2010 · 14 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2010 Volvo XC60 MOT pass rate and common faults

4,074 MOT tests in 2024. 68.1% passed first time, compared with 59.6% for all cars the same age.

114Well above average
Passed first time68.1%
Failed or needed repairs31.9%
Typical mileage at test129,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 4,074 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Coil spring: fractured or broken6.5%
  2. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm3.0%
    203 marked dangerous
  3. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick2.7%
    131 marked dangerous
  4. Joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt2.5%
  5. Side repeaters: not working1.5%
  6. Track rod end: ball joint has excessive play1.3%
  7. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords1.3%
  8. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn1.2%
  9. Headlamp: not working on dipped beam1.1%
  10. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed1.1%
    59 marked dangerous

Problem areas

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

  1. Lights & electrics15.5%
  2. Suspension12.8%
  3. Brakes7.1%
  4. Tyres6.5%
  5. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)3.8%
  6. Body & chassis3.5%
  7. Steering3.1%
  8. Emissions & leaks1.7%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm21.3%
  2. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick11.1%
  3. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn8.3%
  4. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened8.1%
  5. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure5.9%

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 2010 Volvo XC60?

In 2024, 68.1% of 2010 Volvo XC60 cars passed their MOT first time, across 4,074 tests. The average for all 14-year-old cars was 59.6%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2010 Volvo XC60?

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

Is the 2010 Volvo XC60 reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 114, which is well above average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).