2011 · 13 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2011 Volvo V60 MOT pass rate and common faults

2,455 MOT tests in 2024. 67.3% passed first time, compared with 61.8% for all cars the same age.

109Well above average
Passed first time67.3%
Failed or needed repairs32.8%
Typical mileage at test121,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 2,455 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick3.7%
    105 marked dangerous
  2. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm2.9%
    107 marked dangerous
  3. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed2.9%
    94 marked dangerous
  4. Shock absorbers: has a serious fluid leak2.6%
  5. Track rod end: ball joint has excessive play2.5%
  6. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords1.7%
  7. Malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction1.3%
  8. Anti-lock braking system: warning lamp indicates an ABS fault1.3%
  9. Coil spring: fractured or broken1.2%
  10. Service brake performance: excessively binding1.1%

Problem areas

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

  1. Lights & electrics11.9%
  2. Suspension10.8%
  3. Brakes10.5%
  4. Tyres10.1%
  5. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)4.6%
  6. Steering4.1%
  7. Emissions & leaks2.2%
  8. Body & chassis1.6%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm22.1%
  2. Coil spring: corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened10.9%
  3. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick10.6%
  4. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened8.8%
  5. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn7.0%

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 2011 Volvo V60?

In 2024, 67.3% of 2011 Volvo V60 cars passed their MOT first time, across 2,455 tests. The average for all 13-year-old cars was 61.8%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2011 Volvo V60?

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

Is the 2011 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).