2014 · 10 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2014 Volvo V60 MOT pass rate and common faults

3,499 MOT tests in 2024. 73.3% passed first time, compared with 69.9% for all cars the same age.

105Above average
Passed first time73.3%
Failed or needed repairs26.7%
Typical mileage at test104,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 3,499 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick3.3%
    145 marked dangerous
  2. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed2.9%
    138 marked dangerous
  3. Malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction2.7%
  4. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm2.7%
    138 marked dangerous
  5. Shock absorbers: has a serious fluid leak1.7%
  6. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords1.6%
  7. Track rod end: ball joint has excessive play1.3%
  8. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively1.2%
  9. Joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt0.9%
  10. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure0.9%
    36 marked dangerous

Problem areas

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

  1. Tyres9.7%
  2. Brakes6.5%
  3. Lights & electrics6.1%
  4. Suspension5.1%
  5. Emissions & leaks5.0%
  6. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)3.1%
  7. Steering3.0%
  8. Body & chassis1.9%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm22.1%
  2. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick11.7%
  3. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened8.8%
  4. Coil spring: corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened7.7%
  5. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure6.9%

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 2014 Volvo V60?

In 2024, 73.3% of 2014 Volvo V60 cars passed their MOT first time, across 3,499 tests. The average for all 10-year-old cars was 69.9%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2014 Volvo V60?

The most common failure reasons were brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick; tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed; malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction. The biggest problem area was tyres.

Is the 2014 Volvo V60 reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 105, which is above average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).