2011 · 13 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2011 Volvo XC60 MOT pass rate and common faults

4,350 MOT tests in 2024. 69.4% passed first time, compared with 61.8% for all cars the same age.

112Well above average
Passed first time69.4%
Failed or needed repairs30.6%
Typical mileage at test121,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 4,350 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Coil spring: fractured or broken6.9%
  2. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm2.9%
    201 marked dangerous
  3. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick2.9%
    162 marked dangerous
  4. Joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt2.0%
  5. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords1.4%
  6. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn1.4%
  7. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed1.4%
    80 marked dangerous
  8. Side repeaters: not working1.3%
  9. Track rod end: ball joint has excessive play1.2%
  10. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively1.2%

Problem areas

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

  1. Lights & electrics15.5%
  2. Suspension12.6%
  3. Brakes6.9%
  4. Tyres6.5%
  5. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)3.4%
  6. Body & chassis3.0%
  7. Steering2.6%
  8. Emissions & leaks1.5%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm20.9%
  2. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick11.7%
  3. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened8.8%
  4. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn7.2%
  5. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure5.8%

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 2011 Volvo XC60?

In 2024, 69.4% of 2011 Volvo XC60 cars passed their MOT first time, across 4,350 tests. The average for all 13-year-old cars was 61.8%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2011 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 2011 Volvo XC60 reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 112, which is well above average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).