Volvo V60 Momentum B4 Mhev Auto
From 453 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 tyre cords visible or damaged and wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen. The top issue, a tyre seriously damaged, caused 17 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 tyre seriously damaged | 17 |
| a tyre cords visible or damaged | 13 |
| wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen | 5 |
| a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm | 3 |
| tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements | 3 |
| a headlamp cleaning device inoperative in the case of led or gas discharge systems (hid) | 2 |
| a tyre not fitted in compliance with the manufacturers sidewall instruction | 2 |
| a spring or spring component fractured or seriously weakened | 1 |
| a transmission shaft constant velocity joint boot missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc | 1 |
| an obligatory rear fog lamp missing, or a front or rear fog lamp inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning | 1 |
How serious are these failures?
Not all MOT failures are equal. 68.8% of V60 Momentum B4 Mhev Auto failures are safety items (worn brakes, tyre damage, steering play). The car still drives, but you shouldn't. Only 4.2% are the kind that would actually strand you. When it does fail, the average repair bill is around £79.
By registration year
| Year | Pass rate | Top failures |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 89.1% | a tyre seriously damaged, a tyre cords visible or damaged |
Typical mileage
Half of all V60 Momentum B4 Mhev Autos tested had between 24,933 and 53,825 miles on the clock. Relatively low mileage overall. Many are still fairly young.
At 32,151 median miles, the V60 Momentum B4 Mhev Auto has 0.033 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 Momentum B4 Mhev Auto MOT pass rate?
The Volvo V60 Momentum B4 Mhev Auto has a 89.4% MOT pass rate based on 453 real MOT tests. This is above the national average.
What are common MOT failures on a Volvo V60 Momentum B4 Mhev Auto?
The most common MOT failure on the Volvo V60 Momentum B4 Mhev Auto is a tyre seriously damaged, which caused 17 failures. Other common issues include a tyre cords visible or damaged.
What is the typical mileage of a Volvo V60 Momentum B4 Mhev Auto at MOT?
The median mileage at MOT for a Volvo V60 Momentum B4 Mhev Auto is 32,151 miles. The middle 50% of vehicles tested have between 24,933 and 53,825 miles.
Buying a used V60 Momentum B4 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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