2016 · 8 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2016 Volvo XC60 MOT pass rate and common faults

14,514 MOT tests in 2024. 77.9% passed first time, compared with 76.6% for all cars the same age.

102About average
Passed first time77.9%
Failed or needed repairs22.1%
Typical mileage at test74,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 14,514 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Coil spring: fractured or broken4.3%
  2. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick3.0%
    558 marked dangerous
  3. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm2.4%
    560 marked dangerous
  4. Side repeaters: not working1.8%
  5. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords1.6%
  6. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed1.4%
    270 marked dangerous
  7. Malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction1.3%
  8. Track rod end: ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt1.1%
  9. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively0.8%
  10. Stop lamp: not working0.8%

Problem areas

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

  1. Lights & electrics8.1%
  2. Tyres6.7%
  3. Suspension5.5%
  4. Brakes4.8%
  5. Steering2.1%
  6. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)2.0%
  7. Emissions & leaks1.8%
  8. Body & chassis0.5%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm18.1%
  2. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick12.6%
  3. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure7.4%
  4. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened6.9%
  5. Brake discs: significantly and obviously worn4.4%

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: 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 2016 Volvo XC60?

In 2024, 77.9% of 2016 Volvo XC60 cars passed their MOT first time, across 14,514 tests. The average for all 8-year-old cars was 76.6%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2016 Volvo XC60?

The most common failure reasons were coil spring: fractured or broken; brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick; tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 2016 Volvo XC60 reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 102, which is about average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).