2017 · 7 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2017 Volvo S60 MOT pass rate and common faults

1,052 MOT tests in 2024. 80.1% passed first time, compared with 79.8% for all cars the same age.

100About average
Passed first time80.1%
Failed or needed repairs19.9%
Typical mileage at test65,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 1,052 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick3.2%
    37 marked dangerous
  2. Joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt2.5%
  3. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm2.5%
    39 marked dangerous
  4. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed1.6%
    23 marked dangerous
  5. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords1.2%
  6. Washers: provides insufficient washer liquid1.0%
  7. Malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction0.9%
  8. Headlamp aim: too high0.9%
  9. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure0.8%
    11 marked dangerous
  10. Headlamp aim: too low0.8%

Problem areas

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

  1. Tyres7.2%
  2. Lights & electrics6.5%
  3. Brakes5.2%
  4. Body & chassis2.8%
  5. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)2.8%
  6. Suspension1.8%
  7. Emissions & leaks1.1%
  8. Wheels0.4%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm18.1%
  2. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick12.5%
  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 structure4.5%
  5. Brake discs: significantly and obviously worn3.2%

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: 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 2017 Volvo S60?

In 2024, 80.1% of 2017 Volvo S60 cars passed their MOT first time, across 1,052 tests. The average for all 7-year-old cars was 79.8%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2017 Volvo S60?

The most common failure reasons were brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick; joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt; tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm. The biggest problem area was tyres.

Is the 2017 Volvo S60 reliable at MOT time?

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