Volvo S60 MOT Results

Registered in 2010

76.2% pass rate

from 831 tests in 2020

(30% better than other 2010 cars)

Pass rate by mileage

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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 S60 is unusually good or bad.

7.0% fail on Tyres
- 4.0% fail on Condition
- 3.2% fail on Tread depth
- 0.12% fail on Size/type
5.5% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (57% better than other 2010 cars)
- 2.2% fail on Headlamp aim
  - 2.2% fail on Headlamp aim
- 1.1% fail on Headlamps (63% better than other 2010 cars)
  - 0.96% fail on Headlamp (65% better than other 2010 cars)
  - 0.12% fail on Headlamp levelling device
- 0.96% fail on Direction indicators
  - 0.96% fail on Flashing type
    - 0.72% fail on Side repeaters
    - 0.24% fail on Individual direction indicators (79% better than other 2010 cars)
- 0.96% fail on Registration plate lamp(s)
- 0.36% fail on Stop lamp (88% better than other 2010 cars)
- 0.12% fail on Position lamps
  - 0.12% fail on Position lamp
- 0.12% fail on Electrical equipment
  - 0.12% fail on Horn
5.4% fail on Brakes
- 4.2% fail on Mechanical brake components
  - 3.9% fail on Brake linings and pads
    - 3.9% fail on Brake pads
  - 0.96% fail on Brake discs and drums
    - 0.96% fail on Brake discs
- 0.84% fail on Brake performance (74% better than other 2010 cars)
  - 0.36% fail on Service brake performance (78% better than other 2010 cars)
    - 0.36% fail on Rbt (78% better than other 2010 cars)
      - 0.36% fail on Service brake performance (74% better than other 2010 cars)
  - 0.36% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp) (73% better than other 2010 cars)
    - 0.36% fail on Rbt (sp)
  - 0.24% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
    - 0.24% fail on Rbt (sp)
      - 0.24% fail on Service brake imbalance
      - 0.12% fail on Service brake performance
  - 0.12% fail on Brake performance not tested
- 0.48% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC
  - 0.48% fail on Anti-lock braking system
  - 0.24% fail on Electronic stability control
- 0.12% fail on Flexible brake hoses
- 0.12% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
  - 0.12% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers
4.2% fail on Visibility
- 2.5% fail on Wipers
- 1.4% fail on Washers
- 0.36% fail on Bonnet
- 0.12% fail on View to rear
  - 0.12% fail on Mirrors
3.4% fail on Suspension (69% better than other 2010 cars)
- 1.2% fail on Shock absorbers
- 0.84% fail on Suspension arms (74% better than other 2010 cars)
  - 0.60% fail on Pins and bushes
  - 0.24% fail on Ball joint (86% better than other 2010 cars)
- 0.72% fail on Anti-roll bars (75% better than other 2010 cars)
  - 0.60% fail on Linkage ball joints
  - 0.24% fail on Ball joint dust cover
- 0.48% fail on Springs (87% better than other 2010 cars)
  - 0.48% fail on Coil springs (87% better than other 2010 cars)
    - 0.48% fail on Coil spring (87% better than other 2010 cars)
- 0.36% fail on Wheel bearings
3.1% fail on Steering (72% worse than other 2010 cars)
- 2.8% fail on Steering linkage components (82% worse than other 2010 cars)
  - 2.8% fail on Track rod end (95% worse than other 2010 cars)
- 0.24% fail on Steering gear
  - 0.24% fail on Steering rack
- 0.12% fail on Steering column
0.72% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems
- 0.72% fail on Seat belts
  - 0.72% fail on Condition
0.72% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks (75% better than other 2010 cars)
- 0.72% fail on Exhaust emissions (73% better than other 2010 cars)
  - 0.48% fail on Compression ignition
    - 0.24% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
    - 0.12% fail on On or after 01/07/2008
    - 0.12% fail on Emissions not tested
  - 0.24% fail on Spark ignition (84% better than other 2010 cars)
    - 0.24% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
0.36% fail on Body, chassis, structure (89% better than other 2010 cars)
- 0.24% fail on Transmission (80% better than other 2010 cars)
  - 0.24% fail on Drive shafts (79% better than other 2010 cars)
    - 0.24% fail on Joints (79% better than other 2010 cars)
- 0.12% fail on Exhaust system
0.24% fail on Road Wheels
- 0.24% fail on Attachment

Read the Honest John Review

Volvo S60 (2010 - 2018)
Good to drive. Packed with safety kit including ‘City Safety’ as standard. Geartronic start/stop. New 2.0 Volvo D4 diesel from 2014 under 100g/km CO2.