2020 · 4 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2020 Volvo V60 MOT pass rate and common faults

2,980 MOT tests in 2024. 85.7% passed first time, compared with 86.9% for all cars the same age.

99About average
Passed first time85.7%
Failed or needed repairs14.3%
Typical mileage at test35,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 2,980 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick3.0%
    132 marked dangerous
  2. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords2.9%
  3. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm1.7%
    82 marked dangerous
  4. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed1.6%
    62 marked dangerous
  5. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively1.3%
  6. Headlamp aim: too low1.0%
  7. Tyres - condition: has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure0.5%
    19 marked dangerous
  8. Headlamp cleaning device: for LED or HID headlamp inoperative0.4%
  9. Washers: provides insufficient washer liquid0.3%

Problem areas

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

  1. Tyres7.9%
  2. Brakes3.9%
  3. Lights & electrics2.2%
  4. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)2.0%
  5. Suspension0.4%
  6. Emissions & leaks0.4%
  7. Body & chassis0.4%
  8. Number plates & VIN0.3%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm15.0%
  2. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick11.5%
  3. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords4.0%
  4. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure3.3%
  5. Non-component advisories: Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt2.2%

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 2020 Volvo V60?

In 2024, 85.7% of 2020 Volvo V60 cars passed their MOT first time, across 2,980 tests. The average for all 4-year-old cars was 86.9%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2020 Volvo V60?

The most common failure reasons were brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick; tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords; tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm. The biggest problem area was tyres.

Is the 2020 Volvo V60 reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 99, which is about average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).