2019 · 5 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2019 Volvo S60 MOT pass rate and common faults

1,070 MOT tests in 2024. 85.4% passed first time, compared with 84.9% for all cars the same age.

101About average
Passed first time85.4%
Failed or needed repairs14.6%
Typical mileage at test36,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 1,070 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick3.1%
    44 marked dangerous
  2. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords2.9%
  3. Shock absorbers: has a serious fluid leak1.8%
  4. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed1.6%
    22 marked dangerous
  5. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm1.4%
    27 marked dangerous
  6. Tyres - condition: has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure1.1%
    16 marked dangerous
  7. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively1.0%
  8. Headlamp aim: too low0.7%
  9. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure0.6%
    8 marked dangerous
  10. Joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt0.4%

Problem areas

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

  1. Tyres8.3%
  2. Brakes4.4%
  3. Suspension2.1%
  4. Lights & electrics1.9%
  5. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)1.6%
  6. Body & chassis0.7%
  7. Wheels0.4%
  8. Emissions & leaks0.4%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm13.4%
  2. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick12.2%
  3. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure10.1%
  4. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords3.1%
  5. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened2.8%

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 2019 Volvo S60?

In 2024, 85.4% of 2019 Volvo S60 cars passed their MOT first time, across 1,070 tests. The average for all 5-year-old cars was 84.9%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2019 Volvo S60?

The most common failure reasons were brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick; tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords; shock absorbers: has a serious fluid leak. The biggest problem area was tyres.

Is the 2019 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).