2021 · 3 years old at test · Hybrid mostly

2021 Volvo XC60 MOT pass rate and common faults

9,646 MOT tests in 2024. 90.7% passed first time, compared with 87.6% for all cars the same age.

104Above average
Passed first time90.7%
Failed or needed repairs9.3%
Typical mileage at test29,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 9,646 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords2.5%
  2. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively1.3%
  3. Headlamp cleaning device: for LED or HID headlamp inoperative1.1%
  4. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm1.0%
    160 marked dangerous
  5. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed0.9%
    117 marked dangerous
  6. Tyres - condition: has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure0.7%
    85 marked dangerous
  7. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick0.3%
    48 marked dangerous
  8. Headlamp aim: too high0.3%
  9. Tyres - condition: has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure0.2%
    28 marked dangerous

Problem areas

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

  1. Tyres5.8%
  2. Lights & electrics2.0%
  3. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)1.8%
  4. Brakes0.5%
  5. Emissions & leaks0.2%
  6. Number plates & VIN0.2%
  7. Body & chassis0.1%
  8. Wheels0.1%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm14.3%
  2. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick3.2%
  3. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords3.1%
  4. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure3.1%
  5. Non-component advisories: Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt3.0%

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: tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords. 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 2021 Volvo XC60?

In 2024, 90.7% of 2021 Volvo XC60 cars passed their MOT first time, across 9,646 tests. The average for all 3-year-old cars was 87.6%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2021 Volvo XC60?

The most common failure reasons were 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; headlamp cleaning device: for led or hid headlamp inoperative. The biggest problem area was tyres.

Is the 2021 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).