Volvo XC60 MOT Results

Registered in 2009
70.8% pass rate
from 3,331 tests in 2021
(24% better than other 2009 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 2009 cars and highlighted areas where the Volvo XC60 is unusually good or bad.

  • 12% fail on Suspension (20% better than other 2009 cars)
    • 8.2% fail on Springs (42% worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 8.2% fail on Coil springs (43% worse than other 2009 cars)
        • 8.1% fail on Coil spring (43% worse than other 2009 cars)
        • 0.030% fail on Mounting
      • 0.030% fail on Spring mounting prescribed areas
    • 2.2% fail on Suspension arms (53% better than other 2009 cars)
      • 1.5% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.39% fail on Ball joint (82% better than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.33% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.060% fail on Suspension arm
    • 1.6% fail on Anti-roll bars (58% better than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.72% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover (43% better than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.33% fail on Linkage ball joints (75% better than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.30% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.12% fail on Linkage pins and bushes
      • 0.12% fail on Ball joint (70% better than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.030% fail on Anti-roll bar
      • 0.030% fail on Linkage
    • 0.33% fail on Shock absorbers (63% better than other 2009 cars)
    • 0.15% fail on Wheel bearings (78% better than other 2009 cars)
    • 0.090% fail on Suspension rods
      • 0.030% fail on Suspension rod
      • 0.030% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.030% fail on Ball joint dust cover
    • 0.090% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.060% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.030% fail on Ball joint
    • 0.060% fail on Axles
      • 0.060% fail on Swivel pins and bushes
    • 0.060% fail on Macpherson strut
      • 0.030% fail on Macpherson strut
      • 0.030% fail on Pins and bushes
  • 9.3% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (26% better than other 2009 cars)
    • 3.3% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 3.0% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 0.33% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
    • 2.8% fail on Headlamps
      • 2.4% fail on Headlamp
      • 0.39% fail on Headlamp levelling device (130% worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.090% fail on Headlamp cleaning device (3 times worse than other 2009 cars)
    • 1.8% fail on Direction indicators
      • 1.8% fail on Flashing type
        • 1.6% fail on Side repeaters (130% worse than other 2009 cars)
        • 0.21% fail on Individual direction indicators (82% better than other 2009 cars)
    • 1.4% fail on Stop lamp (59% better than other 2009 cars)
    • 0.63% fail on Registration plate lamp(s) (68% better than other 2009 cars)
    • 0.33% fail on Front and rear fog lamps
      • 0.33% fail on Rear fog lamp
        • 0.33% fail on Rear fog lamp
    • 0.21% fail on Electrical equipment
      • 0.090% fail on Trailer electrical socket (8 times worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.090% fail on Horn
      • 0.030% fail on Electrical wiring
    • 0.060% fail on Hazard warning
      • 0.060% fail on Switch
    • 0.060% fail on Rear reflectors
    • 0.030% fail on Position lamps
      • 0.030% fail on Position lamp
    • 0.030% fail on Reversing lamps
      • 0.030% fail on Reversing lamps
  • 4.5% fail on Tyres (27% better than other 2009 cars)
    • 3.1% fail on Tread depth
    • 1.8% fail on Condition (39% better than other 2009 cars)
  • 4.0% fail on Brakes (54% better than other 2009 cars)
    • 2.3% fail on Mechanical brake components
      • 2.0% fail on Brake linings and pads
        • 2.0% fail on Brake pads
      • 0.48% fail on Brake discs and drums (58% better than other 2009 cars)
        • 0.48% fail on Brake discs (58% better than other 2009 cars)
    • 0.75% fail on Brake performance (84% better than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.30% fail on Service brake performance (88% better than other 2009 cars)
        • 0.18% fail on Rbt (92% better than other 2009 cars)
          • 0.15% fail on Service brake performance (93% better than other 2009 cars)
          • 0.060% fail on Service brake imbalance (87% better than other 2009 cars)
        • 0.12% fail on Decelerometer (7 times worse than other 2009 cars)
          • 0.12% fail on Service brake performance (8 times worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.30% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp) (85% better than other 2009 cars)
        • 0.27% fail on Rbt (sp) (86% better than other 2009 cars)
        • 0.030% fail on Decelerometer (sp)
      • 0.15% fail on Brake performance not tested
      • 0.060% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp) (90% better than other 2009 cars)
        • 0.060% fail on Rbt (sp) (90% better than other 2009 cars)
          • 0.060% fail on Service brake imbalance (88% better than other 2009 cars)
    • 0.57% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC
      • 0.48% fail on Anti-lock braking system
      • 0.15% fail on Electronic stability control
      • 0.030% fail on Electronic braking system
    • 0.30% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever
      • 0.30% fail on Pedal
    • 0.18% fail on Flexible brake hoses
    • 0.090% fail on Parking brake control (77% better than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.090% fail on Electronic parking brake
    • 0.030% fail on Rigid brake pipes
  • 3.8% fail on Visibility (36% better than other 2009 cars)
    • 2.0% fail on Washers (36% better than other 2009 cars)
    • 1.5% fail on Wipers (44% better than other 2009 cars)
    • 0.30% fail on View to rear
      • 0.30% fail on Mirrors
    • 0.060% fail on Bonnet
  • 2.0% fail on Steering
    • 1.1% fail on Steering linkage components (40% better than other 2009 cars)
      • 1.1% fail on Track rod end (39% better than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.060% fail on Steering arm (7 times worse than other 2009 cars)
    • 0.60% fail on Power steering (5 times worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.60% fail on Operation (13 times worse than other 2009 cars)
    • 0.33% fail on Steering gear
      • 0.33% fail on Steering rack
    • 0.030% fail on Steering play
      • 0.030% fail on Steering rack
  • 1.7% fail on Body, chassis, structure (64% better than other 2009 cars)
    • 1.1% fail on Transmission (45% better than other 2009 cars)
      • 1.0% fail on Drive shafts (44% better than other 2009 cars)
        • 0.99% fail on Joints (45% better than other 2009 cars)
        • 0.030% fail on Flexible couplings
      • 0.030% fail on Prop shafts
        • 0.030% fail on Bearing housing
    • 0.30% fail on Doors
      • 0.21% fail on Driver's door (190% worse than other 2009 cars)
        • 0.18% fail on Door condition
        • 0.030% fail on Catch
      • 0.090% fail on Front passenger's door
        • 0.090% fail on Door condition
    • 0.090% fail on Exhaust system (95% better than other 2009 cars)
    • 0.060% fail on Fuel system
      • 0.030% fail on Hose
      • 0.030% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device
    • 0.060% fail on Bumpers
    • 0.060% fail on Body
      • 0.060% fail on Other body component
    • 0.060% fail on Boot lid
      • 0.060% fail on Boot lid condition
    • 0.030% fail on Undertray
  • 1.4% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems
    • 0.87% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp
    • 0.51% fail on Seat belts
      • 0.51% fail on Condition
  • 0.99% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks (77% better than other 2009 cars)
    • 0.96% fail on Exhaust emissions (77% better than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.72% fail on Compression ignition (51% better than other 2009 cars)
        • 0.54% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
        • 0.090% fail on On or after 01/07/2008 (88% better than other 2009 cars)
        • 0.090% fail on Emissions not tested
      • 0.24% fail on Spark ignition (91% better than other 2009 cars)
        • 0.24% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (80% better than other 2009 cars)
    • 0.030% fail on Fluid leaks
      • 0.030% fail on Engine oil leaks
  • 0.24% fail on Road Wheels
    • 0.24% fail on Attachment
  • 0.21% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 0.21% fail on Registration plates
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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