2014 · 10 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2014 Volvo S60 MOT pass rate and common faults

1,366 MOT tests in 2024. 74.0% passed first time, compared with 69.9% for all cars the same age.

106Above average
Passed first time74.0%
Failed or needed repairs26.0%
Typical mileage at test103,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 1,366 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction3.6%
  2. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick3.1%
    55 marked dangerous
  3. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed2.6%
    47 marked dangerous
  4. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm2.4%
    47 marked dangerous
  5. Shock absorbers: has a serious fluid leak1.8%
  6. Track rod end: ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt1.5%
  7. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords1.5%
  8. Headlamp aim: too low1.2%
  9. Joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt1.2%

Problem areas

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

  1. Tyres9.7%
  2. Lights & electrics6.6%
  3. Brakes5.8%
  4. Emissions & leaks4.8%
  5. Suspension4.6%
  6. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)3.3%
  7. Steering3.2%
  8. Body & chassis2.3%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm19.5%
  2. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick11.9%
  3. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened8.6%
  4. Coil spring: corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened6.9%
  5. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure6.8%

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: malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction. 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 2014 Volvo S60?

In 2024, 74.0% of 2014 Volvo S60 cars passed their MOT first time, across 1,366 tests. The average for all 10-year-old cars was 69.9%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2014 Volvo S60?

The most common failure reasons were malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction; brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick; tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed. The biggest problem area was tyres.

Is the 2014 Volvo S60 reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 106, which is above average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).