2017 · 7 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2017 Volvo V60 MOT pass rate and common faults

3,088 MOT tests in 2024. 78.1% passed first time, compared with 79.8% for all cars the same age.

98Below average
Passed first time78.1%
Failed or needed repairs21.9%
Typical mileage at test70,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 3,088 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick3.4%
    131 marked dangerous
  2. Joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt3.2%
  3. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed2.9%
    126 marked dangerous
  4. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm2.5%
    113 marked dangerous
  5. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords1.8%
  6. Malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction1.1%
  7. Coil spring: fractured or broken1.1%
  8. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively0.8%
  9. Registration plate lamp(s): inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps0.7%
  10. Tyres - condition: has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure0.7%
    27 marked dangerous

Problem areas

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

  1. Tyres9.9%
  2. Brakes5.5%
  3. Lights & electrics4.6%
  4. Body & chassis3.8%
  5. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)2.9%
  6. Suspension1.9%
  7. Emissions & leaks1.5%
  8. Steering0.6%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm21.2%
  2. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick12.5%
  3. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened8.6%
  4. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure5.4%
  5. Brake discs: significantly and obviously worn3.6%

What this means if you are buying one

This model year fails more often than most cars its age, so budget for repairs and check the history carefully. 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 V60?

In 2024, 78.1% of 2017 Volvo V60 cars passed their MOT first time, across 3,088 tests. The average for all 7-year-old cars was 79.8%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2017 Volvo V60?

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; tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed. The biggest problem area was tyres.

Is the 2017 Volvo V60 reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 98, which is below average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).