Volvo S60 R-Design B5 Mhev Auto
From 312 MOT tests. Above average for its class.
Common MOT failure categories
What goes wrong?
The most common MOT failure reasons are a tyre seriously damaged, a shock absorber damaged to the extent that it does not function or showing signs of severe leakage and wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen. The top issue, a tyre seriously damaged, caused 7 failures in 2024. Checking tread depth (1.6mm legal minimum, 3mm recommended) before your test can save an unnecessary fail. You can check prices at Black Circles if you need replacements. If you need repairs before retesting, sites like BookMyGarage let you compare local prices.
By registration year
| Year | Pass rate | Top failures |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 95.3% | a tyre seriously damaged, a shock absorber damaged to the extent that it does not function or showing signs of severe leakage |
Typical mileage
Half of all S60 R-Design B5 Mhev Autos tested had between 18,832 and 33,974 miles on the clock. Relatively low mileage overall. Many are still fairly young.
At 27,107 median miles, the S60 R-Design B5 Mhev Auto has 0.017 failures per 10,000 miles driven.
Other Volvo models
| Volvo Xc60 | 82.7% |
| Volvo V40 | 79% |
| Volvo Xc90 | 78% |
| Volvo Xc40 | 91.2% |
| Volvo V70 | 72% |
Common questions
What is the Volvo S60 R-Design B5 Mhev Auto MOT pass rate?
The Volvo S60 R-Design B5 Mhev Auto has a 95.5% MOT pass rate based on 312 real MOT tests. This is above the national average.
What are common MOT failures on a Volvo S60 R-Design B5 Mhev Auto?
The most common MOT failure on the Volvo S60 R-Design B5 Mhev Auto is a tyre seriously damaged, which caused 7 failures. Other common issues include a shock absorber damaged to the extent that it does not function or showing signs of severe leakage.
What is the typical mileage of a Volvo S60 R-Design B5 Mhev Auto at MOT?
The median mileage at MOT for a Volvo S60 R-Design B5 Mhev Auto is 27,107 miles. The middle 50% of vehicles tested have between 18,832 and 33,974 miles.
Buying a used S60 R-Design B5 Mhev Auto?
Start with the free tools. Look up the specific vehicle's MOT history on GOV.UK The mileage at each test will show if it's been wound back, and the advisory history tells you what's wearing. Cross-reference that against the typical failures above to see if anything looks unusual for this model.
The free data won't tell you about outstanding finance, theft markers, or write-off history. For that, you need a vehicle history check This is especially important on a private sale where you have fewer legal protections.
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