2014 · 10 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2014 Volvo XC60 MOT pass rate and common faults

8,693 MOT tests in 2024. 73.7% passed first time, compared with 69.9% for all cars the same age.

105Above average
Passed first time73.7%
Failed or needed repairs26.3%
Typical mileage at test97,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 8,693 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Coil spring: fractured or broken7.4%
  2. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm2.5%
    324 marked dangerous
  3. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick2.4%
    268 marked dangerous
  4. Malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction2.0%
  5. Side repeaters: not working1.5%
  6. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords1.3%
  7. Track rod end: ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt1.2%
  8. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed1.1%
    121 marked dangerous
  9. Track rod end: ball joint has excessive play1.0%
  10. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively0.9%

Problem areas

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

  1. Suspension9.5%
  2. Lights & electrics8.6%
  3. Tyres6.0%
  4. Brakes5.6%
  5. Emissions & leaks2.7%
  6. Steering2.7%
  7. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)2.6%
  8. Body & chassis1.1%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm19.9%
  2. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick10.7%
  3. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened6.9%
  4. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure6.1%
  5. Brake discs: significantly and obviously worn4.4%

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 2014 Volvo XC60?

In 2024, 73.7% of 2014 Volvo XC60 cars passed their MOT first time, across 8,693 tests. The average for all 10-year-old cars was 69.9%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2014 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 2014 Volvo XC60 reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 105, which is above average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).