2013 · 11 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2013 Volvo S60 MOT pass rate and common faults

1,361 MOT tests in 2024. 72.9% passed first time, compared with 66.8% for all cars the same age.

109Well above average
Passed first time72.9%
Failed or needed repairs27.1%
Typical mileage at test107,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 1,361 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick2.9%
    46 marked dangerous
  2. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm2.6%
    54 marked dangerous
  3. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed2.4%
    54 marked dangerous
  4. Track rod end: ball joint has excessive play2.4%
  5. Shock absorbers: has a serious fluid leak2.2%
  6. Track rod end: ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt1.5%
  7. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords1.2%
  8. Coil spring: fractured or broken1.2%
  9. Headlamp aim: too low1.1%
  10. Washers: not working0.9%

Problem areas

Failure items found per 100 tests, by part of the car.

  1. Lights & electrics8.9%
  2. Tyres8.1%
  3. Brakes7.7%
  4. Suspension7.6%
  5. Steering5.0%
  6. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)3.3%
  7. Emissions & leaks2.0%
  8. Body & chassis1.3%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm21.6%
  2. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick10.4%
  3. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened9.8%
  4. Coil spring: corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened8.7%
  5. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure7.9%

What this means if you are buying one

This model year does better than most cars its age, so it is a reasonable used buy on MOT record alone. Before buying, check the area that fails most: brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick. Then look up the car's own MOT history on GOV.UK with its number plate, and look for repeat advisories.

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Questions

What is the MOT pass rate for a 2013 Volvo S60?

In 2024, 72.9% of 2013 Volvo S60 cars passed their MOT first time, across 1,361 tests. The average for all 11-year-old cars was 66.8%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2013 Volvo S60?

The most common failure reasons were brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick; tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm; tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 2013 Volvo S60 reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 109, which is well above average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).