2009 · 15 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2009 Volvo XC60 MOT pass rate and common faults

2,872 MOT tests in 2024. 69.8% passed first time, compared with 58.4% for all cars the same age.

120Well above average
Passed first time69.8%
Failed or needed repairs30.2%
Typical mileage at test131,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 2,872 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Coil spring: fractured or broken5.4%
  2. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick2.6%
    103 marked dangerous
  3. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm2.5%
    110 marked dangerous
  4. Linkage ball joint dust cover: ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt1.8%
  5. Side repeaters: not working1.5%
  6. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn1.5%
  7. Joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt1.4%
  8. Washers: provides insufficient washer liquid1.3%
  9. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed1.2%
    52 marked dangerous
  10. SRS malfunction indicator lamp: warning lamp indicates a fault1.1%

Problem areas

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

  1. Lights & electrics15.4%
  2. Suspension12.7%
  3. Brakes8.3%
  4. Tyres5.7%
  5. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)3.7%
  6. Body & chassis3.2%
  7. Steering2.5%
  8. Seat belts & airbags1.6%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm21.0%
  2. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick10.9%
  3. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn9.7%
  4. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened7.5%
  5. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure6.9%

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: coil spring: fractured or broken. 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 2009 Volvo XC60?

In 2024, 69.8% of 2009 Volvo XC60 cars passed their MOT first time, across 2,872 tests. The average for all 15-year-old cars was 58.4%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2009 Volvo XC60?

The most common failure reasons were coil spring: fractured or broken; brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick; tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 2009 Volvo XC60 reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 120, which is well above average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).