Volvo XC60 MOT Results

Registered in 2010
70.2% pass rate
from 4,552 tests in 2021
(17% 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 XC60 is unusually good or bad.

  • 12% fail on Suspension
    • 9.3% fail on Springs (72% worse than other 2010 cars)
      • 9.3% fail on Coil springs (72% worse than other 2010 cars)
        • 9.3% fail on Coil spring (72% worse than other 2010 cars)
        • 0.044% fail on Mounting
    • 2.0% fail on Suspension arms (52% better than other 2010 cars)
      • 1.4% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.33% fail on Ball joint (84% better than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.18% fail on Ball joint dust cover (61% better than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.044% fail on Suspension arm
      • 0.022% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
    • 0.79% fail on Anti-roll bars (77% better than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.29% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover (75% better than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.20% fail on Linkage ball joints (82% better than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.18% fail on Ball joint dust cover (65% better than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.088% fail on Ball joint (73% better than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.066% fail on Linkage pins and bushes
      • 0.022% fail on Pins and bushes
    • 0.37% fail on Wheel bearings
    • 0.31% fail on Shock absorbers (63% better than other 2010 cars)
    • 0.15% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.088% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.022% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.022% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.022% fail on Ball joint dust cover
    • 0.066% fail on Axles
      • 0.066% fail on Swivel pins and bushes
    • 0.066% fail on Suspension rods
      • 0.066% fail on Ball joint dust cover
  • 8.0% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (33% better than other 2010 cars)
    • 2.8% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 2.6% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 0.13% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
    • 1.9% fail on Headlamps (36% better than other 2010 cars)
      • 1.6% fail on Headlamp (43% better than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.20% fail on Headlamp cleaning device (2 times worse than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.13% fail on Headlamp levelling device
      • 0.022% fail on Matched pair
    • 1.6% fail on Direction indicators
      • 1.6% fail on Flashing type
        • 1.5% fail on Side repeaters (100% worse than other 2010 cars)
        • 0.11% fail on Individual direction indicators (91% better than other 2010 cars)
    • 1.3% fail on Stop lamp (54% better than other 2010 cars)
    • 0.68% fail on Registration plate lamp(s) (65% better than other 2010 cars)
    • 0.40% fail on Front and rear fog lamps
      • 0.40% fail on Rear fog lamp
        • 0.40% fail on Rear fog lamp
    • 0.13% fail on Reversing lamps
      • 0.13% fail on Reversing lamps
    • 0.13% fail on Electrical equipment
      • 0.11% fail on Horn
      • 0.022% fail on Trailer electrical socket
    • 0.022% fail on Position lamps
      • 0.022% fail on Position lamp
    • 0.022% fail on Rear reflectors
  • 4.8% fail on Brakes (39% better than other 2010 cars)
    • 2.9% fail on Mechanical brake components
      • 2.5% fail on Brake linings and pads
        • 2.5% fail on Brake pads
        • 0.022% fail on Brake linings
      • 0.62% fail on Brake discs and drums (46% better than other 2010 cars)
        • 0.62% fail on Brake discs (45% better than other 2010 cars)
    • 0.88% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC
      • 0.77% fail on Anti-lock braking system (64% worse than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.31% fail on Electronic stability control
    • 0.83% fail on Brake performance (79% better than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.40% fail on Service brake performance (80% better than other 2010 cars)
        • 0.35% fail on Rbt (82% better than other 2010 cars)
          • 0.31% fail on Service brake performance (82% better than other 2010 cars)
          • 0.066% fail on Service brake imbalance (83% better than other 2010 cars)
        • 0.044% fail on Decelerometer
          • 0.044% fail on Service brake performance
      • 0.22% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp) (88% better than other 2010 cars)
        • 0.22% fail on Rbt (sp) (87% better than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.15% fail on Brake performance not tested
      • 0.11% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp) (80% better than other 2010 cars)
        • 0.11% fail on Rbt (sp) (80% better than other 2010 cars)
          • 0.088% fail on Service brake imbalance (80% better than other 2010 cars)
          • 0.066% fail on Service brake performance
      • 0.044% fail on Parking brake performance (94% better than other 2010 cars)
        • 0.044% fail on Rbt (94% better than other 2010 cars)
          • 0.022% fail on Parking brake performance
          • 0.022% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
    • 0.15% fail on Flexible brake hoses
    • 0.13% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever
      • 0.13% fail on Pedal
    • 0.13% fail on Rigid brake pipes (82% better than other 2010 cars)
  • 4.7% fail on Tyres (22% better than other 2010 cars)
    • 3.0% fail on Tread depth
    • 2.0% fail on Condition (31% better than other 2010 cars)
    • 0.022% fail on Size/type
  • 2.9% fail on Visibility (46% better than other 2010 cars)
    • 1.6% fail on Wipers (36% better than other 2010 cars)
    • 0.97% fail on Washers (64% better than other 2010 cars)
    • 0.20% fail on Bonnet
    • 0.088% fail on Condition of glass
      • 0.088% fail on Windscreen
    • 0.088% fail on View to rear
      • 0.066% fail on Mirrors
      • 0.022% fail on Indirect vision devices
    • 0.022% fail on Driver's view
  • 2.4% fail on Steering
    • 1.9% fail on Steering linkage components
      • 1.9% fail on Track rod end
      • 0.022% fail on Ball joint
    • 0.29% fail on Power steering (2 times worse than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.26% fail on Operation (5 times worse than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.022% fail on Other components
    • 0.26% fail on Steering gear
      • 0.26% fail on Steering rack
    • 0.022% fail on Steering play
      • 0.022% fail on Steering rack
  • 2.3% fail on Body, chassis, structure (42% better than other 2010 cars)
    • 1.7% fail on Transmission
      • 1.6% fail on Drive shafts
        • 1.5% fail on Joints
        • 0.022% fail on Flexible couplings
      • 0.18% fail on Prop shafts
        • 0.18% fail on Joints (2 times worse than other 2010 cars)
    • 0.18% fail on Exhaust system (90% better than other 2010 cars)
    • 0.15% fail on Fuel system
      • 0.066% fail on Tank
      • 0.044% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device
      • 0.022% fail on Hose
      • 0.022% fail on Pipe
    • 0.11% fail on Doors
      • 0.088% fail on Other passenger's door
        • 0.088% fail on Door condition
      • 0.022% fail on Driver's door
        • 0.022% fail on Door condition
    • 0.066% fail on Body
      • 0.044% fail on Panel
      • 0.022% fail on Other body component
    • 0.044% fail on Seats
      • 0.044% fail on Driver's seat
    • 0.022% fail on Engine mounting
      • 0.022% fail on Bracket
  • 1.0% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems
    • 0.62% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp
    • 0.40% fail on Seat belts
      • 0.37% fail on Condition
      • 0.022% fail on Requirements
  • 0.97% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks (72% better than other 2010 cars)
    • 0.90% fail on Exhaust emissions (72% better than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.72% fail on Compression ignition (42% better than other 2010 cars)
        • 0.42% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
        • 0.24% fail on On or after 01/07/2008 (61% better than other 2010 cars)
        • 0.066% fail on Emissions not tested
        • 0.022% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Non turbo
      • 0.18% fail on Spark ignition (91% better than other 2010 cars)
        • 0.18% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (82% better than other 2010 cars)
    • 0.066% fail on Fluid leaks
      • 0.022% fail on Engine oil leaks
      • 0.022% fail on Transmission oil leaks
      • 0.022% fail on Other leaks
    • 0.022% fail on Noise suppression
      • 0.022% fail on Undertray
  • 0.29% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 0.29% fail on Registration plates
  • 0.11% fail on Road Wheels (76% better than other 2010 cars)
    • 0.11% fail on Attachment (68% better than other 2010 cars)
  • 0.022% fail on Seat belt installation check
    • 0.022% fail on Belt(s)/padding
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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