Volvo Xc60 Inscription B5 Mhev Awd A
From 871 MOT tests. Above average for its class.
Common MOT failure categories
Pass rate by registration year
What goes wrong?
The most common MOT failure reasons are a tyre seriously damaged, a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm and wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen. The top issue, a tyre seriously damaged, caused 28 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 | 28 |
| a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm | 7 |
| wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen | 7 |
| a headlamp cleaning device inoperative in the case of led or gas discharge systems (hid) | 6 |
| engine mil illuminated indicating a malfunction | 3 |
| a tyre cords visible or damaged | 2 |
| wiper blade defective | 2 |
| a tyre not fitted in compliance with the manufacturers sidewall instruction | 2 |
| windscreen or window damaged or seriously discoloured but not adversely affecting driver's view | 2 |
| an srs malfunction indicator lamp (mil) indicates a system malfunction | 2 |
By registration year
| Year | Pass rate | Top failures |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 93% | a tyre seriously damaged, a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm |
| 2020 | 91.2% | a tyre seriously damaged, wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen |
Typical mileage
Half of all Xc60 Inscription B5 Mhev Awd As tested had between 18,308 and 37,631 miles on the clock. Relatively low mileage overall. Many are still fairly young.
At 25,014 median miles, the Xc60 Inscription B5 Mhev Awd A has 0.031 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 Xc60 Inscription B5 Mhev Awd A MOT pass rate?
The Volvo Xc60 Inscription B5 Mhev Awd A has a 92.2% MOT pass rate based on 871 real MOT tests. This is above the national average.
What are common MOT failures on a Volvo Xc60 Inscription B5 Mhev Awd A?
The most common MOT failure on the Volvo Xc60 Inscription B5 Mhev Awd A is a tyre seriously damaged, which caused 28 failures. Other common issues include a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm.
What is the typical mileage of a Volvo Xc60 Inscription B5 Mhev Awd A at MOT?
The median mileage at MOT for a Volvo Xc60 Inscription B5 Mhev Awd A is 25,014 miles. The middle 50% of vehicles tested have between 18,308 and 37,631 miles.
Buying a used Xc60 Inscription B5 Mhev Awd A?
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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