VOLVO XC60 MOT pass rate
85.1% of 168,106 VOLVO XC60 MOT tests pass.
The XC60 has a pass rate of 85.1%, a little higher than the average across all VOLVO models (80.1%).
The VOLVO XC60 passes its MOT 85.1% of the time — well above the national average for cars, which sits at 79.2%.
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Pass rate by vehicle age
Pass rate declines noticeably with age, from 94.3% at 0–3 years to 76.1% at 15+ years.
| Vehicle age | Pass rate | Tests | Average mileage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0–3 years | 94.3% | 8,037 | 29,968 miles |
| 3–6 years | 91.8% | 42,332 | 45,354 miles |
| 6–10 years | 84.2% | 78,573 | 77,350 miles |
| 10–15 years | 78.0% | 36,965 | 115,675 miles |
| 15+ years | 76.1% | 2,199 | 132,413 miles |
Common MOT failure reasons for the VOLVO XC60
The most common reason the VOLVO XC60 fails its MOT is lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment — present in 30.8% of failed tests, most often logged as "Not working".
| Category | Share of failed tests | Example |
|---|---|---|
| Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment | 30.8% | Not working |
| Tyres | 30.3% | Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm |
| Suspension | 24.8% | Fractured or broken |
| Brakes | 21.6% | Less than 1.5 mm thick |
| Visibility | 10.6% | Does not clear the windscreen effectively |
| Steering | 7.9% | Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |
| Noise, emissions and leaks | 5.5% | Inoperative or indicates a malfunction |
| Body, chassis, structure | 3.7% | Constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |
| Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems | 1.6% | Warning lamp indicates a fault |
| Identification of the vehicle | 1.4% | Does not conform to the specified requirements |
Related VOLVO models
- 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
- VOLVO V50 — 62.3% pass rate
Frequently asked questions
- What is the MOT pass rate for the VOLVO XC60?
- 85.1% of VOLVO XC60 MOT tests pass, based on 168,106 tests in the DVSA anonymised MOT tests and results dataset.
- What are the most common MOT failures for the VOLVO XC60?
- The most common reason the VOLVO XC60 fails its MOT is lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment — present in 30.8% of failed tests, most often logged as "Not working".
- Does this show the VOLVO XC60'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.