2010 · 14 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2010 Volvo V60 MOT pass rate and common faults

238 MOT tests in 2024. 64.7% passed first time, compared with 59.6% for all cars the same age.

109Well above average
Passed first time64.7%
Failed or needed repairs35.3%
Typical mileage at test115,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 238 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick5.0%
    16 marked dangerous
  2. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed4.6%
    14 marked dangerous
  3. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm2.9%
    11 marked dangerous
  4. Tyres - condition: has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure2.1%
    5 marked dangerous
  5. Malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction2.1%
  6. Headlamp: not working on dipped beam2.1%
  7. Shock absorbers: has a serious fluid leak1.7%
  8. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively1.7%
  9. Track rod end: ball joint has excessive play1.7%
  10. Washers: not working1.7%

Problem areas

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

  1. Tyres13.4%
  2. Lights & electrics12.6%
  3. Brakes12.2%
  4. Suspension7.6%
  5. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)5.5%
  6. Steering3.8%
  7. Body & chassis2.5%
  8. Emissions & leaks2.1%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm23.9%
  2. Coil spring: corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened10.1%
  3. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure8.8%
  4. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened8.4%
  5. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn7.6%

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: 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 2010 Volvo V60?

In 2024, 64.7% of 2010 Volvo V60 cars passed their MOT first time, across 238 tests. The average for all 14-year-old cars was 59.6%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2010 Volvo V60?

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 2010 Volvo V60 reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 109, which is well above average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).