2019 · 5 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2019 Volvo V60 MOT pass rate and common faults

4,669 MOT tests in 2024. 84.9% passed first time, compared with 84.9% for all cars the same age.

100About average
Passed first time84.9%
Failed or needed repairs15.1%
Typical mileage at test46,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 4,669 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick3.4%
    257 marked dangerous
  2. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords2.1%
  3. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm2.1%
    142 marked dangerous
  4. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed1.6%
    101 marked dangerous
  5. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively1.5%
  6. Shock absorbers: has a serious fluid leak0.9%
  7. Malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction0.8%
  8. Joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt0.8%
  9. Headlamp aim: too low0.5%

Problem areas

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

  1. Tyres7.2%
  2. Brakes4.9%
  3. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)1.8%
  4. Lights & electrics1.8%
  5. Emissions & leaks1.2%
  6. Suspension1.1%
  7. Body & chassis1.1%
  8. Number plates & VIN0.3%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm16.5%
  2. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick14.3%
  3. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure5.0%
  4. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened3.5%
  5. Non-component advisories: Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt3.0%

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 2019 Volvo V60?

In 2024, 84.9% of 2019 Volvo V60 cars passed their MOT first time, across 4,669 tests. The average for all 5-year-old cars was 84.9%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2019 Volvo V60?

The most common failure reasons were brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick; tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords; tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm. The biggest problem area was tyres.

Is the 2019 Volvo V60 reliable at MOT time?

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