Volvo V60 R-Design B3 Mhev Auto
From 741 MOT tests. Above average for its class.
Common MOT failure categories
What goes wrong?
The most common MOT failure reasons are a tyre cords visible or damaged, a tyre seriously damaged and tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements. The top issue, a tyre cords visible or damaged, caused 21 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 cords visible or damaged | 21 |
| a tyre seriously damaged | 20 |
| tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements | 10 |
| wiper blade defective | 5 |
| wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen | 5 |
| a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm | 5 |
| a shock absorber damaged to the extent that it does not function or showing signs of severe leakage | 4 |
| a headlamp cleaning device inoperative in the case of led or gas discharge systems (hid) | 3 |
| a transmission shaft constant velocity joint boot missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc | 2 |
| 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. 60.5% of V60 R-Design B3 Mhev Auto failures are safety items (worn brakes, tyre damage, steering play). The car still drives, but you shouldn't. Only 7.9% are the kind that would actually strand you. When it does fail, the average repair bill is around £85.
By registration year
| Year | Pass rate | Top failures |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 89.5% | a tyre cords visible or damaged, a tyre seriously damaged |
Typical mileage
Half of all V60 R-Design B3 Mhev Autos tested had between 21,100 and 32,999 miles on the clock. Relatively low mileage overall. Many are still fairly young.
At 27,555 median miles, the V60 R-Design B3 Mhev Auto has 0.039 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 R-Design B3 Mhev Auto MOT pass rate?
The Volvo V60 R-Design B3 Mhev Auto has a 89.2% MOT pass rate based on 741 real MOT tests. This is above the national average.
What are common MOT failures on a Volvo V60 R-Design B3 Mhev Auto?
The most common MOT failure on the Volvo V60 R-Design B3 Mhev Auto is a tyre cords visible or damaged, which caused 21 failures. Other common issues include a tyre seriously damaged.
What is the typical mileage of a Volvo V60 R-Design B3 Mhev Auto at MOT?
The median mileage at MOT for a Volvo V60 R-Design B3 Mhev Auto is 27,555 miles. The middle 50% of vehicles tested have between 21,100 and 32,999 miles.
Buying a used V60 R-Design B3 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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