Volvo Xc60 Inscription D4 Auto
From 326 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 brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm, number plate does not conform to the specified requirements and engine mil illuminated indicating a malfunction. The top issue, a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm, caused 8 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 | 8 |
| number plate does not conform to the specified requirements | 6 |
| engine mil illuminated indicating a malfunction | 4 |
| tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements | 3 |
| a tyre seriously damaged | 2 |
| wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen | 1 |
| emission control equipment fitted by the manufacturer missing, obviously modified or obviously defective | 1 |
By registration year
| Year | Pass rate | Top failures |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 85.2% | a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm, number plate does not conform to the specified requirements |
| 2019 | 96.3% | tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements, emission control equipment fitted by the manufacturer missing, obviously modified or obviously defective |
Typical mileage
Half of all Xc60 Inscription D4 Autos tested had between 25,652 and 48,447 miles on the clock. Relatively low mileage overall. Many are still fairly young.
At 34,453 median miles, the Xc60 Inscription D4 Auto has 0.024 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 D4 Auto MOT pass rate?
The Volvo Xc60 Inscription D4 Auto has a 91.7% MOT pass rate based on 326 real MOT tests. This is above the national average.
What are common MOT failures on a Volvo Xc60 Inscription D4 Auto?
The most common MOT failure on the Volvo Xc60 Inscription D4 Auto is a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm, which caused 8 failures. Other common issues include number plate does not conform to the specified requirements.
What is the typical mileage of a Volvo Xc60 Inscription D4 Auto at MOT?
The median mileage at MOT for a Volvo Xc60 Inscription D4 Auto is 34,453 miles. The middle 50% of vehicles tested have between 25,652 and 48,447 miles.
Buying a used Xc60 Inscription D4 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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