2015 · 9 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2015 Volvo XC60 MOT pass rate and common faults

12,434 MOT tests in 2024. 76.1% passed first time, compared with 73.5% for all cars the same age.

104Above average
Passed first time76.1%
Failed or needed repairs23.9%
Typical mileage at test85,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 12,434 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Coil spring: fractured or broken5.6%
  2. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick2.9%
    458 marked dangerous
  3. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm2.5%
    473 marked dangerous
  4. Malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction1.7%
  5. Side repeaters: not working1.6%
  6. Track rod end: ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt1.5%
  7. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords1.3%
  8. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed1.2%
    211 marked dangerous
  9. Track rod end: ball joint has excessive play1.2%
  10. Stop lamp: not working0.8%

Problem areas

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

  1. Lights & electrics8.2%
  2. Suspension7.3%
  3. Tyres6.3%
  4. Brakes5.1%
  5. Steering3.3%
  6. Emissions & leaks2.5%
  7. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)2.1%
  8. Body & chassis0.7%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm18.0%
  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 structure7.3%
  5. Brake discs: significantly and obviously worn4.3%

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 2015 Volvo XC60?

In 2024, 76.1% of 2015 Volvo XC60 cars passed their MOT first time, across 12,434 tests. The average for all 9-year-old cars was 73.5%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2015 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 2015 Volvo XC60 reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 104, which is above average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).