2018 · 6 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2018 Volvo V60 MOT pass rate and common faults

3,814 MOT tests in 2024. 83.6% passed first time, compared with 82.5% for all cars the same age.

101About average
Passed first time83.6%
Failed or needed repairs16.4%
Typical mileage at test55,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 3,814 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick3.0%
    162 marked dangerous
  2. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm2.1%
    119 marked dangerous
  3. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords1.9%
  4. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed1.7%
    88 marked dangerous
  5. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively0.9%
  6. Malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction0.8%
  7. Headlamp aim: too low0.7%
  8. Shock absorbers: has a serious fluid leak0.7%
  9. Joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt0.7%
  10. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure0.6%
    35 marked dangerous

Problem areas

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

  1. Tyres7.7%
  2. Brakes4.7%
  3. Lights & electrics3.0%
  4. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)2.1%
  5. Suspension1.2%
  6. Emissions & leaks1.1%
  7. Body & chassis1.1%
  8. Seat belts & airbags0.3%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm16.3%
  2. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick12.6%
  3. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure6.4%
  4. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened4.7%
  5. Brake discs: significantly and obviously worn3.1%

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 2018 Volvo V60?

In 2024, 83.6% of 2018 Volvo V60 cars passed their MOT first time, across 3,814 tests. The average for all 6-year-old cars was 82.5%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2018 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 a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords. The biggest problem area was tyres.

Is the 2018 Volvo V60 reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 101, which is about average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).