2015 · 9 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2015 Volvo V60 MOT pass rate and common faults

3,189 MOT tests in 2024. 77.0% passed first time, compared with 73.5% for all cars the same age.

105Above average
Passed first time77.0%
Failed or needed repairs23.0%
Typical mileage at test90,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 3,189 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick3.3%
    137 marked dangerous
  2. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed2.7%
    123 marked dangerous
  3. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm2.7%
    116 marked dangerous
  4. Malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction2.7%
  5. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords2.1%
  6. Joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt1.4%
  7. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively1.3%
  8. Shock absorbers: has a serious fluid leak0.9%
  9. Headlamp aim: too high0.7%

Problem areas

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

  1. Tyres10.4%
  2. Brakes5.8%
  3. Lights & electrics5.8%
  4. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)3.4%
  5. Emissions & leaks3.4%
  6. Suspension2.4%
  7. Body & chassis2.0%
  8. Steering1.3%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm20.9%
  2. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick12.4%
  3. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened9.1%
  4. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure5.7%
  5. Coil spring: corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened3.8%

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 2015 Volvo V60?

In 2024, 77.0% of 2015 Volvo V60 cars passed their MOT first time, across 3,189 tests. The average for all 9-year-old cars was 73.5%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2015 Volvo V60?

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

Is the 2015 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).