Volvo S60 MOT Results

Registered in 2010
74.6% pass rate
from 759 tests in 2021
(31% better than other 2010 cars)
Pass rate by mileage
Failure rates by item

Here you can drill down into the failure rates for each item on the test. We've also compared the rates to the average results for 2010 cars and highlighted areas where the Volvo S60 is unusually good or bad.

  • 7.4% fail on Tyres
    • 4.0% fail on Condition
    • 3.7% fail on Tread depth
    • 0.13% fail on Size/type
  • 6.2% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (48% better than other 2010 cars)
    • 2.0% fail on Headlamps
      • 1.7% fail on Headlamp
      • 0.13% fail on Headlamp levelling device
      • 0.13% fail on Headlamp cleaning device
    • 1.8% fail on Direction indicators
      • 1.8% fail on Flashing type
        • 1.1% fail on Side repeaters
        • 0.79% fail on Individual direction indicators
    • 1.6% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 1.3% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 0.26% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
    • 0.92% fail on Registration plate lamp(s)
    • 0.53% fail on Stop lamp (82% better than other 2010 cars)
    • 0.13% fail on Electrical equipment
      • 0.13% fail on Trailer electrical socket
  • 5.0% fail on Brakes (37% better than other 2010 cars)
    • 2.9% fail on Mechanical brake components
      • 2.2% fail on Brake linings and pads
        • 2.2% fail on Brake pads
      • 0.79% fail on Brake discs and drums
        • 0.66% fail on Brake discs
        • 0.13% fail on Brake drums
    • 1.1% fail on Brake performance (74% better than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.53% fail on Service brake performance (74% better than other 2010 cars)
        • 0.53% fail on Rbt (73% better than other 2010 cars)
          • 0.53% fail on Service brake performance (69% better than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.26% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp) (85% better than other 2010 cars)
        • 0.26% fail on Rbt (sp) (84% better than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.13% fail on Brake performance not tested
      • 0.13% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
        • 0.13% fail on Rbt (sp)
          • 0.13% fail on Service brake imbalance
    • 0.79% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC
      • 0.79% fail on Anti-lock braking system
      • 0.13% fail on Electronic stability control
    • 0.26% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
      • 0.26% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers
    • 0.13% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever
      • 0.13% fail on Pedal
    • 0.13% fail on Parking brake control
      • 0.13% fail on Electronic parking brake
  • 4.3% fail on Visibility
    • 2.1% fail on Wipers
    • 1.8% fail on Washers
    • 0.26% fail on Bonnet
    • 0.13% fail on Driver's view
  • 4.1% fail on Suspension (69% better than other 2010 cars)
    • 1.4% fail on Shock absorbers
    • 1.3% fail on Springs (76% better than other 2010 cars)
      • 1.3% fail on Coil springs (76% better than other 2010 cars)
        • 1.3% fail on Coil spring (76% better than other 2010 cars)
    • 0.66% fail on Suspension arms (84% better than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.66% fail on Pins and bushes
    • 0.66% fail on Anti-roll bars (81% better than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.53% fail on Linkage ball joints
      • 0.13% fail on Ball joint dust cover
    • 0.40% fail on Wheel bearings
    • 0.26% fail on Macpherson strut
      • 0.26% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
    • 0.13% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.13% fail on Pins and bushes
  • 3.0% fail on Steering
    • 2.9% fail on Steering linkage components
      • 2.9% fail on Track rod end
      • 0.13% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.13% fail on Drag link end
    • 0.13% fail on Steering gear
      • 0.13% fail on Steering rack
  • 1.2% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks (66% better than other 2010 cars)
    • 1.2% fail on Exhaust emissions (64% better than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.92% fail on Compression ignition
        • 0.53% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
        • 0.40% fail on On or after 01/07/2008
      • 0.26% fail on Spark ignition (87% better than other 2010 cars)
        • 0.26% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
  • 1.1% fail on Body, chassis, structure (73% better than other 2010 cars)
    • 0.40% fail on Doors
      • 0.26% fail on Other passenger's door
        • 0.26% fail on Door condition
      • 0.13% fail on Driver's door
        • 0.13% fail on Door condition
    • 0.26% fail on Fuel system
      • 0.13% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device
      • 0.13% fail on System
    • 0.13% fail on Exhaust system
    • 0.13% fail on Transmission
      • 0.13% fail on Drive shafts
        • 0.13% fail on Joints
    • 0.13% fail on Body
      • 0.13% fail on Panel
    • 0.13% fail on Seats
      • 0.13% fail on Passenger's seat
  • 0.66% fail on Road Wheels
    • 0.40% fail on Attachment
    • 0.26% fail on Condition
  • 0.26% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems
    • 0.26% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp
  • 0.13% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 0.13% fail on Registration plates
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  • Volvo S60 (2010 - 2018)
    Good to drive. Packed with safety kit including ‘City Safety’ as standard. Geartronic start/stop. New 2.0 Volvo D4 diesel from 2014 under 100g/km CO2.

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