Volvo XC60 MOT Results

Registered in 2008
68.6% pass rate
from 299 tests in 2021
(26% better than other 2008 cars)
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 2008 cars and highlighted areas where the Volvo XC60 is unusually good or bad.

  • 12% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment
    • 3.3% fail on Direction indicators
      • 3.3% fail on Flashing type
        • 2.3% fail on Side repeaters (2 times worse than other 2008 cars)
        • 1.3% fail on Individual direction indicators
    • 3.0% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 3.0% fail on Headlamp aim
    • 2.3% fail on Headlamps
      • 2.3% fail on Headlamp
    • 1.3% fail on Stop lamp
    • 1.3% fail on Electrical equipment
      • 0.67% fail on Trailer electrical socket (56 times worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.67% fail on Horn
    • 1.0% fail on Front and rear fog lamps
      • 1.0% fail on Rear fog lamp
        • 1.0% fail on Rear fog lamp
    • 1.0% fail on Registration plate lamp(s)
  • 8.0% fail on Suspension (49% better than other 2008 cars)
    • 6.4% fail on Springs
      • 6.4% fail on Coil springs
        • 6.0% fail on Coil spring
        • 0.33% fail on Mounting
    • 1.7% fail on Anti-roll bars
      • 0.67% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.67% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover
      • 0.33% fail on Ball joint dust cover
    • 0.33% fail on Wheel bearings
    • 0.33% fail on Shock absorbers
    • 0.33% fail on Suspension arms
      • 0.33% fail on Pins and bushes
    • 0.33% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.33% fail on Pins and bushes
  • 6.4% fail on Brakes
    • 2.7% fail on Mechanical brake components
      • 2.3% fail on Brake linings and pads
        • 2.3% fail on Brake pads
      • 0.33% fail on Brake discs and drums
        • 0.33% fail on Brake discs
    • 2.3% fail on Brake performance
      • 1.3% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp)
        • 1.3% fail on Rbt (sp)
      • 0.67% fail on Service brake performance
        • 0.33% fail on Rbt
          • 0.33% fail on Service brake performance
        • 0.33% fail on Decelerometer
          • 0.33% fail on Service brake performance
      • 0.33% fail on Brake performance not tested
      • 0.33% fail on Parking brake performance
        • 0.33% fail on Rbt
          • 0.33% fail on Parking brake performance
    • 1.0% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC
      • 0.67% fail on Anti-lock braking system
      • 0.33% fail on Electronic stability control
    • 0.67% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever
      • 0.67% fail on Pedal
  • 3.7% fail on Tyres
    • 2.0% fail on Tread depth
    • 1.7% fail on Condition
  • 3.3% fail on Visibility
    • 2.3% fail on Washers
    • 0.67% fail on Wipers
    • 0.33% fail on Bonnet
  • 3.0% fail on Steering
    • 1.7% fail on Steering linkage components
      • 1.7% fail on Track rod end
    • 1.0% fail on Power steering (4 times worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.67% fail on Operation (7 times worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.33% fail on Pipes and hoses
    • 0.33% fail on Steering gear
      • 0.33% fail on Steering rack
  • 3.0% fail on Body, chassis, structure
    • 2.3% fail on Doors (5 times worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 1.3% fail on Driver's door (12 times worse than other 2008 cars)
        • 1.3% fail on Door condition (12 times worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.67% fail on Front passenger's door
        • 0.67% fail on Door condition
      • 0.33% fail on Other passenger's door
        • 0.33% fail on Door condition
    • 0.67% fail on Transmission
      • 0.67% fail on Drive shafts
        • 0.67% fail on Joints
  • 1.7% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems
    • 1.0% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp
    • 0.67% fail on Seat belts
      • 0.67% fail on Condition
  • 1.0% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks (82% better than other 2008 cars)
    • 1.0% fail on Exhaust emissions (80% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.67% fail on Spark ignition (81% better than other 2008 cars)
        • 0.33% fail on Emission control equipment
          • 0.33% fail on Other emission control equipment
        • 0.33% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
      • 0.33% fail on Compression ignition
        • 0.33% fail on Emissions not tested
  • 0.33% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 0.33% fail on Registration plates
  • 0.33% fail on Road Wheels
    • 0.33% fail on Attachment
Read the Honest John Review

  • Volvo XC60 (2008 - 2017)
    Very comfortable and refined. Makes a good long distance car. Stylish cabin. R Design models look sporty. Low emissions DRIVe versions available.

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