2013 · 11 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2013 Volvo XC60 MOT pass rate and common faults

5,023 MOT tests in 2024. 74.1% passed first time, compared with 66.8% for all cars the same age.

111Well above average
Passed first time74.1%
Failed or needed repairs25.9%
Typical mileage at test103,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 5,023 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Coil spring: fractured or broken7.7%
  2. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm2.4%
    209 marked dangerous
  3. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick2.4%
    154 marked dangerous
  4. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords1.4%
  5. Track rod end: ball joint has excessive play1.4%
  6. Track rod end: ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt1.2%
  7. Joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt1.2%
  8. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed1.2%
    77 marked dangerous
  9. Side repeaters: not working1.0%
  10. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively1.0%

Problem areas

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

  1. Suspension10.6%
  2. Lights & electrics9.1%
  3. Tyres5.9%
  4. Brakes5.5%
  5. Steering3.5%
  6. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)2.7%
  7. Body & chassis1.8%
  8. Emissions & leaks0.7%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm19.5%
  2. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick11.6%
  3. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened7.3%
  4. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure6.1%
  5. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn5.3%

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 2013 Volvo XC60?

In 2024, 74.1% of 2013 Volvo XC60 cars passed their MOT first time, across 5,023 tests. The average for all 11-year-old cars was 66.8%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2013 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 suspension.

Is the 2013 Volvo XC60 reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 111, which is well above average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).