Volvo S60 MOT Results

Registered in 2015
81.6% pass rate
from 1,337 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 2015 cars and highlighted areas where the Volvo S60 is unusually good or bad.

  • 5.4% fail on Tyres
    • 3.1% fail on Condition
    • 2.7% fail on Tread depth
    • 0.15% fail on Size/type
  • 4.5% fail on Brakes
    • 3.4% fail on Mechanical brake components (54% worse than other 2015 cars)
      • 2.9% fail on Brake linings and pads (62% worse than other 2015 cars)
        • 2.9% fail on Brake pads (63% worse than other 2015 cars)
      • 0.60% fail on Brake discs and drums
        • 0.60% fail on Brake discs
    • 0.75% fail on Brake performance
      • 0.45% fail on Service brake performance
        • 0.45% fail on Rbt
          • 0.30% fail on Service brake performance
          • 0.15% fail on Service brake imbalance
      • 0.22% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp)
        • 0.22% fail on Rbt (sp)
      • 0.15% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
        • 0.15% fail on Rbt (sp)
          • 0.15% fail on Service brake imbalance
      • 0.075% fail on Parking brake performance
        • 0.075% fail on Rbt
          • 0.075% fail on Parking brake performance
    • 0.15% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever
      • 0.15% fail on Pedal
    • 0.075% fail on Hydraulic systems
      • 0.075% fail on Brake fluid
    • 0.075% fail on Flexible brake hoses
    • 0.075% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC
      • 0.075% fail on Anti-lock braking system
  • 4.0% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment
    • 1.5% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 1.3% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 0.15% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
    • 0.97% fail on Headlamps
      • 0.90% fail on Headlamp
      • 0.075% fail on Headlamp levelling device
    • 0.90% fail on Registration plate lamp(s)
    • 0.75% fail on Direction indicators
      • 0.75% fail on Flashing type
        • 0.52% fail on Individual direction indicators (3 times worse than other 2015 cars)
        • 0.15% fail on All direction indicators (16 times worse than other 2015 cars)
        • 0.075% fail on Side repeaters
    • 0.52% fail on Stop lamp
    • 0.075% fail on Position lamps
      • 0.075% fail on Position lamp
  • 2.5% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks (120% worse than other 2015 cars)
    • 2.5% fail on Exhaust emissions (130% worse than other 2015 cars)
      • 1.9% fail on Compression ignition (3 times worse than other 2015 cars)
        • 1.5% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (4 times worse than other 2015 cars)
        • 0.30% fail on On or after 01/01/2014
        • 0.075% fail on On or after 01/07/2008
      • 0.67% fail on Spark ignition
        • 0.52% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
        • 0.15% fail on Catalyst emissions
  • 1.8% fail on Visibility (54% better than other 2015 cars)
    • 1.0% fail on Wipers (59% better than other 2015 cars)
    • 0.82% fail on Washers
    • 0.075% fail on Condition of glass
      • 0.075% fail on Windscreen
  • 1.3% fail on Body, chassis, structure
    • 0.82% fail on Transmission
      • 0.82% fail on Drive shafts (130% worse than other 2015 cars)
        • 0.82% fail on Joints (130% worse than other 2015 cars)
    • 0.22% fail on Exhaust system
    • 0.15% fail on Fuel system
      • 0.075% fail on Hose
      • 0.075% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device
    • 0.075% fail on Body
      • 0.075% fail on Panel
    • 0.075% fail on Seats
      • 0.075% fail on Driver's seat
      • 0.075% fail on Passenger's seat
  • 0.97% fail on Suspension (70% better than other 2015 cars)
    • 0.37% fail on Shock absorbers
    • 0.37% fail on Suspension arms
      • 0.15% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.15% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.075% fail on Ball joint dust cover
    • 0.15% fail on Anti-roll bars
      • 0.075% fail on Linkage ball joints
      • 0.075% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover
    • 0.075% fail on Wheel bearings
  • 0.37% fail on Steering
    • 0.37% fail on Steering linkage components
      • 0.37% fail on Track rod end
  • 0.37% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems
    • 0.22% fail on Seat belts
      • 0.22% fail on Condition
    • 0.15% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp
  • 0.37% fail on Road Wheels
    • 0.30% fail on Condition (4 times worse than other 2015 cars)
    • 0.075% fail on Attachment
  • 0.15% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 0.15% fail on Registration plates
  • 0.075% fail on Seat belt installation check
    • 0.075% fail on Anchorages
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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