Volvo V60
From 43,709 MOT tests. Above average for its class.
Common MOT failure categories
Pass rate by registration year
Newer V60s fare better: 2019 models pass at 88.2% vs 75.9% for 2011.
Pass rate by fuel type
What goes wrong?
The most common MOT failure reasons are a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm, a tyre seriously damaged and tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements. The top issue, a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm, caused 1,064 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.
| a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm | 1,064 |
| a tyre seriously damaged | 1,033 |
| tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements | 1,021 |
| a tyre cords visible or damaged | 864 |
| a shock absorber damaged to the extent that it does not function or showing signs of severe leakage | 447 |
| a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn | 416 |
| the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements | 404 |
| a rear registration plate lamp or light source missing or inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources | 401 |
| a steering ball joint with excessive wear or free play | 360 |
| steering rack gaiter or ball joint dust cover missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc | 345 |
How serious are these failures?
Not all MOT failures are equal. 58.8% of V60 failures are safety items (worn brakes, tyre damage, steering play). The car still drives, but you shouldn't. Only 7% are the kind that would actually strand you. When it does fail, the average repair bill is around £108.
Fuel type matters
Petrol versions pass at 87.4% while Diesel versions pass at 80.2%, a 7 percentage point gap.
Volvo V60 on UK roads
The fleet is growing: 1,814 newly registered in the past year with 775 leaving, a net gain of 1,039. Currently at its highest numbers ever.
Quarterly breakdown
| Quarter | On road | SORN | New | Gone | Net |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 Q3 | 41,783 | 733 | +411 | -238 | +173 |
| 2025 Q2 | 41,687 | 656 | +436 | -215 | +221 |
| 2025 Q1 | 41,464 | 658 | +729 | -153 | +576 |
| 2024 Q4 | 40,961 | 585 | +238 | -169 | +69 |
| 2024 Q3 | 40,944 | 533 | +44 | -89 | -45 |
| 2024 Q2 | 41,024 | 498 | +57 | -85 | -28 |
| 2024 Q1 | 41,054 | 496 | +94 | -106 | -12 |
| 2023 Q4 | 41,117 | 445 | +176 | -53 | +123 |
20 variants on the road
| Variant | Fuel | Licensed | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| V60 R-Design Drive Start/Stop | Diesel | 1,155 | 8% |
| V60 Business Edition D4 | Diesel | 1,124 | 8% |
| V60 Momentum B3 Mhev Auto | Hybrid Electric (Petrol) | 922 | 7% |
| V60 R-Design D3 | Diesel | 870 | 6% |
| V60 R-Design D2 | Diesel | 842 | 6% |
| V60 + B4 Mhev Auto | Hybrid Electric (Petrol) | 827 | 6% |
| V60 Se Lux Nav D5 Auto | Diesel | 815 | 6% |
| V60 Business Edition D2 | Diesel | 753 | 5% |
| V60 Se Lux Nav D4 Auto | Diesel | 739 | 5% |
| V60 R-Design T6 Recharge Awd A | Plug-In Hybrid Electric (Petrol) | 700 | 5% |
| V60 Business Edition D3 | Diesel | 573 | 4% |
| V60 R-Design B4 Mhev Auto | Hybrid Electric (Petrol) | 570 | 4% |
| V60 C Country Lux Nav D4 Awd A | Diesel | 563 | 4% |
| V60 R-Design Lux Nav D4 | Diesel | 561 | 4% |
| V60 R-Design Lux Nav D4 Auto | Diesel | 549 | 4% |
| V60 R-Design Nav D4 | Diesel | 538 | 4% |
| V60 R-Design B3 Mhev Auto | Hybrid Electric (Petrol) | 529 | 4% |
| V60 C-Country B5 Mhev Awd Auto | Hybrid Electric (Petrol) | 494 | 4% |
| V60 Inscription Pro D4 Auto | Diesel | 467 | 3% |
| V60 Momentum Pro D4 Auto | Diesel | 462 | 3% |
Source: DfT vehicle licensing statistics, 2025 Q3. Crown copyright, OGL v3.0.
By registration year
| Year | Pass rate | Top failures |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 88.2% | a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm, a tyre seriously damaged |
| 2018 | 87% | a tyre seriously damaged, a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm |
| 2017 | 82.7% | a tyre cords visible or damaged, a transmission shaft constant velocity joint boot missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc |
| 2016 | 83.9% | tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements, a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm |
6 earlier years
| 2015 | 82.7% | a tyre cords visible or damaged, a tyre seriously damaged |
| 2014 | 79.7% | tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements, a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm |
| 2013 | 79.5% | tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements, a tyre seriously damaged |
| 2012 | 75.9% | tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements, a tyre seriously damaged |
| 2011 | 75.9% | a tyre seriously damaged, tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements |
| 2010 | 73.6% | a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm, a tyre cords visible or damaged |
Typical mileage
Half of all V60s tested had between 84,665 and 155,707 miles on the clock. A significant number are high-mileage vehicles.
At 105,423 median miles, the V60 has 0.018 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 V60 MOT pass rate?
The Volvo V60 has a 81.1% MOT pass rate based on 43,709 real MOT tests. This is above the national average.
What are common MOT failures on a Volvo V60?
The most common MOT failure on the Volvo V60 is a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm, which caused 1,064 failures. Other common issues include a tyre seriously damaged.
How many Volvo V60s are on UK roads?
There are 41,783 Volvo V60s currently licensed on UK roads, with 733 on SORN.
What is the typical mileage of a Volvo V60 at MOT?
The median mileage at MOT for a Volvo V60 is 105,423 miles. The middle 50% of vehicles tested have between 84,665 and 155,707 miles.
Buying a used V60?
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.
With a 81.1% pass rate and an average repair bill of £108 when things go wrong, budget accordingly.
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MOT data from DVSA anonymised test results, 2024 test year. Fleet data from DfT vehicle licensing statistics. Crown copyright, OGL v3.0. MOT pass rates are statistical summaries of test outcomes, not assessments of individual vehicle safety or condition. Always inspect a vehicle and check its full MOT history before purchasing. See terms of use.