Volvo S60 MOT Results

Registered in 2011
74.7% pass rate
from 2,078 tests in 2021
(25% better than other 2011 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 2011 cars and highlighted areas where the Volvo S60 is unusually good or bad.

  • 6.2% fail on Brakes
    • 3.4% fail on Mechanical brake components
      • 3.1% fail on Brake linings and pads (49% worse than other 2011 cars)
        • 3.0% fail on Brake pads (47% worse than other 2011 cars)
        • 0.048% fail on Brake linings
      • 0.82% fail on Brake discs and drums
        • 0.82% fail on Brake discs
    • 1.8% fail on Brake performance (44% better than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.91% fail on Service brake performance (43% better than other 2011 cars)
        • 0.91% fail on Rbt
          • 0.67% fail on Service brake performance (50% better than other 2011 cars)
          • 0.34% fail on Service brake imbalance
      • 0.67% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp) (51% better than other 2011 cars)
        • 0.67% fail on Rbt (sp) (48% better than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.34% fail on Parking brake performance
        • 0.34% fail on Rbt
          • 0.34% fail on Parking brake performance
      • 0.19% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
        • 0.19% fail on Rbt (sp)
          • 0.14% fail on Service brake imbalance
          • 0.048% fail on Service brake performance
      • 0.096% fail on Brake performance not tested
    • 1.0% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC (120% worse than other 2011 cars)
      • 1.0% fail on Anti-lock braking system (2 times worse than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.24% fail on Electronic stability control
    • 0.24% fail on Flexible brake hoses
    • 0.19% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever
      • 0.19% fail on Pedal
    • 0.096% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
      • 0.096% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers
    • 0.048% fail on Rigid brake pipes
  • 6.1% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (41% better than other 2011 cars)
    • 2.4% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 2.1% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 0.29% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
    • 2.0% fail on Headlamps
      • 1.5% fail on Headlamp (38% better than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.29% fail on Headlamp levelling device
      • 0.29% fail on Headlamp cleaning device (4 times worse than other 2011 cars)
    • 1.1% fail on Direction indicators
      • 1.1% fail on Flashing type
        • 0.58% fail on Individual direction indicators
        • 0.53% fail on Side repeaters
    • 1.0% fail on Registration plate lamp(s)
    • 0.58% fail on Stop lamp (76% better than other 2011 cars)
    • 0.096% fail on Reversing lamps
      • 0.096% fail on Reversing lamps
    • 0.048% fail on Position lamps
      • 0.048% fail on Position lamp
    • 0.048% fail on Electrical equipment
      • 0.048% fail on Trailer electrical socket
  • 6.0% fail on Tyres
    • 3.2% fail on Condition
    • 2.8% fail on Tread depth
    • 0.24% fail on Size/type
  • 4.6% fail on Suspension (58% better than other 2011 cars)
    • 1.5% fail on Anti-roll bars (38% better than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.82% fail on Linkage ball joints
      • 0.24% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover (69% better than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.19% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.096% fail on Linkage
      • 0.096% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.048% fail on Anti-roll bar
      • 0.048% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.048% fail on Linkage pins and bushes
    • 1.5% fail on Shock absorbers (110% worse than other 2011 cars)
    • 0.82% fail on Suspension arms (78% better than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.34% fail on Ball joint (81% better than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.29% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.24% fail on Pins and bushes (85% better than other 2011 cars)
    • 0.43% fail on Springs (91% better than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.43% fail on Coil springs (91% better than other 2011 cars)
        • 0.43% fail on Coil spring (91% better than other 2011 cars)
    • 0.38% fail on Wheel bearings
    • 0.19% fail on Macpherson strut
      • 0.14% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
      • 0.048% fail on Macpherson strut
    • 0.096% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.048% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
      • 0.048% fail on Ball joint
    • 0.048% fail on Sub-frames
      • 0.048% fail on Pins and bushes
  • 3.8% fail on Visibility
    • 1.8% fail on Washers
    • 1.7% fail on Wipers
    • 0.24% fail on Bonnet
    • 0.24% fail on View to rear
      • 0.24% fail on Mirrors
    • 0.096% fail on Condition of glass
      • 0.096% fail on Windscreen
  • 3.0% fail on Steering (60% worse than other 2011 cars)
    • 2.8% fail on Steering linkage components (84% worse than other 2011 cars)
      • 2.7% fail on Track rod end (91% worse than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.048% fail on Other components
        • 0.048% fail on Steering component
      • 0.048% fail on Locking devices
    • 0.096% fail on Steering gear
      • 0.096% fail on Steering rack
    • 0.048% fail on Power steering
      • 0.048% fail on Operation
  • 1.3% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks (50% better than other 2011 cars)
    • 1.2% fail on Exhaust emissions (49% better than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.87% fail on Compression ignition
        • 0.67% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
        • 0.19% fail on On or after 01/07/2008
        • 0.048% fail on Emissions not tested
      • 0.34% fail on Spark ignition (78% better than other 2011 cars)
        • 0.34% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
        • 0.048% fail on Catalyst emissions
    • 0.048% fail on Fluid leaks
      • 0.048% fail on Engine oil leaks
  • 0.63% fail on Body, chassis, structure (80% better than other 2011 cars)
    • 0.24% fail on Doors
      • 0.14% fail on Front passenger's door
        • 0.14% fail on Door condition
      • 0.14% fail on Other passenger's door
        • 0.14% fail on Door condition
    • 0.19% fail on Transmission (85% better than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.19% fail on Drive shafts (84% better than other 2011 cars)
        • 0.19% fail on Joints (84% better than other 2011 cars)
    • 0.096% fail on Fuel system
      • 0.048% fail on Tank
      • 0.048% fail on Pipe
    • 0.048% fail on Exhaust system
    • 0.048% fail on Undertray
  • 0.58% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems
    • 0.53% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp
    • 0.048% fail on Seat belts
      • 0.048% fail on Condition
  • 0.38% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 0.38% fail on Registration plates
  • 0.19% fail on Road Wheels
    • 0.096% fail on Condition
    • 0.096% 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.

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