Volvo Xc60 R-Design B5 Mhev Awd Auto
From 1,273 MOT tests. Above average for its class.
Common MOT failure categories
Pass rate by registration year
Pass rate by fuel type
What goes wrong?
The most common MOT failure reasons are a tyre seriously damaged, tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements and a headlamp cleaning device inoperative in the case of led or gas discharge systems (hid). The top issue, a tyre seriously damaged, caused 29 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 | 29 |
| tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements | 11 |
| a headlamp cleaning device inoperative in the case of led or gas discharge systems (hid) | 8 |
| a tyre cords visible or damaged | 4 |
| wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen | 3 |
| a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm | 2 |
| windscreen or window damaged or seriously discoloured but not adversely affecting driver's view | 2 |
| headlamp levelling device inoperative | 2 |
| the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements | 2 |
| a bonnet primary retaining device excessively deteriorated, ineffective or insecure | 2 |
By registration year
| Year | Pass rate | Top failures |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 91.9% | a tyre seriously damaged, a headlamp cleaning device inoperative in the case of led or gas discharge systems (hid) |
| 2020 | 92.7% | a tyre seriously damaged, tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements |
Typical mileage
Half of all Xc60 R-Design B5 Mhev Awd Autos tested had between 24,631 and 35,939 miles on the clock. Relatively low mileage overall. Many are still fairly young.
At 31,126 median miles, the Xc60 R-Design B5 Mhev Awd Auto has 0.025 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 R-Design B5 Mhev Awd Auto MOT pass rate?
The Volvo Xc60 R-Design B5 Mhev Awd Auto has a 92.3% MOT pass rate based on 1,273 real MOT tests. This is above the national average.
What are common MOT failures on a Volvo Xc60 R-Design B5 Mhev Awd Auto?
The most common MOT failure on the Volvo Xc60 R-Design B5 Mhev Awd Auto is a tyre seriously damaged, which caused 29 failures. Other common issues include tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements.
What is the typical mileage of a Volvo Xc60 R-Design B5 Mhev Awd Auto at MOT?
The median mileage at MOT for a Volvo Xc60 R-Design B5 Mhev Awd Auto is 31,126 miles. The middle 50% of vehicles tested have between 24,631 and 35,939 miles.
Buying a used Xc60 R-Design B5 Mhev Awd 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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