2018 · 6 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2018 Volvo S60 MOT pass rate and common faults

831 MOT tests in 2024. 81.3% passed first time, compared with 82.5% for all cars the same age.

99About average
Passed first time81.3%
Failed or needed repairs18.6%
Typical mileage at test49,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 831 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick3.1%
    35 marked dangerous
  2. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed2.4%
    27 marked dangerous
  3. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm2.3%
    26 marked dangerous
  4. Joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt1.7%
  5. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords1.3%
  6. Headlamp aim: too high1.0%
  7. Tyres - condition: has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure1.0%
    8 marked dangerous
  8. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure0.7%
    8 marked dangerous
  9. Registration plate lamp(s): inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps0.6%
  10. Headlamp aim: projected beam image is obviously incorrect0.5%

Problem areas

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

  1. Tyres9.3%
  2. Lights & electrics5.5%
  3. Brakes4.5%
  4. Body & chassis2.3%
  5. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)1.4%
  6. Number plates & VIN0.7%
  7. Suspension0.5%
  8. Emissions & leaks0.4%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm19.4%
  2. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick14.9%
  3. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure9.3%
  4. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened6.7%
  5. Brake discs: significantly and obviously worn3.6%

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 2018 Volvo S60?

In 2024, 81.3% of 2018 Volvo S60 cars passed their MOT first time, across 831 tests. The average for all 6-year-old cars was 82.5%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2018 Volvo S60?

The most common failure reasons were brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick; tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed; tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm. The biggest problem area was tyres.

Is the 2018 Volvo S60 reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 99, which is about average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).