In 2025, 89,235 Volvo XC60 cars had a regular MOT in Great Britain. 77% passed first time, compared with 73% for all cars of the same ages, which makes the XC60 better than average. Adjusted for age, it ranks 69 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, 88% of XC60s passed first time (all cars that age: 84%). By 17 years, that figure is 64% (all cars: 57%). It beats the average car at every age with enough data, from 6 to 17 years.
Volvo XC60 All cars of that age
| Age | Tests | XC60 passed first time | All cars | Typical mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 years | 6,372 | 88% | 84% | 54,751 |
| 7 years | 10,779 | 88% | 81% | 64,249 |
| 8 years | 14,732 | 80% | 78% | 75,266 |
| 9 years | 14,684 | 77% | 75% | 85,387 |
| 10 years | 12,573 | 74% | 72% | 96,715 |
| 11 years | 8,737 | 72% | 69% | 107,434 |
| 12 years | 5,117 | 73% | 66% | 111,817 |
| 13 years | 4,791 | 70% | 63% | 121,608 |
| 14 years | 4,275 | 68% | 61% | 129,628 |
| 15 years | 3,968 | 67% | 59% | 136,018 |
| 16 years | 2,739 | 66% | 58% | 137,817 |
| 17 years | 241 | 64% | 57% | 138,436 |
What fails most on a Volvo XC60
No single area stands out: the XC60 fails on each part of the test at roughly the rate you would expect. It does comparatively well on body and structure and emissions and leaks.
Share of XC60 tests failing on this area Average car
The six most common failure items
| Failure item | Area | Share of tests |
|---|---|---|
| A spring or spring component fractured or seriously weakened | Suspension | 6.6% |
| A brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm | Brakes | 3.2% |
| Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements | Tyres | 3.0% |
| The aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements | Lights and electrics | 2.7% |
| A tyre seriously damaged | Tyres | 2.5% |
| A suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn | Suspension | 1.6% |
What to check when buying a used XC60
Based on where the XC60 fails more often than other cars, these are the checks worth making before you buy:
- Steering: Feel for play or knocking through the wheel, and check power-steering fluid isn’t leaking. More
- 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
- Suspension: Listen for knocks over speed bumps, look for leaking shock absorbers, and check the car sits level. Ask whether springs, bushes or drop links have been replaced. 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 XC60
Enter the registration to see its full MOT history, mileage record and reliability score, compared with these figures.
Check a XC60Frequently asked questions
What is the MOT pass rate for a Volvo XC60?
In 2025, 77% of Volvo XC60 cars passed their MOT first time, across 89,235 tests. Cars of the same ages averaged 73%.
What do Volvo XC60 cars most often fail their MOT on?
The most common failure items were: a spring or spring component fractured or seriously weakened (6.6% of tests); a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm (3.2% of tests); tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements (3.0% of tests).
Other Volvo models
Volvo V40 (72%), Volvo XC90 (72%), Volvo XC40 (89%), Volvo V70 (64%), Volvo V60 (75%), 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.