2017 · 7 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2017 Volvo XC60 MOT pass rate and common faults

14,464 MOT tests in 2024. 81.4% passed first time, compared with 79.8% for all cars the same age.

102Above average
Passed first time81.4%
Failed or needed repairs18.6%
Typical mileage at test63,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 14,464 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick2.9%
    584 marked dangerous
  2. Coil spring: fractured or broken2.4%
  3. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm2.0%
    453 marked dangerous
  4. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords1.7%
  5. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed1.2%
    243 marked dangerous
  6. Side repeaters: not working1.1%
  7. Track rod end: ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt0.8%
  8. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively0.7%
  9. Malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction0.7%
  10. Track rod end: ball joint has excessive play0.6%

Problem areas

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

  1. Tyres6.3%
  2. Lights & electrics5.5%
  3. Brakes4.5%
  4. Suspension3.5%
  5. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)2.1%
  6. Steering1.7%
  7. Emissions & leaks1.1%
  8. Body & chassis0.4%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm16.4%
  2. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick13.6%
  3. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure9.2%
  4. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened6.5%
  5. Brake discs: significantly and obviously worn4.5%

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: brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick. 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 2017 Volvo XC60?

In 2024, 81.4% of 2017 Volvo XC60 cars passed their MOT first time, across 14,464 tests. The average for all 7-year-old cars was 79.8%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2017 Volvo XC60?

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

Is the 2017 Volvo XC60 reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 102, which is above average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).