2018 · 6 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2018 Volvo XC60 MOT pass rate and common faults

10,440 MOT tests in 2024. 87.9% passed first time, compared with 82.5% for all cars the same age.

107Above average
Passed first time87.9%
Failed or needed repairs12.1%
Typical mileage at test53,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 10,440 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick3.2%
    441 marked dangerous
  2. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords1.6%
  3. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively1.5%
  4. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm1.3%
    208 marked dangerous
  5. Malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction0.8%
  6. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed0.7%
    107 marked dangerous
  7. Tyres - condition: has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure0.5%
    59 marked dangerous
  8. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure0.4%
    66 marked dangerous
  9. Suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn0.3%

Problem areas

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

  1. Tyres5.0%
  2. Brakes4.3%
  3. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)2.1%
  4. Lights & electrics1.4%
  5. Emissions & leaks1.0%
  6. Suspension0.5%
  7. Steering0.3%
  8. Body & chassis0.3%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick14.5%
  2. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm12.7%
  3. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure9.3%
  4. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened4.3%
  5. Non-component advisories: Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt3.3%

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: 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 2018 Volvo XC60?

In 2024, 87.9% of 2018 Volvo XC60 cars passed their MOT first time, across 10,440 tests. The average for all 6-year-old cars was 82.5%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2018 Volvo XC60?

The most common failure reasons were brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick; tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords; wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively. The biggest problem area was tyres.

Is the 2018 Volvo XC60 reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 107, which is above average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).