MOT Results

Honest John Good Garage Guide MOT Results » Volvo » S60 » 2012

Volvo S60 MOT Results

Registered in 2012
72.4% pass rate
from 1,967 tests in 2021
(10% better than other 2012 cars)
Pass rate by mileage
More MoT Results
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 2012 cars and highlighted areas where the Volvo S60 is unusually good or bad.

  • 6.8% fail on Tyres
    • 4.1% fail on Condition (52% worse than other 2012 cars)
    • 3.3% fail on Tread depth
    • 0.15% fail on Size/type
  • 6.3% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (32% better than other 2012 cars)
    • 2.4% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 2.3% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 0.15% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
    • 1.9% fail on Headlamps
      • 1.7% fail on Headlamp
      • 0.15% fail on Headlamp levelling device
      • 0.051% fail on Headlamp cleaning device
    • 1.1% fail on Direction indicators
      • 1.1% fail on Flashing type
        • 0.81% fail on Side repeaters
        • 0.25% fail on Individual direction indicators (73% better than other 2012 cars)
    • 0.71% fail on Registration plate lamp(s) (48% better than other 2012 cars)
    • 0.41% fail on Stop lamp (80% better than other 2012 cars)
    • 0.051% fail on Front and rear fog lamps
      • 0.051% fail on Rear fog lamp
        • 0.051% fail on Rear fog lamp
    • 0.051% fail on Electrical equipment
      • 0.051% fail on Horn
  • 6.0% fail on Suspension (36% better than other 2012 cars)
    • 2.6% fail on Suspension arms
      • 1.6% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.56% fail on Pins and bushes (56% better than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.51% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.051% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
    • 1.8% fail on Shock absorbers (2 times worse than other 2012 cars)
    • 0.81% fail on Anti-roll bars (48% better than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.41% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover
      • 0.15% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.15% fail on Linkage ball joints (75% better than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.051% fail on Linkage
      • 0.051% fail on Ball joint dust cover
    • 0.56% fail on Springs (87% better than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.56% fail on Coil springs (87% better than other 2012 cars)
        • 0.56% fail on Coil spring (87% better than other 2012 cars)
    • 0.36% fail on Wheel bearings
    • 0.10% fail on Axles
      • 0.10% fail on Swivel pins and bushes
    • 0.051% fail on Macpherson strut
      • 0.051% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
    • 0.051% fail on Sub-frames
      • 0.051% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
    • 0.051% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.051% fail on Ball joint
  • 5.8% fail on Brakes
    • 4.1% fail on Mechanical brake components (47% worse than other 2012 cars)
      • 3.6% fail on Brake linings and pads (74% worse than other 2012 cars)
        • 3.6% fail on Brake pads (73% worse than other 2012 cars)
        • 0.051% fail on Brake linings
      • 0.76% fail on Brake discs and drums
        • 0.76% fail on Brake discs
    • 1.3% fail on Brake performance (50% better than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.76% fail on Service brake performance
        • 0.76% fail on Rbt
          • 0.51% fail on Service brake performance (57% better than other 2012 cars)
          • 0.25% fail on Service brake imbalance
      • 0.51% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp)
        • 0.51% fail on Rbt (sp)
      • 0.10% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
        • 0.10% fail on Rbt (sp)
          • 0.10% fail on Service brake imbalance
          • 0.051% fail on Service brake performance
      • 0.10% fail on Parking brake performance
        • 0.10% fail on Rbt
          • 0.051% fail on Parking brake performance
          • 0.051% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
    • 0.51% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC
      • 0.41% fail on Anti-lock braking system
      • 0.15% fail on Electronic stability control
    • 0.10% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever
      • 0.10% fail on Pedal
    • 0.10% fail on Flexible brake hoses
    • 0.051% fail on Parking brake control
      • 0.051% fail on Electronic parking brake
    • 0.051% fail on Rigid brake pipes
    • 0.051% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
      • 0.051% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers
  • 5.1% fail on Steering (2 times worse than other 2012 cars)
    • 4.8% fail on Steering linkage components (2 times worse than other 2012 cars)
      • 4.8% fail on Track rod end (2 times worse than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.051% fail on Drag link end
    • 0.31% fail on Steering gear
      • 0.31% fail on Steering rack
    • 0.051% fail on Power steering
      • 0.051% fail on Other components
    • 0.051% fail on Steering play
      • 0.051% fail on Steering rack
  • 3.5% fail on Visibility
    • 2.0% fail on Washers
    • 1.5% fail on Wipers
    • 0.10% fail on Bonnet
    • 0.10% fail on View to rear
      • 0.10% fail on Mirrors
    • 0.051% fail on Condition of glass
      • 0.051% fail on Windscreen
  • 1.6% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks
    • 1.6% fail on Exhaust emissions
      • 1.3% fail on Compression ignition (88% worse than other 2012 cars)
        • 0.66% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
        • 0.56% fail on On or after 01/07/2008 (150% worse than other 2012 cars)
        • 0.10% fail on On or after 01/01/2014 (12 times worse than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.31% fail on Spark ignition (76% better than other 2012 cars)
        • 0.31% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
  • 0.92% fail on Body, chassis, structure (64% better than other 2012 cars)
    • 0.46% fail on Transmission (57% better than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.46% fail on Drive shafts (56% better than other 2012 cars)
        • 0.46% fail on Joints (55% better than other 2012 cars)
    • 0.15% fail on Exhaust system (85% better than other 2012 cars)
    • 0.15% fail on Doors
      • 0.10% fail on Front passenger's door
        • 0.10% fail on Door condition
      • 0.051% fail on Driver's door
        • 0.051% fail on Door condition
    • 0.10% fail on Fuel system
      • 0.051% fail on Pipe
      • 0.051% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device
    • 0.051% fail on Bumpers
    • 0.051% fail on Body
      • 0.051% fail on Other body component
  • 0.61% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems
    • 0.51% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp
    • 0.15% fail on Seat belts
      • 0.15% fail on Condition
  • 0.41% fail on Road Wheels
    • 0.36% fail on Attachment
    • 0.051% fail on Condition
  • 0.25% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 0.25% fail on Registration plates
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.

    Search Good Garages