Volvo V60 MOT Results

Registered in 2011
72.0% pass rate
from 2,692 tests in 2021
(16% better than other 2011 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 2011 cars and highlighted areas where the Volvo V60 is unusually good or bad.

  • 7.1% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (31% better than other 2011 cars)
    • 2.5% fail on Headlamps
      • 2.2% fail on Headlamp
      • 0.15% fail on Headlamp levelling device
      • 0.11% fail on Headlamp cleaning device
    • 2.3% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 2.0% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 0.26% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
    • 1.3% fail on Direction indicators
      • 1.3% fail on Flashing type
        • 0.93% fail on Side repeaters
        • 0.33% fail on Individual direction indicators (68% better than other 2011 cars)
        • 0.037% fail on All direction indicators
    • 1.2% fail on Registration plate lamp(s)
    • 0.19% fail on Stop lamp (92% better than other 2011 cars)
    • 0.15% fail on Electrical equipment
      • 0.15% fail on Horn
    • 0.074% fail on Rear reflectors
    • 0.037% fail on Outline marker lamps
      • 0.037% fail on Outline marker lamp
  • 7.1% fail on Tyres
    • 4.7% fail on Condition (65% worse than other 2011 cars)
    • 2.8% fail on Tread depth
    • 0.037% fail on Size/type
  • 6.3% fail on Brakes
    • 4.0% fail on Mechanical brake components (41% worse than other 2011 cars)
      • 3.8% fail on Brake linings and pads (85% worse than other 2011 cars)
        • 3.8% fail on Brake pads (82% worse than other 2011 cars)
        • 0.11% fail on Brake linings (5 times worse than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.48% fail on Brake discs and drums (54% better than other 2011 cars)
        • 0.48% fail on Brake discs (54% better than other 2011 cars)
    • 1.5% fail on Brake performance (53% better than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.82% fail on Service brake performance (49% better than other 2011 cars)
        • 0.82% fail on Rbt (48% better than other 2011 cars)
          • 0.71% fail on Service brake performance (48% better than other 2011 cars)
          • 0.15% fail on Service brake imbalance
      • 0.41% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp) (70% better than other 2011 cars)
        • 0.41% fail on Rbt (sp) (68% better than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.19% fail on Brake performance not tested
      • 0.15% fail on Parking brake performance (75% better than other 2011 cars)
        • 0.11% fail on Rbt (80% better than other 2011 cars)
          • 0.11% fail on Parking brake performance (78% better than other 2011 cars)
        • 0.037% fail on Decelerometer
          • 0.037% fail on Parking brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
      • 0.11% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp) (76% better than other 2011 cars)
        • 0.11% fail on Rbt (sp) (76% better than other 2011 cars)
          • 0.074% fail on Service brake performance
          • 0.037% fail on Service brake imbalance
    • 0.74% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC
      • 0.63% fail on Anti-lock braking system (93% worse than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.33% fail on Electronic stability control
    • 0.19% fail on Flexible brake hoses
    • 0.19% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
      • 0.19% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers
    • 0.11% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever
      • 0.11% fail on Pedal
    • 0.11% fail on Parking brake control
      • 0.11% fail on Electronic parking brake
    • 0.037% fail on Rigid brake pipes
  • 4.5% fail on Suspension (60% better than other 2011 cars)
    • 1.5% fail on Shock absorbers (120% worse than other 2011 cars)
    • 1.2% fail on Suspension arms (69% better than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.63% fail on Pins and bushes (61% better than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.37% fail on Ball joint (79% better than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.15% fail on Ball joint dust cover
    • 0.74% fail on Springs (84% better than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.71% fail on Coil springs (85% better than other 2011 cars)
        • 0.71% fail on Coil spring (85% better than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.037% fail on Spring mounting prescribed areas
    • 0.56% fail on Anti-roll bars (78% better than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.19% fail on Linkage ball joints (77% better than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.15% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.11% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover (86% better than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.037% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.037% fail on Linkage pins and bushes
      • 0.037% fail on Linkage attachment bracket and mounting
    • 0.26% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.15% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.037% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
      • 0.037% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.037% fail on Ball joint dust cover
    • 0.22% fail on Wheel bearings
    • 0.19% fail on Macpherson strut
      • 0.15% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting (2 times worse than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.037% fail on Macpherson strut
  • 3.6% fail on Steering (93% worse than other 2011 cars)
    • 3.3% fail on Steering linkage components (110% worse than other 2011 cars)
      • 3.1% fail on Track rod end (110% worse than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.11% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.037% fail on Drag link end
      • 0.037% fail on Steering arm
      • 0.037% fail on Locking devices
    • 0.30% fail on Steering gear
      • 0.26% fail on Steering rack
      • 0.037% fail on Operation
    • 0.074% fail on Power steering
      • 0.074% fail on Operation
    • 0.037% fail on Steering play
      • 0.037% fail on Steering rack
  • 3.3% fail on Visibility (31% better than other 2011 cars)
    • 1.9% fail on Wipers
    • 1.5% fail on Washers (35% better than other 2011 cars)
    • 0.074% fail on Bonnet
    • 0.037% fail on Driver's view
  • 1.1% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks (55% better than other 2011 cars)
    • 1.1% fail on Exhaust emissions (53% better than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.74% fail on Compression ignition
        • 0.37% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
        • 0.33% fail on On or after 01/07/2008
        • 0.037% fail on Emissions not tested
      • 0.37% fail on Spark ignition (76% better than other 2011 cars)
        • 0.37% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
  • 0.97% fail on Body, chassis, structure (69% better than other 2011 cars)
    • 0.41% fail on Doors (160% worse than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.22% fail on Other passenger's door (2 times worse than other 2011 cars)
        • 0.22% fail on Door condition (3 times worse than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.11% fail on Front passenger's door
        • 0.11% fail on Door condition
      • 0.074% fail on Driver's door
        • 0.074% fail on Door condition
    • 0.33% fail on Transmission (74% better than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.33% fail on Drive shafts (73% better than other 2011 cars)
        • 0.33% fail on Joints (72% better than other 2011 cars)
    • 0.11% fail on Exhaust system (91% better than other 2011 cars)
    • 0.11% fail on Body
      • 0.074% fail on Panel
      • 0.037% fail on Body condition
    • 0.037% fail on Load security
      • 0.037% fail on Tailgate
        • 0.037% fail on Tailgate condition
  • 0.71% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems
    • 0.48% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp
    • 0.22% fail on Seat belts
      • 0.22% fail on Condition
  • 0.48% fail on Road Wheels
    • 0.30% fail on Condition (180% worse than other 2011 cars)
    • 0.19% fail on Attachment
  • 0.45% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 0.45% fail on Registration plates
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