems | 1.3% | 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 V50 — 62.3% pass rate
Frequently asked questions
- What is the MOT pass rate for the VOLVO V60?
- 82.6% of VOLVO V60 MOT tests pass, based on 57,059 tests in the DVSA anonymised MOT tests and results dataset.
- What are the most common MOT failures for the VOLVO V60?
- The most common reason the VOLVO V60 fails its MOT is tyres — present in 41.0% of failed tests, most often logged as "Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm".
- Does this show the VOLVO V60'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.