Volvo S60 MOT Results

Registered in 2014
79.1% pass rate
from 1,547 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 S60 is unusually good or bad.

  • 6.3% fail on Tyres (33% worse than other 2014 cars)
    • 3.5% fail on Condition (48% worse than other 2014 cars)
    • 3.2% fail on Tread depth
    • 0.26% fail on Size/type
  • 4.8% fail on Brakes
    • 3.6% fail on Mechanical brake components (43% worse than other 2014 cars)
      • 3.4% fail on Brake linings and pads (74% worse than other 2014 cars)
        • 3.4% fail on Brake pads (75% worse than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.39% fail on Brake discs and drums
        • 0.39% fail on Brake discs
    • 0.84% fail on Brake performance
      • 0.39% fail on Service brake performance
        • 0.39% fail on Rbt
          • 0.32% fail on Service brake performance
          • 0.13% fail on Service brake imbalance
      • 0.39% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp)
        • 0.39% fail on Rbt (sp)
      • 0.13% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
        • 0.13% fail on Rbt (sp)
          • 0.13% fail on Service brake imbalance
      • 0.13% fail on Parking brake performance
        • 0.13% fail on Rbt
          • 0.13% fail on Parking brake performance
    • 0.32% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC
      • 0.26% fail on Anti-lock braking system
      • 0.13% fail on Electronic stability control
    • 0.19% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever
      • 0.19% fail on Pedal
    • 0.13% fail on Parking brake control
      • 0.13% fail on Electronic parking brake (5 times worse than other 2014 cars)
    • 0.065% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
      • 0.065% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers
  • 4.3% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (30% better than other 2014 cars)
    • 2.7% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 2.4% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 0.32% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
    • 0.84% fail on Headlamps
      • 0.71% fail on Headlamp (54% better than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.13% fail on Headlamp levelling device
    • 0.71% fail on Registration plate lamp(s)
    • 0.58% fail on Direction indicators
      • 0.58% fail on Flashing type
        • 0.39% fail on Side repeaters
        • 0.13% fail on Individual direction indicators
        • 0.065% fail on All direction indicators
    • 0.19% fail on Stop lamp (86% better than other 2014 cars)
  • 3.7% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks (150% worse than other 2014 cars)
    • 3.6% fail on Exhaust emissions (160% worse than other 2014 cars)
      • 2.7% fail on Compression ignition (3 times worse than other 2014 cars)
        • 1.6% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (4 times worse than other 2014 cars)
        • 0.84% fail on On or after 01/01/2014 (2 times worse than other 2014 cars)
        • 0.13% fail on On or after 01/07/2008
        • 0.065% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Turbo
        • 0.065% fail on Emissions not tested
      • 0.90% fail on Spark ignition
        • 0.90% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
    • 0.065% fail on Fluid leaks
      • 0.065% fail on Engine oil leaks
  • 3.0% fail on Visibility
    • 1.7% fail on Wipers
    • 1.1% fail on Washers
    • 0.065% fail on Bonnet
    • 0.065% fail on Condition of glass
      • 0.065% fail on Windscreen
    • 0.065% fail on View to rear
      • 0.065% fail on Mirrors
  • 2.1% fail on Steering (160% worse than other 2014 cars)
    • 1.7% fail on Steering linkage components (140% worse than other 2014 cars)
      • 1.7% fail on Track rod end (160% worse than other 2014 cars)
    • 0.32% fail on Steering gear (4 times worse than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.32% fail on Steering rack (4 times worse than other 2014 cars)
    • 0.065% fail on Steering coupling
      • 0.065% fail on Universal joint
  • 0.97% fail on Suspension (79% better than other 2014 cars)
    • 0.32% fail on Suspension arms (79% better than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.32% fail on Pins and bushes
    • 0.26% fail on Springs (88% better than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.26% fail on Coil springs (88% better than other 2014 cars)
        • 0.26% fail on Coil spring (88% better than other 2014 cars)
    • 0.26% fail on Shock absorbers
    • 0.065% fail on Macpherson strut
      • 0.065% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
    • 0.065% fail on Anti-roll bars
      • 0.065% fail on Ball joint
  • 0.65% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems
    • 0.45% fail on Seat belts
      • 0.45% fail on Condition
    • 0.19% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp
  • 0.52% fail on Body, chassis, structure (65% better than other 2014 cars)
    • 0.26% fail on Doors
      • 0.19% fail on Driver's door (7 times worse than other 2014 cars)
        • 0.19% fail on Door condition (8 times worse than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.065% fail on Front passenger's door
        • 0.065% fail on Door condition
    • 0.13% fail on Exhaust system
    • 0.065% fail on Fuel system
      • 0.065% fail on Hose
    • 0.065% fail on Transmission
      • 0.065% fail on Drive shafts
        • 0.065% fail on Joints
  • 0.39% fail on Road Wheels
    • 0.26% fail on Attachment
    • 0.13% fail on Condition
  • 0.13% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 0.13% 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.

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