2016 · 8 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2016 Volvo V60 MOT pass rate and common faults

3,691 MOT tests in 2024. 78.6% passed first time, compared with 76.6% for all cars the same age.

103Above average
Passed first time78.6%
Failed or needed repairs21.4%
Typical mileage at test81,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 3,691 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick3.3%
    150 marked dangerous
  2. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm2.9%
    156 marked dangerous
  3. Joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt2.4%
  4. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed2.2%
    99 marked dangerous
  5. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords2.0%
  6. Malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction1.9%
  7. Headlamp aim: too high0.8%
  8. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively0.8%
  9. Registration plate lamp(s): inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps0.7%
  10. Coil spring: fractured or broken0.6%

Problem areas

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

  1. Tyres9.2%
  2. Lights & electrics5.6%
  3. Brakes5.4%
  4. Body & chassis3.0%
  5. Emissions & leaks2.7%
  6. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)2.6%
  7. Suspension2.1%
  8. Steering0.5%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm20.8%
  2. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick12.3%
  3. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened8.6%
  4. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure6.0%
  5. Brake discs: significantly and obviously worn3.6%

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 2016 Volvo V60?

In 2024, 78.6% of 2016 Volvo V60 cars passed their MOT first time, across 3,691 tests. The average for all 8-year-old cars was 76.6%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2016 Volvo V60?

The most common failure reasons were brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick; tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm; joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt. The biggest problem area was tyres.

Is the 2016 Volvo V60 reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 103, which is above average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).