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Volvo S60 R-Design + T5 Auto reliability
MOT pass rates & common faults·1,635 DVSA tests·2024
Across 1,635 real DVSA MOT tests in 2024, 86% of Volvo S60 R-Design + T5 Auto cars aged 4 to 7 years pass their MOT first time, in line with the 85% average for cars of that age. It holds up especially well on emissions & leaks and steering.
86%
Average for its agepass first time (4 to 7 years)
Average for its age
In line
MOT pass rate by age
4 to 7 years
1,635 tests · fleet 85%
86%
Where the S60 R-Design + T5 Auto fails
Suspension99
Brakes98
Body & structure100
Steering100
Tyres96
Lights & electrics99
Holds up better on emissions & leaks, steering, lights & electrics.
Share of 4 to 7 years Volvo S60 R-Design + T5 Auto MOTs with no fault in each area; the marker shows the fleet average. OGL v3.0.
Common questions
Is the Volvo S60 R-Design + T5 Auto reliable?
On 2024 MOT data the Volvo S60 R-Design + T5 Auto is about average for its age: 86% of examples aged 4 to 7 years pass first time, against a 85% fleet average.
What is the MOT pass rate for a Volvo S60 R-Design + T5 Auto?
First-time MOT pass rates for the Volvo S60 R-Design + T5 Auto in 2024: 4 to 7 years, 86%. Pass rates fall with age across the whole fleet, so compare each figure with cars of the same age, not with a new car.
What commonly fails on a Volvo S60 R-Design + T5 Auto MOT?
No single area stands out as a recurring weakness for the Volvo S60 R-Design + T5 Auto versus other cars of the same age. Its MOT failures are spread across the usual wear items (tyres, brakes, lamps).
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