Volvo XC60 MOT Results

Registered in 2014
78.2% pass rate
from 8,902 tests in 2021
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 2014 cars and highlighted areas where the Volvo XC60 is unusually good or bad.

  • 6.1% fail on Suspension (29% worse than other 2014 cars)
    • 5.6% fail on Springs (160% worse than other 2014 cars)
      • 5.6% fail on Coil springs (160% worse than other 2014 cars)
        • 5.6% fail on Coil spring (160% worse than other 2014 cars)
        • 0.022% fail on Mounting
    • 0.27% fail on Suspension arms (83% better than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.18% fail on Pins and bushes (74% better than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.045% fail on Ball joint (94% better than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.045% fail on Ball joint dust cover (74% better than other 2014 cars)
    • 0.12% fail on Anti-roll bars (76% better than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.034% fail on Linkage ball joints (80% better than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.034% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover (77% better than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.011% fail on Anti-roll bar
      • 0.011% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.011% fail on Linkage
      • 0.011% fail on Linkage pins and bushes
      • 0.011% fail on Ball joint
    • 0.11% fail on Wheel bearings
    • 0.045% fail on Shock absorbers (85% better than other 2014 cars)
    • 0.011% fail on Axles
      • 0.011% fail on Swivel pins and bushes
    • 0.011% fail on Macpherson strut
      • 0.011% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
    • 0.011% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.011% fail on Ball joint dust cover
    • 0.011% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas
  • 4.8% fail on Tyres
    • 2.7% fail on Tread depth
    • 2.3% fail on Condition
    • 0.022% fail on Size/type
  • 4.8% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (23% better than other 2014 cars)
    • 1.6% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 1.5% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 0.056% fail on Headlamp aim not tested (66% better than other 2014 cars)
    • 1.1% fail on Direction indicators (110% worse than other 2014 cars)
      • 1.1% fail on Flashing type (110% worse than other 2014 cars)
        • 1.1% fail on Side repeaters (190% worse than other 2014 cars)
        • 0.067% fail on Individual direction indicators
    • 1.0% fail on Stop lamp (27% better than other 2014 cars)
    • 0.82% fail on Headlamps (50% better than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.52% fail on Headlamp (66% better than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.26% fail on Headlamp cleaning device (4 times worse than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.045% fail on Headlamp levelling device
    • 0.39% fail on Registration plate lamp(s) (55% better than other 2014 cars)
    • 0.090% fail on Front and rear fog lamps (65% better than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.090% fail on Rear fog lamp (65% better than other 2014 cars)
        • 0.090% fail on Rear fog lamp (65% better than other 2014 cars)
    • 0.056% fail on Reversing lamps
      • 0.056% fail on Reversing lamps
    • 0.034% fail on Rear reflectors
    • 0.034% fail on Electrical equipment (80% better than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.034% fail on Trailer electrical socket
  • 3.3% fail on Brakes (22% better than other 2014 cars)
    • 2.5% fail on Mechanical brake components
      • 2.3% fail on Brake linings and pads (20% worse than other 2014 cars)
        • 2.3% fail on Brake pads
        • 0.034% fail on Brake linings
      • 0.43% fail on Brake discs and drums (45% better than other 2014 cars)
        • 0.43% fail on Brake discs (45% better than other 2014 cars)
    • 0.42% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC (110% worse than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.37% fail on Anti-lock braking system (180% worse than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.10% fail on Electronic stability control
      • 0.011% fail on Electronic braking system
    • 0.30% fail on Brake performance (80% better than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.10% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp) (81% better than other 2014 cars)
        • 0.090% fail on Rbt (sp) (82% better than other 2014 cars)
        • 0.011% fail on Decelerometer (sp)
      • 0.079% fail on Service brake performance (91% better than other 2014 cars)
        • 0.067% fail on Rbt (92% better than other 2014 cars)
          • 0.045% fail on Service brake performance (94% better than other 2014 cars)
          • 0.022% fail on Service brake imbalance (85% better than other 2014 cars)
        • 0.011% fail on Decelerometer
          • 0.011% fail on Service brake performance
      • 0.079% fail on Brake performance not tested
      • 0.056% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp) (69% better than other 2014 cars)
        • 0.034% fail on Decelerometer (sp) (6 times worse than other 2014 cars)
        • 0.022% fail on Rbt (sp) (87% better than other 2014 cars)
          • 0.011% fail on Service brake performance
          • 0.011% fail on Service brake imbalance
      • 0.011% fail on Parking brake performance
        • 0.011% fail on Rbt
          • 0.011% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
    • 0.16% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever
      • 0.16% fail on Pedal (160% worse than other 2014 cars)
    • 0.11% fail on Flexible brake hoses
    • 0.022% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
      • 0.022% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers
    • 0.011% fail on Rigid brake pipes
  • 2.9% fail on Visibility (27% better than other 2014 cars)
    • 1.9% fail on Wipers
    • 0.93% fail on Washers (44% better than other 2014 cars)
    • 0.034% fail on Bonnet
    • 0.034% fail on View to rear
      • 0.034% fail on Mirrors
    • 0.022% fail on Driver's view
    • 0.011% fail on Condition of glass
      • 0.011% fail on Windscreen
  • 2.1% fail on Steering (160% worse than other 2014 cars)
    • 2.0% fail on Steering linkage components (180% worse than other 2014 cars)
      • 1.9% fail on Track rod end (190% worse than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.022% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.011% fail on Locking devices
    • 0.090% fail on Steering gear
      • 0.067% fail on Steering rack
      • 0.022% fail on Operation (7 times worse than other 2014 cars)
    • 0.011% fail on Power steering
      • 0.011% fail on Operation
  • 1.6% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks
    • 1.5% fail on Exhaust emissions
      • 1.1% fail on Compression ignition (80% worse than other 2014 cars)
        • 1.0% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (2 times worse than other 2014 cars)
        • 0.056% fail on On or after 01/01/2014 (77% better than other 2014 cars)
        • 0.022% fail on Emissions not tested
      • 0.46% fail on Spark ignition (45% better than other 2014 cars)
        • 0.46% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
    • 0.067% fail on Fluid leaks
      • 0.067% fail on Engine oil leaks
    • 0.011% fail on Noise suppression
      • 0.011% fail on Undertray
  • 0.47% fail on Body, chassis, structure (68% better than other 2014 cars)
    • 0.19% fail on Transmission (72% better than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.18% fail on Drive shafts (72% better than other 2014 cars)
        • 0.18% fail on Joints (72% better than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.011% fail on Prop shafts
        • 0.011% fail on Joints
    • 0.17% fail on Doors
      • 0.090% fail on Front passenger's door (2 times worse than other 2014 cars)
        • 0.090% fail on Door condition (2 times worse than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.056% fail on Other passenger's door
        • 0.056% fail on Door condition
      • 0.022% fail on Driver's door
        • 0.022% fail on Door condition
    • 0.034% fail on Body
      • 0.022% fail on Other body component
      • 0.011% fail on Panel
    • 0.022% fail on Exhaust system (95% better than other 2014 cars)
    • 0.022% fail on Fuel system
      • 0.011% fail on Pipe
      • 0.011% fail on System
    • 0.022% fail on Seats
      • 0.022% fail on Driver's seat
    • 0.011% fail on Undertray
  • 0.40% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems
    • 0.30% fail on Seat belts
      • 0.30% fail on Condition
    • 0.10% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp (57% better than other 2014 cars)
  • 0.31% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 0.31% fail on Registration plates
  • 0.056% fail on Road Wheels (79% better than other 2014 cars)
    • 0.056% fail on Attachment (73% better than other 2014 cars)
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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