Volvo XC60 MOT Results

Registered in 2016
84.1% pass rate
from 14,839 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 2016 cars and highlighted areas where the Volvo XC60 is unusually good or bad.

  • 5.2% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (47% worse than other 2016 cars)
    • 1.3% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 1.3% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 0.040% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
    • 1.2% fail on Registration plate lamp(s) (2 times worse than other 2016 cars)
    • 1.2% fail on Direction indicators (2 times worse than other 2016 cars)
      • 1.2% fail on Flashing type (2 times worse than other 2016 cars)
        • 1.1% fail on Side repeaters (3 times worse than other 2016 cars)
        • 0.074% fail on Individual direction indicators
    • 0.90% fail on Stop lamp (43% worse than other 2016 cars)
    • 0.73% fail on Headlamps
      • 0.40% fail on Headlamp (38% better than other 2016 cars)
      • 0.30% fail on Headlamp cleaning device (4 times worse than other 2016 cars)
      • 0.040% fail on Headlamp levelling device
    • 0.10% fail on Front and rear fog lamps
      • 0.10% fail on Rear fog lamp
        • 0.10% fail on Rear fog lamp
    • 0.040% fail on Reversing lamps
      • 0.040% fail on Reversing lamps
    • 0.034% fail on Electrical equipment
      • 0.034% fail on Trailer electrical socket (3 times worse than other 2016 cars)
    • 0.020% fail on Rear reflectors
    • 0.0067% fail on Position lamps
      • 0.0067% fail on Position lamp
    • 0.0067% fail on Mandatory tell-tales
      • 0.0067% fail on Rear fog lamp tell-tale
  • 4.5% fail on Tyres (14% worse than other 2016 cars)
    • 2.4% fail on Condition
    • 2.3% fail on Tread depth (21% worse than other 2016 cars)
    • 0.027% fail on Size/type
  • 3.7% fail on Brakes (33% worse than other 2016 cars)
    • 3.3% fail on Mechanical brake components (73% worse than other 2016 cars)
      • 3.2% fail on Brake linings and pads (99% worse than other 2016 cars)
        • 3.1% fail on Brake pads (99% worse than other 2016 cars)
        • 0.013% fail on Brake linings
      • 0.36% fail on Brake discs and drums
        • 0.36% fail on Brake discs
        • 0.0067% fail on Brake drums
    • 0.28% fail on Brake performance (62% better than other 2016 cars)
      • 0.081% fail on Service brake performance (80% better than other 2016 cars)
        • 0.067% fail on Rbt (83% better than other 2016 cars)
          • 0.054% fail on Service brake performance (84% better than other 2016 cars)
          • 0.013% fail on Service brake imbalance (83% better than other 2016 cars)
        • 0.0067% fail on Decelerometer
          • 0.0067% fail on Service brake performance
        • 0.0067% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.0067% fail on Service brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
      • 0.081% fail on Brake performance not tested
      • 0.067% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp) (71% better than other 2016 cars)
        • 0.067% fail on Rbt (sp) (70% better than other 2016 cars)
      • 0.054% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
        • 0.040% fail on Rbt (sp)
          • 0.034% fail on Service brake performance
          • 0.0067% fail on Service brake imbalance
        • 0.013% fail on Decelerometer (sp)
      • 0.0067% fail on Parking brake performance
        • 0.0067% fail on Rbt
          • 0.0067% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
    • 0.088% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever
      • 0.088% fail on Pedal (160% worse than other 2016 cars)
    • 0.074% fail on Flexible brake hoses (130% worse than other 2016 cars)
    • 0.034% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC
      • 0.027% fail on Electronic stability control
      • 0.0067% fail on Anti-lock braking system
    • 0.020% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
      • 0.020% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers
    • 0.013% fail on Other components and prescribed areas
      • 0.013% fail on Other components
    • 0.0067% fail on Parking brake control
      • 0.0067% fail on Electronic parking brake
    • 0.0067% fail on Hydraulic systems
      • 0.0067% fail on Brake fluid
  • 2.2% fail on Visibility (45% better than other 2016 cars)
    • 1.5% fail on Wipers (48% better than other 2016 cars)
    • 0.67% fail on Washers (40% better than other 2016 cars)
    • 0.027% fail on Condition of glass
      • 0.027% fail on Windscreen
    • 0.027% fail on View to rear
      • 0.020% fail on Mirrors
      • 0.0067% fail on Indirect vision devices
    • 0.013% fail on Driver's view
    • 0.013% fail on Bonnet
  • 1.1% fail on Suspension (46% better than other 2016 cars)
    • 0.88% fail on Springs (23% better than other 2016 cars)
      • 0.88% fail on Coil springs (23% better than other 2016 cars)
        • 0.88% fail on Coil spring (23% better than other 2016 cars)
    • 0.16% fail on Suspension arms (67% better than other 2016 cars)
      • 0.12% fail on Pins and bushes (50% better than other 2016 cars)
      • 0.020% fail on Ball joint (90% better than other 2016 cars)
      • 0.020% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.013% fail on Suspension arm
    • 0.047% fail on Shock absorbers (66% better than other 2016 cars)
    • 0.034% fail on Anti-roll bars (83% better than other 2016 cars)
      • 0.013% fail on Linkage ball joints (83% better than other 2016 cars)
      • 0.0067% fail on Linkage
      • 0.0067% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.0067% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover
    • 0.013% fail on Wheel bearings (84% better than other 2016 cars)
    • 0.013% fail on Sub-frames
      • 0.0067% fail on Sub-frame
      • 0.0067% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
    • 0.0067% fail on Axles
      • 0.0067% fail on Swivel pins and bushes
    • 0.0067% fail on Suspension rods
      • 0.0067% fail on Pins and bushes
  • 0.64% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks (24% better than other 2016 cars)
    • 0.62% fail on Exhaust emissions (23% better than other 2016 cars)
      • 0.42% fail on Compression ignition
        • 0.36% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (45% worse than other 2016 cars)
        • 0.034% fail on On or after 01/01/2014
        • 0.013% fail on On or after 01/07/2008
        • 0.013% fail on Emissions not tested
      • 0.20% fail on Spark ignition (57% better than other 2016 cars)
        • 0.20% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
    • 0.027% fail on Fluid leaks
      • 0.027% fail on Engine oil leaks
  • 0.31% fail on Steering
    • 0.24% fail on Steering linkage components
      • 0.23% fail on Track rod end
      • 0.013% fail on Ball joint
    • 0.027% fail on Steering gear
      • 0.027% fail on Steering rack
    • 0.013% fail on Power steering
      • 0.013% fail on Operation
    • 0.013% fail on Steering column
    • 0.0067% fail on Steering wheel
    • 0.0067% fail on Steering play
      • 0.0067% fail on Steering rack
  • 0.22% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems
    • 0.15% fail on Seat belts
      • 0.15% fail on Condition
    • 0.081% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp
  • 0.16% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 0.16% fail on Registration plates
  • 0.15% fail on Body, chassis, structure (72% better than other 2016 cars)
    • 0.047% fail on Transmission (78% better than other 2016 cars)
      • 0.047% fail on Drive shafts (76% better than other 2016 cars)
        • 0.047% fail on Joints (76% better than other 2016 cars)
    • 0.034% fail on Doors
      • 0.020% fail on Other passenger's door
        • 0.020% fail on Door condition
      • 0.0067% fail on Driver's door
        • 0.0067% fail on Door condition
      • 0.0067% fail on Front passenger's door
        • 0.0067% fail on Door condition
    • 0.027% fail on Exhaust system (83% better than other 2016 cars)
    • 0.020% fail on Fuel system
      • 0.013% fail on Pipe
      • 0.0067% fail on Tank
    • 0.020% fail on Seats
      • 0.013% fail on Passenger's seat
      • 0.0067% fail on Driver's seat
    • 0.013% fail on Body
      • 0.0067% fail on Panel
      • 0.0067% fail on Other body component
    • 0.0067% fail on Bumpers
  • 0.040% fail on Road Wheels (79% better than other 2016 cars)
    • 0.040% fail on Attachment (71% better than other 2016 cars)
  • 0.0067% fail on Seat belt installation check
    • 0.0067% fail on Anchorages
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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