In 2025, 31,610 Volvo V60 cars had a regular MOT in Great Britain. 75% passed first time, compared with 72% for all cars of the same ages, which makes the V60 about average. Adjusted for age, it ranks 94 of the 217 most-tested car models.
That comparison matters: older cars fail more often, so a raw pass rate flatters models that are mostly young. We compare each model against every car on the road at the same age.
Pass rate by age
At 6 years old, 84% of V60s passed first time (all cars that age: 84%). By 15 years, that figure is 64% (all cars: 59%). It is weaker than average when young but holds up better than most from around 10 years.
Volvo V60 All cars of that age
| Age | Tests | V60 passed first time | All cars | Typical mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 years | 3,432 | 84% | 84% | 61,386 |
| 7 years | 3,869 | 83% | 81% | 68,673 |
| 8 years | 3,160 | 75% | 78% | 83,380 |
| 9 years | 3,768 | 77% | 75% | 93,376 |
| 10 years | 3,274 | 75% | 72% | 101,930 |
| 11 years | 3,557 | 71% | 69% | 113,172 |
| 12 years | 3,492 | 71% | 66% | 119,958 |
| 13 years | 4,385 | 68% | 63% | 124,591 |
| 14 years | 2,374 | 68% | 61% | 129,546 |
| 15 years | 228 | 64% | 59% | 125,371 |
What fails most on a Volvo V60
The area that lets the V60 down most, relative to other cars, is tyres: 11.3% of tests failed on it, 1.3 times the rate for the average car. It does comparatively well on lights and electrics and suspension.
Share of V60 tests failing on this area Average car
The six most common failure items
| Failure item | Area | Share of tests |
|---|---|---|
| A tyre seriously damaged | Tyres | 3.8% |
| A brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm | Brakes | 3.8% |
| Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements | Tyres | 3.7% |
| The aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements | Lights and electrics | 3.6% |
| A tyre cords visible or damaged | Tyres | 3.0% |
| A transmission shaft constant velocity joint boot missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc | Body and structure | 2.1% |
What to check when buying a used V60
Based on where the V60 fails more often than other cars, these are the checks worth making before you buy:
- Tyres: Check tread across the whole width (uneven wear hints at alignment or suspension faults), and look for cuts, bulges and mismatched brands. Repair guide
- Steering: Feel for play or knocking through the wheel, and check power-steering fluid isn’t leaking. More
- Brakes: Look through the wheels for lipped or scored discs, check the handbrake holds on a slope, and feel for pulling or vibration under firm braking. Repair guide
Then check the individual car: its own MOT history will show whether it follows the pattern. A car with repeated advisories in the same weak area is more likely to fail its next test.
Check a specific V60
Enter the registration to see its full MOT history, mileage record and reliability score, compared with these figures.
Check a V60Frequently asked questions
What is the MOT pass rate for a Volvo V60?
In 2025, 75% of Volvo V60 cars passed their MOT first time, across 31,610 tests. Cars of the same ages averaged 72%.
What do Volvo V60 cars most often fail their MOT on?
The most common failure items were: a tyre seriously damaged (3.8% of tests); a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm (3.8% of tests); tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements (3.7% of tests).
Other Volvo models
Volvo V40 (72%), Volvo XC60 (77%), Volvo XC90 (72%), Volvo XC40 (89%), Volvo V70 (64%), Volvo V50 (55%). All Volvo models
Source: DVSA anonymised MOT tests and results, 2025 (class 4 normal tests; first-time pass means passed with no faults fixed at the test). Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.