2015 · 9 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2015 Volvo S60 MOT pass rate and common faults

1,226 MOT tests in 2024. 74.1% passed first time, compared with 73.5% for all cars the same age.

101About average
Passed first time74.1%
Failed or needed repairs25.9%
Typical mileage at test91,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 1,226 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction4.6%
  2. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm3.8%
    67 marked dangerous
  3. Joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt3.2%
  4. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick3.2%
    52 marked dangerous
  5. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed2.4%
    45 marked dangerous
  6. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively1.4%
  7. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords1.3%
  8. Shock absorbers: has a serious fluid leak1.1%
  9. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure0.9%
    12 marked dangerous

Problem areas

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

  1. Tyres11.0%
  2. Lights & electrics7.7%
  3. Brakes6.8%
  4. Emissions & leaks5.3%
  5. Body & chassis4.2%
  6. Suspension3.4%
  7. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)3.0%
  8. Seat belts & airbags0.7%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm20.2%
  2. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick12.6%
  3. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened8.1%
  4. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure6.2%
  5. Individual direction indicators: incorrect colour4.3%

What this means if you are buying one

This model year is about as good as an average car its age. Before buying, check the area that fails most: malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction. 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 2015 Volvo S60?

In 2024, 74.1% of 2015 Volvo S60 cars passed their MOT first time, across 1,226 tests. The average for all 9-year-old cars was 73.5%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2015 Volvo S60?

The most common failure reasons were malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction; tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm; joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt. The biggest problem area was tyres.

Is the 2015 Volvo S60 reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 101, which is about average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).