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Volvo XC60 MOT pass rate and common problems

83.6% of Volvo XC60s passed the 2024 MOT (113,027 first tests): 80.5% at the first attempt and 3.1% after a fix at the test centre (PRS). About 1 in 5 failed the first attempt. For its age, it fails 17% less often than normal: MOT Risk Index 83.4 (95% CI 82.4–84.4; 100 = normal).

Volvo XC60 at a glance, 2024 MOT
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
MOT pass rate83.6%incl. 3.1% fixed at the test centre2024113027
Passed at the first attempt80.5%all first tests2024113027
MOT Risk Index (95% CI 82.4–84.4)83.4index100 = normal for its age · rank 290 of 761 (1 = fails least for its age)2024113027
Biggest excess: Steering2.5per 1001.5 same-age2019–2024540430
Dangerous defects8.7per 10011.2 UK, not age-adjusted2019–2024540430
Advisory items90.1per 100127.1 UK, not age-adjusted2019–2024540430
strip · Volvo XC60 · MOT Risk Index · 83.4 vs 100 = normal · 2024
MOT Risk Index · Volvo XC60. 0–240; 100 = normal for its age; median model 92.8 · rank 290 of 761 (1 = fails least for its age). It would rank between 284 and 303 anywhere within its 95% interval, other models held where they are. DVSA, 2024.
Volvo XC60 index position among 761 models
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Rank290of 761published models, 1 = fails least for its age2024113027
Best rank within its 95% interval284rankother models held where they are2024113027
Worst rank within its 95% interval303rankother models held where they are2024113027

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Data release dvsa-2024-v2 (24 Sep 2026) · full dataset (v5). This model's index changed from 82.7 to 83.4 in the 24 September 2026 release, after duplicate test records were removed.

What actually fails on a Volvo XC60 MOT, and how often?

Volvo XC60 MOTs fail most often on ‘lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment’: 7.7 per 100 tests, against 8.8 for UK cars of the same age (2019–2024, n = 540,430).

bar · Volvo XC60 · Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment · 7.7 vs 8.8 · 2019–2024
DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Volvo XC60: the numbers behind this answer (2019–2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment7.7per 1008.82019–202441459
Tyres7.2per 1007.92019–202439095
Suspension5.5per 1007.72019–202429885
Brakes5.2per 1006.72019–202427887
Visibility4.9per 1006.12019–202426298
Steering2.5per 1001.52019–202413369

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2019–2024 · n = 540,430 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

Tyres, brakes and suspension: how does the Volvo XC60 compare with cars of the same age?

The biggest excess for the Volvo XC60 is brakes at age 3: 2.9 failures per 100 tests, against 1.8 for same-age cars of comparable models (2019–2024, n = 75,554).

bullet · Volvo XC60 · Tyres, age 3 · 4.5 vs 4.2 · 2019–2024
Tyres, age 3: 4.5 vs 4.2. Brakes, age 3: 2.9 vs 1.8. Suspension, age 3: 0.2 vs 0.6. Tyres, age 4: 4.7 vs 4.5. Brakes, age 4: 3.4 vs 2.4. Suspension, age 4: 0.4 vs 1.2. Tyres, age 5: 4.8 vs 5.1. Brakes, age 5: 3.7 vs 3.1. DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Volvo XC60: the numbers behind this answer (2019–2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Tyres, age 34.5per 1004.22019–202475554
Brakes, age 32.9per 1001.82019–202475554
Suspension, age 30.2per 1000.62019–202475554
Tyres, age 44.7per 1004.52019–202472864
Brakes, age 43.4per 1002.42019–202472864
Suspension, age 40.4per 1001.22019–202472864
Tyres, age 54.8per 1005.12019–202473352
Brakes, age 53.7per 1003.12019–202473352
Full table
Further values · 2019–2024
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Suspension, age 51.0per 1002.22019–202473352
Tyres, age 65.1per 1005.52019–202467205
Brakes, age 63.9per 1003.82019–202467205
Suspension, age 62.4per 1003.72019–202467205
Tyres, age 75.4per 1006.02019–202461301
Brakes, age 74.0per 1004.52019–202461301
Suspension, age 74.8per 1005.72019–202461301
Tyres, age 85.5per 1006.32019–202451302
Brakes, age 84.2per 1005.42019–202451302
Suspension, age 87.3per 1007.82019–202451302

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2019–2024 · n = 113,027 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

Will my Volvo XC60's advisory become a fail at the next MOT?

Volvo XC60 advisories turn into fails less often than on the median model; the one to watch is lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment: advisories on it became a fail at the next MOT 21.5% of the time.

funnel · Volvo XC60 · Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment · 21.5 vs median model · 2019–2024
Advisories on lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment: 21.5 of 100 became a fail on the same item at the next MOT. DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Volvo XC60: the numbers behind this answer (2019–2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment21.5% next failmedian model2019–20241077
Suspension13.0% next failmedian model2019–202419158
Steering9.6% next failmedian model2019–20244515
Body, chassis, structure8.3% next failmedian model2019–2024845
Tyres7.5% next failmedian model2019–202496830
Brakes7.0% next failmedian model2019–202472556
Noise, emissions and leaks3.5% next failmedian model2019–20244910
Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems2.6% next failmedian model2019–2024904
Full table
Further values · 2019–2024
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Identification of the vehicle1.8% next failmedian model2019–20245522
Non-component advisories0% next failmedian model2019–202428605

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2019–2024 · n = 113,027 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

My Volvo XC60 got an MOT advisory: what gets flagged most?

Volvo XC60 MOTs flag tyres most: 41.5 advisories per 100 tests, against 39.7 across UK tests (2019–2024, n = 540,430).

bar · Volvo XC60 · Tyres · 41.5 vs 39.7 · 2019–2024
DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Volvo XC60: the numbers behind this answer (2019–2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Tyres41.5per 10039.72019–2024224478
Brakes27.2per 10034.72019–2024147225
Suspension8.4per 10026.22019–202445136
Non-component advisories7.9per 1007.82019–202442754
Identification of the vehicle1.5per 1002.52019–20248237
Noise, emissions and leaks1.3per 1005.22019–20247134

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2019–2024 · n = 540,430 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

What is likely to fail next on a Volvo XC60?

For Volvo XC60s aged 3 to 5 whose last MOT was a pass, the item most likely to fail at the next MOT is ‘lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment’: 4.2% failed on it (2019–2024, n = 98,967).

bar · Volvo XC60 · Tyres, under 3 years old, after a pass · 4.0 vs baseline · 2019–2024
DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Volvo XC60: the numbers behind this answer (2019–2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Tyres, under 3 years old, after a pass4.0% next fail2019–202433406
Visibility, under 3 years old, after a pass3.0% next fail2019–202433406
Brakes, under 3 years old, after a pass2.8% next fail2019–202433406
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment, under 3 years old, after a pass2.4% next fail2019–202433406
Suspension, under 3 years old, after a pass0.3% next fail2019–202433406
Noise, emissions and leaks, under 3 years old, after a pass0.3% next fail2019–202433406
Body, chassis, structure, under 3 years old, after a pass0.2% next fail2019–202433406
Steering, under 3 years old, after a pass0.2% next fail2019–202433406
Full table
Further values · 2019–2024
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems, under 3 years old, after a pass0.1% next fail2019–202433406
Identification of the vehicle, under 3 years old, after a pass0.1% next fail2019–202433406
Road wheels, under 3 years old, after a pass0.1% next fail2019–202433406
Tyres, under 3 years old, after an advisory5.3% next fail2019–202412300
Visibility, under 3 years old, after an advisory4.5% next fail2019–202412300
Brakes, under 3 years old, after an advisory4.1% next fail2019–202412300
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment, under 3 years old, after an advisory3.4% next fail2019–202412300
Body, chassis, structure, under 3 years old, after an advisory0.4% next fail2019–202412300
Suspension, under 3 years old, after an advisory0.4% next fail2019–202412300
Noise, emissions and leaks, under 3 years old, after an advisory0.3% next fail2019–202412300
Identification of the vehicle, under 3 years old, after an advisory0.2% next fail2019–202412300
Steering, under 3 years old, after an advisory0.2% next fail2019–202412300
Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems, under 3 years old, after an advisory0.2% next fail2019–202412300
Road wheels, under 3 years old, after an advisory0.1% next fail2019–202412300
Tyres, under 3 years old, after a fail5.1% next fail2019–20245887
Visibility, under 3 years old, after a fail4.4% next fail2019–20245887
Brakes, under 3 years old, after a fail3.9% next fail2019–20245887
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment, under 3 years old, after a fail3.6% next fail2019–20245887
Suspension, under 3 years old, after a fail0.5% next fail2019–20245887
Noise, emissions and leaks, under 3 years old, after a fail0.5% next fail2019–20245887
Body, chassis, structure, under 3 years old, after a fail0.4% next fail2019–20245887
Steering, under 3 years old, after a fail0.1% next fail2019–20245887
Identification of the vehicle, under 3 years old, after a fail0.1% next fail2019–20245887
Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems, under 3 years old, after a fail0.1% next fail2019–20245887
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment, 3 to 5 years old, after a pass4.2% next fail2019–202498967
Tyres, 3 to 5 years old, after a pass4.0% next fail2019–202498967
Visibility, 3 to 5 years old, after a pass3.2% next fail2019–202498967
Brakes, 3 to 5 years old, after a pass2.9% next fail2019–202498967
Suspension, 3 to 5 years old, after a pass1.6% next fail2019–202498967
Steering, 3 to 5 years old, after a pass1.0% next fail2019–202498967
Noise, emissions and leaks, 3 to 5 years old, after a pass0.5% next fail2019–202498967
Body, chassis, structure, 3 to 5 years old, after a pass0.4% next fail2019–202498967
Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems, 3 to 5 years old, after a pass0.1% next fail2019–202498967
Identification of the vehicle, 3 to 5 years old, after a pass0.1% next fail2019–202498967
Road wheels, 3 to 5 years old, after a pass0.1% next fail2019–202498967
Tyres, 3 to 5 years old, after an advisory5.9% next fail2019–202452741
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment, 3 to 5 years old, after an advisory5.5% next fail2019–202452741
Brakes, 3 to 5 years old, after an advisory5.0% next fail2019–202452741
Visibility, 3 to 5 years old, after an advisory4.6% next fail2019–202452741
Suspension, 3 to 5 years old, after an advisory2.2% next fail2019–202452741
Steering, 3 to 5 years old, after an advisory1.4% next fail2019–202452741
Noise, emissions and leaks, 3 to 5 years old, after an advisory0.7% next fail2019–202452741
Body, chassis, structure, 3 to 5 years old, after an advisory0.5% next fail2019–202452741
Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems, 3 to 5 years old, after an advisory0.2% next fail2019–202452741
Identification of the vehicle, 3 to 5 years old, after an advisory0.1% next fail2019–202452741
Road wheels, 3 to 5 years old, after an advisory0.1% next fail2019–202452741
Tyres, 3 to 5 years old, after a fail6.9% next fail2019–202425393
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment, 3 to 5 years old, after a fail6.9% next fail2019–202425393
Visibility, 3 to 5 years old, after a fail4.9% next fail2019–202425393
Brakes, 3 to 5 years old, after a fail4.6% next fail2019–202425393
Suspension, 3 to 5 years old, after a fail3.1% next fail2019–202425393
Steering, 3 to 5 years old, after a fail1.8% next fail2019–202425393
Noise, emissions and leaks, 3 to 5 years old, after a fail1.2% next fail2019–202425393
Body, chassis, structure, 3 to 5 years old, after a fail0.6% next fail2019–202425393
Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems, 3 to 5 years old, after a fail0.3% next fail2019–202425393
Identification of the vehicle, 3 to 5 years old, after a fail0.2% next fail2019–202425393
Road wheels, 3 to 5 years old, after a fail0.1% next fail2019–202425393
Suspension, 6 to 8 years old, after a pass6.9% next fail2019–202457026
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment, 6 to 8 years old, after a pass6.7% next fail2019–202457026
Tyres, 6 to 8 years old, after a pass4.1% next fail2019–202457026
Steering, 6 to 8 years old, after a pass3.9% next fail2019–202457026
Visibility, 6 to 8 years old, after a pass3.6% next fail2019–202457026
Brakes, 6 to 8 years old, after a pass3.0% next fail2019–202457026
Body, chassis, structure, 6 to 8 years old, after a pass1.3% next fail2019–202457026
Noise, emissions and leaks, 6 to 8 years old, after a pass0.8% next fail2019–202457026
Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems, 6 to 8 years old, after a pass0.3% next fail2019–202457026
Identification of the vehicle, 6 to 8 years old, after a pass0.1% next fail2019–202457026
Road wheels, 6 to 8 years old, after a pass0.1% next fail2019–202457026
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment, 6 to 8 years old, after an advisory9.1% next fail2019–202435937
Suspension, 6 to 8 years old, after an advisory7.8% next fail2019–202435937
Tyres, 6 to 8 years old, after an advisory6.6% next fail2019–202435937
Visibility, 6 to 8 years old, after an advisory5.5% next fail2019–202435937
Brakes, 6 to 8 years old, after an advisory5.0% next fail2019–202435937
Steering, 6 to 8 years old, after an advisory4.7% next fail2019–202435937
Body, chassis, structure, 6 to 8 years old, after an advisory1.7% next fail2019–202435937
Noise, emissions and leaks, 6 to 8 years old, after an advisory1.2% next fail2019–202435937
Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems, 6 to 8 years old, after an advisory0.4% next fail2019–202435937
Identification of the vehicle, 6 to 8 years old, after an advisory0.2% next fail2019–202435937
Road wheels, 6 to 8 years old, after an advisory0.1% next fail2019–202435937
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment, 6 to 8 years old, after a fail10.7% next fail2019–202427721
Suspension, 6 to 8 years old, after a fail9.8% next fail2019–202427721
Tyres, 6 to 8 years old, after a fail7.0% next fail2019–202427721
Visibility, 6 to 8 years old, after a fail5.9% next fail2019–202427721
Steering, 6 to 8 years old, after a fail5.5% next fail2019–202427721
Brakes, 6 to 8 years old, after a fail5.3% next fail2019–202427721
Body, chassis, structure, 6 to 8 years old, after a fail2.5% next fail2019–202427721
Noise, emissions and leaks, 6 to 8 years old, after a fail2.1% next fail2019–202427721
Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems, 6 to 8 years old, after a fail0.7% next fail2019–202427721
Identification of the vehicle, 6 to 8 years old, after a fail0.3% next fail2019–202427721
Road wheels, 6 to 8 years old, after a fail0.1% next fail2019–202427721
Suspension, 9 to 11 years old, after a pass9.9% next fail2019–202424894
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment, 9 to 11 years old, after a pass8.3% next fail2019–202424894
Tyres, 9 to 11 years old, after a pass4.1% next fail2019–202424894
Visibility, 9 to 11 years old, after a pass3.9% next fail2019–202424894
Body, chassis, structure, 9 to 11 years old, after a pass3.6% next fail2019–202424894
Brakes, 9 to 11 years old, after a pass3.6% next fail2019–202424894
Steering, 9 to 11 years old, after a pass3.1% next fail2019–202424894
Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems, 9 to 11 years old, after a pass0.6% next fail2019–202424894
Noise, emissions and leaks, 9 to 11 years old, after a pass0.6% next fail2019–202424894
Identification of the vehicle, 9 to 11 years old, after a pass0.2% next fail2019–202424894
Road wheels, 9 to 11 years old, after a pass0.1% next fail2019–202424894
Suspension, 9 to 11 years old, after an advisory12.5% next fail2019–202417163
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment, 9 to 11 years old, after an advisory11.9% next fail2019–202417163
Visibility, 9 to 11 years old, after an advisory6.2% next fail2019–202417163
Tyres, 9 to 11 years old, after an advisory5.9% next fail2019–202417163
Brakes, 9 to 11 years old, after an advisory5.3% next fail2019–202417163
Body, chassis, structure, 9 to 11 years old, after an advisory4.6% next fail2019–202417163
Steering, 9 to 11 years old, after an advisory4.0% next fail2019–202417163
Noise, emissions and leaks, 9 to 11 years old, after an advisory0.8% next fail2019–202417163
Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems, 9 to 11 years old, after an advisory0.8% next fail2019–202417163
Identification of the vehicle, 9 to 11 years old, after an advisory0.3% next fail2019–202417163
Road wheels, 9 to 11 years old, after an advisory0.2% next fail2019–202417163
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment, 9 to 11 years old, after a fail14.2% next fail2019–202416809
Suspension, 9 to 11 years old, after a fail13.5% next fail2019–202416809
Tyres, 9 to 11 years old, after a fail7.2% next fail2019–202416809
Visibility, 9 to 11 years old, after a fail7.2% next fail2019–202416809
Body, chassis, structure, 9 to 11 years old, after a fail6.0% next fail2019–202416809
Brakes, 9 to 11 years old, after a fail5.9% next fail2019–202416809
Steering, 9 to 11 years old, after a fail4.5% next fail2019–202416809
Noise, emissions and leaks, 9 to 11 years old, after a fail1.4% next fail2019–202416809
Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems, 9 to 11 years old, after a fail1.1% next fail2019–202416809
Identification of the vehicle, 9 to 11 years old, after a fail0.3% next fail2019–202416809
Road wheels, 9 to 11 years old, after a fail0.2% next fail2019–202416809
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment, 12 to 14 years old, after a pass11.3% next fail2019–20246374
Suspension, 12 to 14 years old, after a pass11.2% next fail2019–20246374
Body, chassis, structure, 12 to 14 years old, after a pass4.7% next fail2019–20246374
Visibility, 12 to 14 years old, after a pass4.4% next fail2019–20246374
Tyres, 12 to 14 years old, after a pass4.1% next fail2019–20246374
Brakes, 12 to 14 years old, after a pass3.8% next fail2019–20246374
Steering, 12 to 14 years old, after a pass2.8% next fail2019–20246374
Noise, emissions and leaks, 12 to 14 years old, after a pass0.9% next fail2019–20246374
Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems, 12 to 14 years old, after a pass0.8% next fail2019–20246374
Road wheels, 12 to 14 years old, after a pass0.2% next fail2019–20246374
Identification of the vehicle, 12 to 14 years old, after a pass0.2% next fail2019–20246374
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment, 12 to 14 years old, after an advisory15.6% next fail2019–20245159
Suspension, 12 to 14 years old, after an advisory13.9% next fail2019–20245159
Visibility, 12 to 14 years old, after an advisory7.2% next fail2019–20245159
Body, chassis, structure, 12 to 14 years old, after an advisory6.7% next fail2019–20245159
Brakes, 12 to 14 years old, after an advisory6.6% next fail2019–20245159
Tyres, 12 to 14 years old, after an advisory5.9% next fail2019–20245159
Steering, 12 to 14 years old, after an advisory3.5% next fail2019–20245159
Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems, 12 to 14 years old, after an advisory1.2% next fail2019–20245159
Noise, emissions and leaks, 12 to 14 years old, after an advisory1.1% next fail2019–20245159
Road wheels, 12 to 14 years old, after an advisory0.4% next fail2019–20245159
Identification of the vehicle, 12 to 14 years old, after an advisory0.3% next fail2019–20245159
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment, 12 to 14 years old, after a fail18.8% next fail2019–20244982
Suspension, 12 to 14 years old, after a fail15.9% next fail2019–20244982
Visibility, 12 to 14 years old, after a fail8.3% next fail2019–20244982
Body, chassis, structure, 12 to 14 years old, after a fail7.8% next fail2019–20244982
Brakes, 12 to 14 years old, after a fail7.5% next fail2019–20244982
Tyres, 12 to 14 years old, after a fail7.4% next fail2019–20244982
Steering, 12 to 14 years old, after a fail4.1% next fail2019–20244982
Noise, emissions and leaks, 12 to 14 years old, after a fail1.8% next fail2019–20244982
Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems, 12 to 14 years old, after a fail1.4% next fail2019–20244982
Identification of the vehicle, 12 to 14 years old, after a fail0.5% next fail2019–20244982
Road wheels, 12 to 14 years old, after a fail0.4% next fail2019–20244982
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment, 15 to 19 years old, after a fail (rough estimate: 40 cars)35% next fail2019–202440
Suspension, 15 to 19 years old, after a fail (rough estimate: 40 cars)15% next fail2019–202440
Visibility, 15 to 19 years old, after a fail (rough estimate: 40 cars)12.5% next fail2019–202440

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2019–2024 · n = 113,027 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

How often does a Volvo XC60 get a dangerous MOT defect?

The Volvo XC60 gets a dangerous defect less often than the UK average: 8.7 per 100 first tests against 11.2 across the UK. In the same tests, 18.2 major and 9.0 minor defects were recorded per 100 tests (one test can record several).

bullet · Volvo XC60 · Dangerous defects · 8.7 vs 11.2 · 2019–2024
Dangerous defects: 8.7 vs 11.2. DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Volvo XC60: the numbers behind this answer (2019–2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Dangerous defects8.7per 10011.22019–2024540430

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2019–2024 · n = 540,430 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id; severity not recorded for some 2018–2021 tests · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

Will my Volvo XC60 still pass its MOT in a few years?

First-time MOT failures for the Volvo XC60 go from 9.3% at age 3 to 40.3% at age 16 (rough estimate: 263 tests, 95% interval 34.6–46.3%), against 43.1% for all cars aged 16 (rough estimate: 263 tests, 95% interval 34.6–46.3%) (2024, n = 113,027).

line · Volvo XC60 · Age 3 · 9.3 vs 12.4 · 2024
Age 3: 9.3. Age 16 (rough esti: 40.3. DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Volvo XC60: the numbers behind this answer (2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Age 39.3% failed first time12.420249941
Age 49.7% failed first time13.120247991
Age 511.6% failed first time15.1202411261
Age 612.2% failed first time17.5202410816
Age 718.6% failed first time20.2202414740
Age 822.1% failed first time23.3202414676
Age 923.8% failed first time26.5202412568
Age 1026.2% failed first time30.120248791
Full table
Further values · 2024
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Age 1125.8% failed first time33.220245127
Age 1229.5% failed first time35.720244874
Age 1330.4% failed first time38.220244416
Age 1431.7% failed first time40.420244157
Age 1530.6% failed first time41.620242928
Age 16 (rough estimate: 263 tests, 95% interval 34.6–46.3%)40.3% failed first time43.12024263

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2024 · n = 113,027 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

How does the Volvo XC60 compare with cars of its own age and size?

At 2 of 14 ages shown, Volvo XC60s fail first time more often than comparable models of the same size class; the biggest difference is at age 15, where they fail less often: 30.6% against 42.3% (2024, n = 3,212).

line · Volvo XC60 · Age 3 · 11.4 vs 11.7 · 2024
Age 3: 11.4. Age 16: 40.1. DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Volvo XC60: the numbers behind this answer (2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Age 311.4% fail11.7202475554
Age 412.8% fail13.3202472864
Age 514.3% fail15.1202473352
Age 617% fail17.3202467205
Age 721.0% fail20.1202461301
Age 824% fail23.2202451302
Age 926.0% fail26.8202441120
Age 1028.0% fail30.1202431770
Full table
Further values · 2024
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Age 1128.4% fail33.5202422983
Age 1229.2% fail36.5202417550
Age 1330.4% fail38.9202412329
Age 1431.2% fail40.920247586
Age 1530.6% fail42.320243212
Age 1640.1% fail43.12024264

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2024 · n = 113,027 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

Which Volvo XC60 years should I avoid?

The Volvo XC60 build year that fails most for its age is 2016: index 110.4 (95% CI 108.7–112.1) against the model's own age norm of 100 (2019–2024, n = 89,148).

Build year matters for the Volvo XC60: 2016 Volvo XC60s fail more than their age would predict, 2020 ones less. Years whose confidence interval includes normal are shown without a label.

bar · Volvo XC60 · Build year 2008 (better for its age) (rough estimate: 1,540 tests, 95% interval 80.1–97.2) · 88.7 vs 100 = normal · 2019–2024
DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Volvo XC60: the numbers behind this answer (2019–2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Build year 2008 (better for its age) (rough estimate: 1,540 tests, 95% interval 80.1–97.2)88.7index vs own age100 = normal2019–20241540
Build year 200998.4index vs own age100 = normal2019–202419606
Build year 2010 (worse for its age)103.3index vs own age100 = normal2019–202426751
Build year 2011 (worse for its age)104.4index vs own age100 = normal2019–202427870
Build year 2012 (worse for its age)109.4index vs own age100 = normal2019–202429837
Build year 2013 (worse for its age)102.8index vs own age100 = normal2019–202431239
Build year 2014 (worse for its age)105.4index vs own age100 = normal2019–202453469
Build year 2015101.4index vs own age100 = normal2019–202476216
Full table
Further values · 2019–2024
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Build year 2016 (worse for its age)110.4index vs own age100 = normal2019–202489148
Build year 2017 (better for its age)94.7index vs own age100 = normal2019–202478825
Build year 2018 (better for its age)81index vs own age100 = normal2019–202443496
Build year 2019 (better for its age)88.6index vs own age100 = normal2019–202434080
Build year 2020 (better for its age)80.6index vs own age100 = normal2019–202416107

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2019–2024 · n = 113,027 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

How much does it cost to fix a Volvo XC60 MOT fail?

Expected repair cost per Volvo XC60 MOT: about £35 (up to about £66 if more expensive parts are needed), from the chance of failing each item and its most common UK repair price (catalogue estimate, n = 113,027).

Computed, not measured.

bar · Volvo XC60 · Expected repair bill · 35.0 vs modal price catalogue · price catalogue
DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Volvo XC60: the numbers behind this answer (price catalogue)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Expected repair bill35.0GBP estimatemodal price catalogueprice catalogue113027
Estimated range lower35.0GBP estimatemodal price catalogueprice catalogue113027
Estimated range upper66.4GBP estimatemodal price catalogueprice catalogue113027
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment: Battery replacement (standard 12V lead-acid)10.8GBP expected contribution140price catalogue113027
Suspension: Suspension coil spring (single corner)9.9GBP expected contribution180price catalogue113027
Brakes: Front brake pads (parts + labour, typical hatchback)7.8GBP expected contribution150price catalogue113027
Tyres: Tyre (single mid-range 16" fitted)6.5GBP expected contribution90price catalogue113027

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: price catalogue · n = 113,027 (initial tests) · Method: computed estimate, not measured · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

Is the Volvo XC60 more reliable than similar cars?

Of 8 similar models, 8 fail less often for their age than the Volvo XC60 and 0 as often or more. The Volvo XC60 has an MOT Risk Index of 83.4, where 100 = normal for its age (2024, n = 113,027).

bar · Volvo XC60 · Volvo XC60 (this model) · 83.4 vs 100 = normal · 2024
DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Volvo XC60: the numbers behind this answer (2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Volvo XC60 (this model)83.4index100 = normal2024113027
BMW X381.7index83.42024104772
Toyota RAV481.2index83.42024130592
Audi A579.1index83.42024125932
Toyota Prius80index83.42024157318
Honda CR-V80.3index83.42024199867
BMW X175.1index83.42024107276
Audi Q375index83.42024130906
Full table
Further values · 2024
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Audi TT73.4index83.42024113561

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2024 · n = 113,027 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

How many miles does a Volvo XC60 normally do?

At age 8, the median Volvo XC60 had covered 73,530 miles by its MOT; the middle half ranged from 57,378 to 92,453 miles (2024, n = 14,676).

line · Volvo XC60 · Age 3 median · 29163 vs baseline · 2024
Age 3 median: 29163. Age 16 P75 (rough : 153096. DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Volvo XC60: the numbers behind this answer (2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Age 3 median29163miles20249941
Age 3 P2521663miles20249941
Age 3 P7538688miles20249941
Age 4 median34592miles20247991
Age 4 P2525637miles20247991
Age 4 P7545798miles20247991
Age 5 median42480miles202411261
Age 5 P2532834miles202411261
Full table
Further values · 2024
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Age 5 P7554998miles202411261
Age 6 median52653miles202410816
Age 6 P2540588miles202410816
Age 6 P7566338miles202410816
Age 7 median63145miles202414740
Age 7 P2549273miles202414740
Age 7 P7579852miles202414740
Age 8 median73530miles202414676
Age 8 P2557378miles202414676
Age 8 P7592453miles202414676
Age 9 median85036miles202412568
Age 9 P2567829miles202412568
Age 9 P75105733miles202412568
Age 10 median96782miles20248791
Age 10 P2577034miles20248791
Age 10 P75118402miles20248791
Age 11 median102495miles20245127
Age 11 P2581683miles20245127
Age 11 P75125695miles20245127
Age 12 median112736miles20244874
Age 12 P2591860miles20244874
Age 12 P75136612miles20244874
Age 13 median120992miles20244416
Age 13 P2598609miles20244416
Age 13 P75145244miles20244416
Age 14 median128795miles20244157
Age 14 P25103885miles20244157
Age 14 P75154375miles20244157
Age 15 median131024miles20242928
Age 15 P25107965miles20242928
Age 15 P75155643miles20242928
Age 16 median (rough estimate)132243miles2024263
Age 16 P25 (rough estimate)109867miles2024263
Age 16 P75 (rough estimate)153096miles2024263

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2024 · n = 113,027 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

Does high mileage mean more Volvo XC60 MOT failures at the same age?

At ages 6–9, 10.9% of Volvo XC60s with under 40,000 miles failed first time, against 28.9% of those with over 140,000 miles (2024, n = 7,134). Inside this age group, higher mileage goes with more failures.

bar · Volvo XC60 · Age 3–5, <40k miles · 8.8 vs baseline · 2024
DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Volvo XC60: the numbers behind this answer (2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Age 3–5, <40k miles8.8% failed first time202417665
Age 3–5, 40-70k miles12.4% failed first time20249806
Age 3–5, 70-100k miles12.4% failed first time20241433
Age 3–5, 100-140k miles (rough estimate: 254 tests, 95% interval 14.9–24.6%)19.3% failed first time2024254
Age 6–9, <40k miles10.9% failed first time20245766
Age 6–9, 40-70k miles16.7% failed first time202421894
Age 6–9, 70-100k miles22.5% failed first time202416957
Age 6–9, 100-140k miles25.9% failed first time20246791
Full table
Further values · 2024
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Age 6–9, 140k+ miles28.9% failed first time20241368
Age 10–14, <40k miles (rough estimate: 332 tests, 95% interval 10.3–17.7%)13.6% failed first time2024332
Age 10–14, 40-70k miles20.8% failed first time20242842
Age 10–14, 70-100k miles25.2% failed first time20247705
Age 10–14, 100-140k miles29.5% failed first time202410854
Age 10–14, 140k+ miles34.6% failed first time20245617
Age 15+, 40-70k miles (rough estimate: 117 tests, 95% interval 12–25.9%)17.9% failed first time2024117
Age 15+, 70-100k miles (rough estimate: 459 tests, 95% interval 20.3–28.1%)24% failed first time2024459
Age 15+, 100-140k miles33.4% failed first time20241313
Age 15+, 140k+ miles33.6% failed first time20241285

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2024 · n = 113,027 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

How many miles does a Volvo XC60 last?

18.6% of Volvo XC60s tested had reached 100,000 miles, and 3.4% had reached 150,000 (2024, n = 99,631).

line · Volvo XC60 · 100,000 miles · 18.6 vs baseline · 2024
100,000 miles: 18.6. 200,000 miles: 0.3. DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Volvo XC60: the numbers behind this answer (2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
100,000 miles18.6% of tested cars202499631
150,000 miles3.4% of tested cars202418079
200,000 miles0.3% of tested cars20241890

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2024 · n = 113,027 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

Is the Volvo XC60 driven more or less than average, and does that change the picture?

Matched on annual mileage as well as age, the Volvo XC60 index is 77.7, against 85.2 on age alone (2019–2024, n = 113,027).

slope · Volvo XC60 · Age and mileage adjusted index · 77.7 vs 85.2 · 2019–2024
Age and mileage adjusted index: 85.2 vs 77.7. DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Volvo XC60: the numbers behind this answer (2019–2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Age and mileage adjusted index77.7index85.22019–2024113027

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2019–2024 · n = 113,027 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

Which Volvo XC60 fuel fails its MOT less?

Diesel Volvo XC60s fail first time more often than petrol ones, before allowing for age: 22.5% against 12.7%.

bar · Volvo XC60 · Petrol · 12.7 vs other fuels · 2024
DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Volvo XC60: the numbers behind this answer (2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Petrol12.7% fail first timeother fuels202411223
Electric-diesel8.7% fail first timeother fuels20244629
Diesel22.5% fail first timeother fuels202484201
Hybrid9.8% fail first timeother fuels202412973

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2024 · n = 113,027 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

Which Volvo XC60 engine is best?

For its age, the best Volvo XC60 engine is the petrol 1.8–2.0 litre at index 79.6, and the worst the diesel 1.8–2.0 litre at 102.5, where 100 = the model's own average (2024, n = 113,027).

bar · Volvo XC60 · Petrol 1.8–2.0 litre · 79.6 vs 100 = model average · 2024
DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Volvo XC60: the numbers behind this answer (2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Petrol 1.8–2.0 litre79.6index vs model norm100 = model average202438333
Petrol over 2.0 litre (rough estimate: 1,428 tests, 95% interval 84.9–101.8)93.1index vs model norm100 = model average20241428
Diesel over 2.0 litre100.3index vs model norm100 = model average2024250428
Diesel 1.8–2.0 litre102.5index vs model norm100 = model average2024221399

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2024 · n = 113,027 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

Where in Britain does the Volvo XC60 fail its MOT most?

First-time failure rates for the Volvo XC60 range from 13.5% to 29.1% by area, before allowing for age: a narrower spread than for the typical model.

map · Volvo XC60 · Edinburgh (EH) · 29.1 vs 19.5 · 2024
Scotland. N. England. Wales. London. S. West. % failing. 15%. 25%. DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Volvo XC60: the numbers behind this answer (2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Edinburgh (EH)29.1% fail first time19.520246491
Kirkcaldy (KY)28.9% fail first time19.520242217
Dorchester (DT)26.5% fail first time19.520241296
Nottingham (NG)13.5% fail first time19.5202415800
London N (N)14.2% fail first time19.520243136
London NW (NW)14.3% fail first time19.520244180
Carlisle (CA)25.8% fail first time19.520244090
Harrogate (HG)25.6% fail first time19.520243239
Full table
Further values · 2024
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Lerwick (ZE) (rough estimate: 133 tests, 95% interval 18.2–32.8%)24.8% fail first time19.52024133
Plymouth (PL)24.7% fail first time19.520243179
Truro (TR)24.3% fail first time19.520243513
Dundee (DD)24.2% fail first time19.520242544
Perth (PH)23.9% fail first time19.520243636
Bath (BA)23.9% fail first time19.520244770
Leeds (LS)23.8% fail first time19.520245482
Hull (HU)23.7% fail first time19.520244439
Exeter (EX)23.4% fail first time19.520246882
Aberdeen (AB)23.3% fail first time19.520245573
Salisbury (SP)23.3% fail first time19.520242530
Paisley (PA)23.0% fail first time19.520241889
Darlington (DL)22.8% fail first time19.520242417
Brighton (BN)22.7% fail first time19.520245533
Newcastle (NE)22.6% fail first time19.520248763
Blackpool (FY)22.4% fail first time19.520241224
Hemel Hempstead (HP)22.3% fail first time19.520245134
Chester (CH)22.3% fail first time19.520247777
Llandrindod Wells (LD) (rough estimate: 373 tests, 95% interval 18.3–26.7%)22.3% fail first time19.52024373
York (YO)22.1% fail first time19.5202411591
Tonbridge (TN)22.1% fail first time19.520247971
Taunton (TA)21.9% fail first time19.520243137
Lancaster (LA)21.8% fail first time19.520242839
Outer Hebrides (HS) (rough estimate: 312 tests, 95% interval 17.6–26.7%)21.8% fail first time19.52024312
Durham (DH)21.7% fail first time19.520241499
Inverness (IV)21.5% fail first time19.520243856
Bristol (BS)21.3% fail first time19.520246911
Warrington (WA)21.3% fail first time19.520246298
Norwich (NR)21.2% fail first time19.520248071
Canterbury (CT)21.2% fail first time19.520244079
Torquay (TQ)21.1% fail first time19.520242714
Guildford (GU)21.1% fail first time19.520249541
Bournemouth (BH)21% fail first time19.520245039
Motherwell (ML)21.0% fail first time19.520241729
Halifax (HX)21.0% fail first time19.520241163
Gloucester (GL)20.8% fail first time19.520246796
Cardiff (CF)20.8% fail first time19.520246491
Falkirk (FK)20.7% fail first time19.520242936
Kilmarnock (KA)20.6% fail first time19.520242924
Northampton (NN)20.4% fail first time19.520247348
London W (W)20.4% fail first time19.520244197
St Albans (AL)20.4% fail first time19.520243789
Galashiels (TD)20.3% fail first time19.520242793
Birmingham (B)20.2% fail first time19.5202411369
Portsmouth (PO)20.0% fail first time19.520246262
Crewe (CW)19.9% fail first time19.520242684
Liverpool (L)19.8% fail first time19.520243777
Cleveland (TS)19.8% fail first time19.520244686
Stevenage (SG)19.8% fail first time19.520243439
Walsall (WS)19.7% fail first time19.520242246
Ipswich (IP)19.7% fail first time19.520248735
Wigan (WN)19.4% fail first time19.520241781
London SW (SW)19.4% fail first time19.520242754
Bromley (BR)19.3% fail first time19.520242627
Telford (TF)19.1% fail first time19.520241543
Worcester (WR)19.1% fail first time19.520242658
Wolverhampton (WV)18.9% fail first time19.520242660
Stockport (SK)18.9% fail first time19.520244905
Manchester (M)18.9% fail first time19.520243696
Southampton (SO)18.8% fail first time19.520248808
Lincoln (LN)18.6% fail first time19.520244051
Shrewsbury (SY)18.5% fail first time19.520244976
Colchester (CO)18.4% fail first time19.520244167
Stoke-on-Trent (ST)18.4% fail first time19.520245476
Hereford (HR)18.4% fail first time19.520242458
Kirkwall (KW)18.1% fail first time19.52024540
Oldham (OL)17.9% fail first time19.520241584
Cambridge (CB)17.8% fail first time19.520245438
Swindon (SN)17.8% fail first time19.520246288
Coventry (CV)17.8% fail first time19.520248634
Newport (NP)17.7% fail first time19.520243995
Milton Keynes (MK)17.5% fail first time19.520246779
Dumfries (DG)17.5% fail first time19.520241241
Slough (SL)17.5% fail first time19.520246329
Redhill (RH)17.4% fail first time19.520247735
Bradford (BD)17.4% fail first time19.520245081
Huddersfield (HD)17.3% fail first time19.520242809
Sutton (SM)17.3% fail first time19.52024693
Swansea (SA)17.2% fail first time19.520247344
Oxford (OX)17.1% fail first time19.520247265
Llandudno (LL)17.1% fail first time19.520245331
Watford (WD)17.1% fail first time19.520242733
Preston (PR)17.1% fail first time19.520245637
Luton (LU)17.0% fail first time19.520242227
Peterborough (PE)16.9% fail first time19.5202411917
Blackburn (BB)16.8% fail first time19.520242526
Dartford (DA)16.7% fail first time19.520241744
Sheffield (S)16.7% fail first time19.5202410920
Chelmsford (CM)16.6% fail first time19.520247128
Kingston upon Thames (KT)16.4% fail first time19.520246258
Croydon (CR)16.4% fail first time19.520242940
Medway (ME)16.2% fail first time19.520245158
Leicester (LE)16.1% fail first time19.5202411014
Doncaster (DN)16.1% fail first time19.520248806
Twickenham (TW)16.0% fail first time19.520243329
Reading (RG)15.9% fail first time19.5202411187
Glasgow (G)15.8% fail first time19.520248010
Harrow (HA)15.8% fail first time19.520241574
London SE (SE)15.7% fail first time19.520242815
Southend-on-Sea (SS)15.7% fail first time19.520242024
Ilford (IG)15.5% fail first time19.520241767
Derby (DE)15.2% fail first time19.520247322
London E (E)15.0% fail first time19.520241591
Bolton (BL)15.0% fail first time19.520243659
Enfield (EN)14.9% fail first time19.520241674
Dudley (DY)14.8% fail first time19.520243262
Sunderland (SR)14.8% fail first time19.520242325
Uxbridge (UB)14.7% fail first time19.520241271
Wakefield (WF)14.4% fail first time19.520244368
Romford (RM)14.4% fail first time19.520242097

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2024 · n = 113,027 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

Does a Volvo XC60 rust more than average?

Allowing for age, Volvo XC60 MOTs record corrosion failures at 0.1 times the national rate: 0.12% of tests against 0.77% (2024 + geographic layers, n = 112,907).

Computed, not measured.

slope · Volvo XC60 · Salt belt susceptibility · 0.1 vs 1 · 2024 + geographic layers
Salt belt susceptibility: 1 vs 0.1. DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Volvo XC60: the numbers behind this answer (2024 + geographic layers)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Salt belt susceptibility0.1ratio estimate12024 + geographic layers112907

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2024 + geographic layers · n = 113,027 (initial tests) · Method: computed estimate, not measured · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

Is a Volvo XC60 ULEZ compliant?

An estimated 67.5% of Volvo XC60s tested are likely ULEZ-compliant, judged from fuel type and first-use date; check a specific car with TfL's vehicle checker (2024).

Computed, not measured.

stacked · Volvo XC60 · Likely compliant · 67.5 vs baseline · 2024
DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Volvo XC60: the numbers behind this answer (2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Likely compliant67.5% estimate2024113027

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2024 · n = 113,027 (initial tests) · Method: computed estimate, not measured · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

What do six years of MOTs show about owning a Volvo XC60?

Of failed Volvo XC60 MOTs, 48.4% were retested the same day and a further 49.8% within 10 days; the median failed car passed its retest after 1 day (2019–2024, n = 80,360).

bar · Volvo XC60 · Same-day retest · 48.4 vs failed initial tests · 2019–2024
DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Volvo XC60: the numbers behind this answer (2019–2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Same-day retest48.4%failed initial tests2019–202480360
Retest within 10 days49.8%failed initial tests2019–202480360
Clean MOT streak42.9%observed chains2019–202496442
Repeat advisory21.4%observed chains2019–202496442
Decreasing odometer1.0% mileage anomalyobserved chains2019–2024105516

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2019–2024 · n = 113,027 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

Is low mileage better for a Volvo XC60?

Volvo XC60s aged 5 to 13 doing under 5,000 miles a year failed first time in 12.2% of tests, against 21.1% for those doing 8,000 to 12,000 miles (2019–2024, n = 21,894).

bullet · Volvo XC60 · Low-use first-time failure · 12.2 vs 21.1 · 2019–2024
Low-use first-time failure: 12.2 vs 21.1. DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Volvo XC60: the numbers behind this answer (2019–2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Low-use first-time failure12.2%21.12019–202421894
Low-use gap-8.9percentage points8–12k miles2019–202421894

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2019–2024 · n = 113,027 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

How many years is a Volvo XC60 likely to last?

Volvo XC60s leave the road sooner than most: at ten years old the typical one has about 2.5 more years of MOTs ahead. This is a forecast from the survival curve and may not come true.

Computed, not measured.

Forecast, not a prediction for a particular car.

bar · Volvo XC60 · Age 5 · 4.9 vs baseline · survival forecast
DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Volvo XC60: the numbers behind this answer (survival forecast)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Age 54.9years forecastsurvival forecast0
Age 83.2years forecastsurvival forecast0
Age 102.5years forecastsurvival forecast0
Age 12 (at least; observed only until age 15)1.8years forecastsurvival forecast0
Age 15 (at least; observed only until age 15)0.5years forecastsurvival forecast0

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: survival forecast · n = 113,027 (initial tests) · Method: computed estimate, not measured · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

Which Volvo XC60s are still on the road?

In 2024, for every 100 Volvo XC60s tested at ages 4 to 6, about 5 were tested at age 15 (2024, n = 3,212).

line · Volvo XC60 · Age 3 (at least as many as at ages 4–6) · 100 vs baseline · 2024
Age 3 (at least as: 100. Age 16: 0.4. DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Volvo XC60: the numbers behind this answer (2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Age 3 (at least as many as at ages 4–6)100% of age 4–6 baseline202475554
Age 4 (at least as many as at ages 4–6)100% of age 4–6 baseline202472864
Age 5 (at least as many as at ages 4–6)100% of age 4–6 baseline202473352
Age 694.5% of age 4–6 baseline202467205
Age 786.2% of age 4–6 baseline202461301
Age 872.1% of age 4–6 baseline202451302
Age 957.8% of age 4–6 baseline202441120
Age 1044.7% of age 4–6 baseline202431770
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Further values · 2024
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Age 1132.3% of age 4–6 baseline202422983
Age 1224.7% of age 4–6 baseline202417550
Age 1317.3% of age 4–6 baseline202412329
Age 1410.7% of age 4–6 baseline20247586
Age 154.5% of age 4–6 baseline20243212
Age 160.4% of age 4–6 baseline2024264

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2024 · n = 113,027 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

If a Volvo XC60 fails, does it fail again?

26% of Volvo XC60s that failed an MOT failed the next one too, against 18.3% after a pass (2019–2024, n = 18,376). The failure most likely to come back is ‘body, chassis, structure’: 29.4% of those fails recurred at the next MOT.

bullet · Volvo XC60 · Repeat after fail · 26 vs 18.3 · 2019–2024
Repeat after fail: 26 vs 18.3. DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Volvo XC60: the numbers behind this answer (2019–2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Repeat after fail26%18.32019–202418376

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2019–2024 · n = 113,027 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

Which Volvo XC60 faults come together?

On Volvo XC60s, ‘noise, emissions and leaks’ and seat belts and supplementary restraint systems failures turn up together 5.8 times as often as chance would predict (2024, n = 77).

Volvo XC60: the numbers behind this answer (2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Noise, emissions and leaks + Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems (rough estimate: 77 tests, 95% interval 4.5–7.2)5.8liftexpected joint rate202477
Body, chassis, structure + Road Wheels (rough estimate: 38 tests, 95% interval 3.8–7.3)5.3liftexpected joint rate202438
Brakes + Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems (rough estimate: 350 tests, 95% interval 4.5–5.5)5.0liftexpected joint rate2024350
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment + Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems4.8liftexpected joint rate2024540
Body, chassis, structure + Identification of the vehicle (rough estimate: 63 tests, 95% interval 3.6–6.0)4.7liftexpected joint rate202463
Identification of the vehicle + Noise, emissions and leaks (rough estimate: 33 tests, 95% interval 3.2–6.5)4.6liftexpected joint rate202433
Body, chassis, structure + Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems (rough estimate: 109 tests, 95% interval 3.6–5.3)4.3liftexpected joint rate2024109
Identification of the vehicle + Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (rough estimate: 258 tests, 95% interval 3.8–4.9)4.3liftexpected joint rate2024258
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Further values · 2024
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Brakes + Road Wheels (rough estimate: 84 tests, 95% interval 3.4–5.2)4.2liftexpected joint rate202484
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment + Noise, emissions and leaks4.2liftexpected joint rate20241041
Steering + Suspension4.1liftexpected joint rate20242206
Body, chassis, structure + Noise, emissions and leaks (rough estimate: 227 tests, 95% interval 3.6–4.7)4.1liftexpected joint rate2024227
Body, chassis, structure + Suspension4.0liftexpected joint rate20241362
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment + Road Wheels (rough estimate: 123 tests, 95% interval 3.2–4.6)3.9liftexpected joint rate2024123
Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems + Suspension (rough estimate: 312 tests, 95% interval 3.4–4.3)3.8liftexpected joint rate2024312
Brakes + Identification of the vehicle (rough estimate: 141 tests, 95% interval 3.2–4.5)3.8liftexpected joint rate2024141
Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems + Visibility (rough estimate: 286 tests, 95% interval 3.3–4.2)3.8liftexpected joint rate2024286
Brakes + Noise, emissions and leaks3.7liftexpected joint rate2024572
Noise, emissions and leaks + Tyres3.6liftexpected joint rate2024743
Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems + Tyres (rough estimate: 332 tests, 95% interval 3.2–4.0)3.6liftexpected joint rate2024332
Body, chassis, structure + Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment3.5liftexpected joint rate20241639
Road Wheels + Suspension (rough estimate: 81 tests, 95% interval 2.8–4.3)3.5liftexpected joint rate202481
Road Wheels + Tyres (rough estimate: 90 tests, 95% interval 2.8–4.2)3.4liftexpected joint rate202490
Noise, emissions and leaks + Visibility3.4liftexpected joint rate2024579
Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems + Steering (rough estimate: 133 tests, 95% interval 2.8–4.0)3.4liftexpected joint rate2024133
Identification of the vehicle + Suspension (rough estimate: 145 tests, 95% interval 2.8–3.9)3.4liftexpected joint rate2024145
Brakes + Tyres3.3liftexpected joint rate20243585
Body, chassis, structure + Steering3.3liftexpected joint rate2024548
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment + Suspension3.2liftexpected joint rate20244816
Identification of the vehicle + Tyres (rough estimate: 156 tests, 95% interval 2.7–3.7)3.2liftexpected joint rate2024156
Noise, emissions and leaks + Suspension3.2liftexpected joint rate2024573
Road Wheels + Steering (rough estimate: 35 tests, 95% interval 2.2–4.3)3.1liftexpected joint rate202435
Brakes + Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment2.9liftexpected joint rate20243771
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment + Steering2.8liftexpected joint rate20242048
Identification of the vehicle + Visibility (rough estimate: 113 tests, 95% interval 2.3–3.4)2.8liftexpected joint rate2024113
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment + Visibility2.8liftexpected joint rate20243943
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment + Tyres2.7liftexpected joint rate20244586
Brakes + Suspension2.7liftexpected joint rate20242525
Tyres + Visibility2.6liftexpected joint rate20243055
Noise, emissions and leaks + Steering (rough estimate: 229 tests, 95% interval 2.3–3.0)2.6liftexpected joint rate2024229
Identification of the vehicle + Steering (rough estimate: 54 tests, 95% interval 1.9–3.4)2.6liftexpected joint rate202454
Brakes + Visibility2.5liftexpected joint rate20242259
Road Wheels + Visibility (rough estimate: 55 tests, 95% interval 1.9–3.3)2.5liftexpected joint rate202455
Body, chassis, structure + Brakes2.5liftexpected joint rate2024733
Body, chassis, structure + Visibility2.5liftexpected joint rate2024792
Brakes + Steering2.4liftexpected joint rate20241100
Suspension + Visibility2.2liftexpected joint rate20242279
Suspension + Tyres2.1liftexpected joint rate20242657
Body, chassis, structure + Tyres2.1liftexpected joint rate2024810
Steering + Visibility2.0liftexpected joint rate20241016
Steering + Tyres2.0liftexpected joint rate20241177
Identification of the vehicle + Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems (seen together; too few for a multiplier)19tests with both202419
Noise, emissions and leaks + Road Wheels (seen together; too few for a multiplier)16tests with both202416
Road Wheels + Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems (seen together; too few for a multiplier)13tests with both202413
Identification of the vehicle + Road Wheels (seen together; too few for a multiplier)7tests with both20247

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2024 · n = 113,027 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

Has the Volvo XC60 had safety recalls?

DVSA lists 55 safety recall campaigns matched to the Volvo XC60; check whether yours has been fixed, using its registration number.

Volvo XC60: the numbers behind this answer (DVSA register)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
DVSA recall campaigns matched55campaignsDVSA registerDVSA register113027

Source: DVSA register; recall effect covers 11 of 761 models · Window: DVSA register · n = 113,027 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

What does a Volvo XC60 cost to run in a fleet?

Of every 100 Volvo XC60s tested at age 5, about 12 failed the MOT first time; at age 10, about 26. These are one-year rates for different cars tested in the same year, not a fleet followed over time; the steepest one-year step in this cross-section is between cars aged 6 and 7, 6.38 percentage points (2024).

Volvo XC60: the numbers behind this answer (2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Age 39.3% fail first time20249941
Age 49.7% fail first time20247991
Age 511.6% fail first time202411261
Age 612.2% fail first time202410816
Age 718.6% fail first time202414740
Age 822.1% fail first time202414676
Age 923.8% fail first time202412568
Age 1026.2% fail first time20248791
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Further values · 2024
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Age 1125.8% fail first time20245127
Age 1229.5% fail first time20244874
Age 1330.4% fail first time20244416
Age 1431.7% fail first time20244157
Age 1530.6% fail first time20242928
Age 16 (rough estimate: 263 tests, 95% interval 34.6–46.3%)40.3% fail first time2024263

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2024 · n = 113,027 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

What have dealers been told about the Volvo XC60? (US market)

NHTSA lists 1008 US technical service bulletins for the Volvo XC60 (US market, Volvo XC60 and its variants, model years 2015–2022 only); a count, not a UK failure rate.

bar · Volvo XC60 · US service bulletins · 1008 vs NHTSA · NHTSA
NHTSA, US market, Volvo XC60 and its variants, model years 2015–2022 only; covers 211 of 761 models, 24 Sep 2026.
Volvo XC60: the numbers behind this answer (NHTSA)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
US service bulletins1008bulletinsNHTSANHTSA113027
Year 20145bulletinsNHTSANHTSA113027
Year 20152bulletinsNHTSANHTSA113027
Year 201684bulletinsNHTSANHTSA113027
Year 2017153bulletinsNHTSANHTSA113027
Year 2018165bulletinsNHTSANHTSA113027
Year 2019133bulletinsNHTSANHTSA113027
Year 202055bulletinsNHTSANHTSA113027
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Further values · NHTSA
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Year 202163bulletinsNHTSANHTSA113027
Year 202277bulletinsNHTSANHTSA113027
Year 2023135bulletinsNHTSANHTSA113027
Year 202468bulletinsNHTSANHTSA113027
Year 202541bulletinsNHTSANHTSA113027
Year 202627bulletinsNHTSANHTSA113027

Source: NHTSA, US market, Volvo XC60 and its variants, model years 2015–2022 only; covers 211 of 761 models · Window: NHTSA · n = 113,027 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

What do owners complain about? (US market)

The most common US owner complaint about the Volvo XC60 to NHTSA concerns lamps & electrical: 99 complaints (US market, Volvo XC60 and its variants, model years 2015–2022 only).

bar · Volvo XC60 · Lamps &amp; electrical · 99 vs baseline · NHTSA + 2024
NHTSA, US market, Volvo XC60 and its variants, model years 2015–2022 only; covers 211 of 761 models, 24 Sep 2026.
Volvo XC60: the numbers behind this answer (NHTSA + 2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Lamps & electrical99complaintsNHTSA + 202499
Engine (not MOT-tested)52complaintsNHTSA + 202452
Brakes38complaintsNHTSA + 202438
Restraints31complaintsNHTSA + 202431
Tyres19complaintsNHTSA + 202419
Steering17complaintsNHTSA + 202417

Source: NHTSA, US market, Volvo XC60 and its variants, model years 2015–2022 only; covers 211 of 761 models · Window: NHTSA + 2024 · n = 113,027 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

Does the Volvo XC60 fail inspections in other countries too?

In the Netherlands, 35.8% of Volvo XC60s failed their periodic roadworthiness inspection, against 50.8% for all cars there (2024 by country, n = 27,639 inspections).

Inspections abroad point the same way: in Norway, Finland and the Netherlands the Volvo XC60 also fails less often than the national average.

bullet · Volvo XC60 · Norway · 22.8 vs 33.7 · 2024 by country
Norway: 22.8 vs 33.7. Finland: 14.4 vs 26.3. Netherlands: 35.8 vs 50.8. Statens vegvesen PKK (CC BY 4.0), Traficom Katsastus (CC BY 4.0), RDW APK (CC0), adapted; covers 430 of 761 models, 24 Sep 2026.
Volvo XC60: the numbers behind this answer (2024 by country)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Norway22.8% failed33.72024 by country21697
Finland14.4% failed26.32024 by country20250
Netherlands35.8% failed50.82024 by country27639

Source: Statens vegvesen PKK (CC BY 4.0), Traficom Katsastus (CC BY 4.0), RDW APK (CC0), adapted; covers 430 of 761 models · Window: 2024 by country · n = 113,027 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV · licences and full notice

Does the month of a Volvo XC60 MOT matter?

Volvo XC60s fail first time most in January (20.4%, against 31.1% for all cars that month) and least in June (18.4%) (2024, n = 113,027).

The month of the MOT makes little difference for the Volvo XC60.

line · Volvo XC60 · January · 20.4 vs 31.1 · 2024
January: 20.4. December: 19.1. DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Volvo XC60: the numbers behind this answer (2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
January20.4% fail first time31.1202442081
February19.1% fail first time30.0202438912
March18.5% fail first time28.3202451722
April18.8% fail first time29.8202428704
May19.4% fail first time28.8202435589
June18.4% fail first time28.1202445149
July19.6% fail first time29.3202444217
August19.4% fail first time29.2202443521
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Further values · 2024
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
September18.7% fail first time28.2202461386
October19.5% fail first time30.3202457576
November19.6% fail first time30.6202452220
December19.1% fail first time29.3202439353

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2024 · n = 113,027 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

Not enough tests for… (and why)

Real-world MPG against the official figure (manufacturer level)

layer not yet computed for this model (covers 19 of 761 models). 113,027 initial Volvo XC60 tests are in the published model cohort.

Source: European Commission OBFCM; covers 19 of 761 models · Window: 2021+ cohorts · n = 113,027 (initial tests) · Method: computed estimate, not measured · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

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How to cite this page

MOT Risk Index (2026). Volvo XC60 MOT statistics 2024 (data release dvsa-2024-v2; full dataset motriskindex-families-2024-v5, DOI 10.5281/zenodo.22975051), updated 24 September 2026. motriskindex.co.uk/cars/volvo-xc60/

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Volvo XC60 MOT: quick answers

What is the Volvo XC60 first-time MOT pass rate?

80.5% of first attempts passed in 2024 (113,027 tests). Retests after repair are excluded; cars fixed at the test centre (PRS) are shown separately.

Why does this number differ from other sites?

Other sites may count retests or all attempts. This page uses 113,027 primary tests: 19.53% failed first time and 83.6% passed when cars fixed at the test centre (PRS) count as passes. The age-adjusted MOT Risk Index 83.4 is shown separately.