2008 · 16 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2008 Volvo XC60 MOT pass rate and common faults

261 MOT tests in 2024. 59.8% passed first time, compared with 56.9% for all cars the same age.

105Above average
Passed first time59.8%
Failed or needed repairs40.2%
Typical mileage at test133,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 261 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Coil spring: fractured or broken9.6%
  2. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick4.2%
    19 marked dangerous
  3. Joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt3.4%
  4. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm3.1%
    11 marked dangerous
  5. Linkage ball joint dust cover: ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt3.1%
  6. Position lamp: not working3.1%
  7. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed2.3%
    8 marked dangerous
  8. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords2.3%
  9. Headlamp aim: too low1.9%
  10. Door condition: cannot be opened from outside the vehicle1.9%

Problem areas

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

  1. Lights & electrics24.1%
  2. Suspension20.3%
  3. Brakes10.7%
  4. Tyres8.8%
  5. Body & chassis6.9%
  6. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)6.9%
  7. Steering3.1%
  8. Emissions & leaks2.7%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm22.2%
  2. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick14.9%
  3. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened10.3%
  4. Coil spring: corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened8.0%
  5. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn7.3%

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: coil spring: fractured or broken. 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 2008 Volvo XC60?

In 2024, 59.8% of 2008 Volvo XC60 cars passed their MOT first time, across 261 tests. The average for all 16-year-old cars was 56.9%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2008 Volvo XC60?

The most common failure reasons were coil spring: fractured or broken; brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick; joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 2008 Volvo XC60 reliable at MOT time?

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