2013 · 11 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2013 Volvo V60 MOT pass rate and common faults

3,437 MOT tests in 2024. 71.8% passed first time, compared with 66.8% for all cars the same age.

107Above average
Passed first time71.8%
Failed or needed repairs28.2%
Typical mileage at test112,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 3,437 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick3.4%
    140 marked dangerous
  2. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm3.1%
    152 marked dangerous
  3. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed2.6%
    107 marked dangerous
  4. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords2.2%
  5. Shock absorbers: has a serious fluid leak2.0%
  6. Track rod end: ball joint has excessive play2.0%
  7. Track rod end: ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt1.5%
  8. Coil spring: fractured or broken1.1%
  9. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively1.0%
  10. Headlamp: not working on dipped beam0.9%

Problem areas

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

  1. Tyres10.4%
  2. Brakes7.8%
  3. Lights & electrics7.5%
  4. Suspension7.3%
  5. Steering4.9%
  6. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)3.6%
  7. Emissions & leaks1.9%
  8. Body & chassis1.2%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm22.8%
  2. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick12.0%
  3. Coil spring: corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened10.6%
  4. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened9.2%
  5. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure6.3%

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 2013 Volvo V60?

In 2024, 71.8% of 2013 Volvo V60 cars passed their MOT first time, across 3,437 tests. The average for all 11-year-old cars was 66.8%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2013 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 tyres.

Is the 2013 Volvo V60 reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 107, which is above average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).