2001 · 23 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2001 Volvo S60 MOT pass rate and common faults

287 MOT tests in 2024. 54.7% passed first time, compared with 59.4% for all cars the same age.

92Below average
Passed first time54.7%
Failed or needed repairs45.3%
Typical mileage at test123,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 287 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Position lamp: not working9.4%
  2. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn4.5%
  3. Rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements4.2%
  4. Headlamp aim: projected beam image is obviously incorrect4.2%
  5. Headlamp: not working on dipped beam3.8%
  6. Parking brake performance: inoperative on one side3.5%
  7. Track rod end: ball joint has excessive play3.1%
  8. Stop lamp: not working2.8%
  9. Linkage ball joint dust cover: ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt2.4%
  10. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick2.4%
    7 marked dangerous

Problem areas

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

  1. Lights & electrics42.2%
  2. Brakes23.7%
  3. Suspension18.1%
  4. Emissions & leaks11.1%
  5. Body & chassis10.1%
  6. Tyres5.9%
  7. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)5.2%
  8. Steering4.2%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn21.6%
  2. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened19.2%
  3. Non-component advisories: Play in steering rack inner joint(s)18.5%
  4. Engine oil leaks: leaking excessively from engine18.5%
  5. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm14.6%

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: position lamp: not working. 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 2001 Volvo S60?

In 2024, 54.7% of 2001 Volvo S60 cars passed their MOT first time, across 287 tests. The average for all 23-year-old cars was 59.4%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2001 Volvo S60?

The most common failure reasons were position lamp: not working; suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn; rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 2001 Volvo S60 reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 92, which is below average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).