2016 · 8 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2016 Volvo S60 MOT pass rate and common faults

1,157 MOT tests in 2024. 77.6% passed first time, compared with 76.6% for all cars the same age.

101About average
Passed first time77.6%
Failed or needed repairs22.4%
Typical mileage at test80,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 1,157 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick3.5%
    46 marked dangerous
  2. Joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt2.8%
  3. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm2.5%
    39 marked dangerous
  4. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed2.2%
    34 marked dangerous
  5. Malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction2.2%
  6. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords1.5%
  7. Registration plate lamp(s): inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps1.0%
  8. Headlamp aim: too low0.9%
  9. Headlamp aim: projected beam image is obviously incorrect0.7%

Problem areas

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

  1. Tyres8.3%
  2. Lights & electrics7.8%
  3. Brakes6.7%
  4. Body & chassis3.5%
  5. Emissions & leaks2.7%
  6. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)2.5%
  7. Suspension2.2%
  8. Seat belts & airbags0.5%

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 thick14.3%
  3. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened7.8%
  4. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure6.2%
  5. Brake discs: significantly and obviously worn4.0%

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 2016 Volvo S60?

In 2024, 77.6% of 2016 Volvo S60 cars passed their MOT first time, across 1,157 tests. The average for all 8-year-old cars was 76.6%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2016 Volvo S60?

The most common failure reasons were brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick; joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt; tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm. The biggest problem area was tyres.

Is the 2016 Volvo S60 reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 101, which is about average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).