2020 · 4 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2020 Volvo S60 MOT pass rate and common faults

1,082 MOT tests in 2024. 87.3% passed first time, compared with 86.9% for all cars the same age.

101About average
Passed first time87.3%
Failed or needed repairs12.7%
Typical mileage at test30,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 1,082 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords2.8%
  2. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick2.5%
    31 marked dangerous
  3. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed1.3%
    19 marked dangerous
  4. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm1.2%
    15 marked dangerous
  5. Headlamp aim: too low1.0%
  6. Tyres - condition: has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure0.8%
    11 marked dangerous
  7. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively0.8%
  8. Shock absorbers: has a serious fluid leak0.6%
  9. Tyres - condition: has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure0.4%
    6 marked dangerous
  10. Headlamp cleaning device: for LED or HID headlamp inoperative0.3%

Problem areas

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

  1. Tyres7.5%
  2. Brakes2.9%
  3. Lights & electrics2.2%
  4. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)1.6%
  5. Suspension0.7%
  6. Body & chassis0.3%
  7. Seat belts & airbags0.3%
  8. Wheels0.1%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm11.9%
  2. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure11.6%
  3. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick11.2%
  4. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords2.1%
  5. Non-component advisories: Nail in tyre2.1%

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: tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords. 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 2020 Volvo S60?

In 2024, 87.3% of 2020 Volvo S60 cars passed their MOT first time, across 1,082 tests. The average for all 4-year-old cars was 86.9%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2020 Volvo S60?

The most common failure reasons were tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords; brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick; tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed. The biggest problem area was tyres.

Is the 2020 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).