Volvo XC60 reliability
MOT pass rates & common faults · 140,529 real DVSA tests · 2024
Across 140,529 real DVSA MOT tests in 2024, 77% of Volvo XC60 cars aged 8 to 12 years pass their MOT first time — ahead of the 73% average for all cars of that age. It holds up especially well on body & structure and road wheels.
MOT pass rate by age
Where the XC60 tends to fail
Share of Volvo XC60 cars aged 8 to 12 years with no fault in each area (higher is better). The tick is the fleet average for the same age.
Holds up better than average on body & structure, road wheels, visibility.
Common questions
Is the Volvo XC60 reliable?
On 2024 MOT data the Volvo XC60 holds up well for its age: 77% of examples aged 8 to 12 years pass first time, against a 73% fleet average. That puts it ahead of 56% of similar-age models.
What is the MOT pass rate for a Volvo XC60?
First-time MOT pass rates for the Volvo XC60 in 2024: 4 to 7 years, 87%; 8 to 12 years, 77%; and 13 years and older, 71%. 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 XC60 MOT?
No single area stands out as a recurring weakness for the Volvo XC60 versus other cars of the same age — its MOT failures are spread across the usual wear items (tyres, brakes, lamps).