Volvo S60 MOT Check

MOT pass rates, common failures, and reliability data for the Volvo S60. Check any S60 by registration number below.

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77.4%

Avg Pass Rate

-10.3%

vs Volvo Avg

Year Ranges

Good

Reliability

Volvo S60 — MOT Reliability Overview

The Volvo S60 has an average MOT pass rate of 77.4%, which is 10.3 percentage points below the Volvo brand average of 87.7%. This is a reasonable result that reflects typical UK reliability standards. Regular servicing and addressing advisories promptly will help keep your S60 on the road.

The most common reasons a Volvo S60 fails its MOT are a lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning, parking brake efficiency below minimum requirement, the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements. If you are preparing your S60 for its MOT, checking these areas first could save you a retest fee. Our detailed fault analysis includes estimated repair costs for each failure type.

Before buying a used Volvo S60, we recommend checking the full MOT history, write-off status, outstanding finance, and stolen vehicle status. These checks can be done for free using the registration number.

MOT Pass Rate by Year

How the Volvo S60 performs at MOT across different model years.

2021

Based on 76 vehicles

92.1%Excellent

Volvo average: 87.7%

2020

Based on 130 vehicles

98.5%Excellent

Volvo average: 87.7%

Mileage at 5yr

107k mi

2019

Based on 1,545 vehicles

89.8%Excellent

Volvo average: 87.7%

Dangerous Defects

4.2%

Retest Rate

10.6%

Mileage at 3yr

48k mi

Mileage at 5yr

59k mi

2018

Based on 2,166 vehicles

87.1%Excellent

Volvo average: 87.7%

Dangerous Defects

6.3%

Retest Rate

12.5%

Mileage at 5yr

72k mi

2017

Based on 2,618 vehicles

85.3%Excellent

Volvo average: 87.7%

Dangerous Defects

5.7%

Retest Rate

14.7%

Mileage at 5yr

Based on 4,560 vehicles

77.4%Good

Volvo average: 87.7%

Dangerous Defects

6.7%

Retest Rate

22.2%

2010

Based on 1,665 vehicles

78.3%Good

Volvo average: 87.7%

Dangerous Defects

6.6%

Retest Rate

22.2%

2009

Based on 135 vehicles

74.8%Average

Volvo average: 87.7%

Dangerous Defects

6.7%

Retest Rate

20.0%

2008

Based on 857 vehicles

69.1%Average

Volvo average: 87.7%

Dangerous Defects

6.8%

Retest Rate

32.9%

2007

Based on 1,569 vehicles

65.5%Average

Volvo average: 87.7%

Dangerous Defects

6.5%

Retest Rate

33.5%

2006

Based on 2,706 vehicles

69.1%Average

Volvo average: 87.7%

Dangerous Defects

7.5%

Retest Rate

25.2%

2005

Based on 3,518 vehicles

70.3%Average

Volvo average: 87.7%

Dangerous Defects

7.1%

Retest Rate

24.5%

2004

Based on 3,017 vehicles

67.3%Average

Volvo average: 87.7%

Dangerous Defects

7.3%

Retest Rate

27.6%

2003

Based on 2,401 vehicles

66.2%Average

Volvo average: 87.7%

Dangerous Defects

7.4%

Retest Rate

30.9%

2002

Based on 1,715 vehicles

69.7%Average

Volvo average: 87.7%

Dangerous Defects

6.7%

Retest Rate

25.0%

2001

Based on 767 vehicles

64.9%Below Average

Volvo average: 87.7%

Dangerous Defects

7.1%

Retest Rate

32.8%

2000

Based on 49 vehicles

75.5%Good

Volvo average: 87.7%

Dangerous Defects

4.0%

Retest Rate

24.0%

0

Based on 24,311 vehicles

79.7%Good

Volvo average: 87.7%

Mileage at 5yr

108k mi

Top MOT Failures — Volvo S60

The most common reasons a Volvo S60 fails its MOT, aggregated across all year ranges.

A lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning

4.7%

Parking brake efficiency below minimum requirement

2.5%

The aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements

2.5%

A suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn

2.3%

Lamp emitted colour, position or intensity not in accordance with the requirements

2.2%

Volvo S60 Common Faults & Repair Costs

Other Volvo Models

Compare MOT reliability across Volvo models.

Volvo V90 R-design T6 Recharge Awd A

80.8% pass rate

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86.8% pass rate

Volvo V60

82.5% pass rate

Volvo Xc60 Rdesign Pro B4 Mhev Awd A

92.4% pass rate

Volvo C30 1,6

91.8% pass rate

Volvo 850

92.4% pass rate

Useful MOT Guides

Common MOT Failures

The most common reasons UK vehicles fail their MOT — and how to prepare.

MOT Checklist

Pre-MOT checklist to improve your chances of passing first time.

Advisory vs Failure

Understanding the difference between MOT advisories and failures.

See detailed fault analysis for Volvo S60

Volvo S60 — Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about the Volvo S60 MOT and reliability.

What is the MOT pass rate for the Volvo S60?

The average MOT pass rate for the Volvo S60 is 77.4% compared to the Volvo average of 87.7%. Pass rates vary by year — check the year-by-year breakdown on this page for details.

What are the most common MOT failures on a Volvo S60?

The most common MOT failures on the Volvo S60 are: A lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.7%), Parking brake efficiency below minimum requirement (2.5%), The aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements (2.5%). These are the components most likely to cause an MOT failure.

Is the Volvo S60 reliable?

With an average MOT pass rate of 77.4%, the Volvo S60 is rated as "Good" for reliability. This is a strong result suggesting good build quality and fewer common defects.

How do I check the MOT history of a Volvo S60?

Enter the vehicle's registration number in the search box at the top of this page. You will instantly see the complete MOT history including every test result, mileage readings, advisories, and dangerous defects — completely free.

What mileage should I expect on a Volvo S60?

Typical mileage for the Volvo S60: 107,023 miles at 5 years. Use these benchmarks when evaluating a used S60 to spot vehicles with unusually high or low mileage.

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