Volvo V60 MOT Results

Registered in 2013
76.4% pass rate
from 3,639 tests in 2021
(14% better than other 2013 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 2013 cars and highlighted areas where the Volvo V60 is unusually good or bad.

  • 7.6% fail on Tyres (48% worse than other 2013 cars)
    • 4.8% fail on Condition (90% worse than other 2013 cars)
    • 3.1% fail on Tread depth
    • 0.19% fail on Size/type
  • 4.8% fail on Brakes
    • 3.5% fail on Mechanical brake components (34% worse than other 2013 cars)
      • 3.2% fail on Brake linings and pads (61% worse than other 2013 cars)
        • 3.2% fail on Brake pads (62% worse than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.60% fail on Brake discs and drums
        • 0.60% fail on Brake discs
    • 1.2% fail on Brake performance (42% better than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.82% fail on Service brake performance
        • 0.80% fail on Rbt
          • 0.66% fail on Service brake performance
          • 0.14% fail on Service brake imbalance
        • 0.027% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.027% fail on Service brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
      • 0.19% fail on Brake performance not tested
      • 0.11% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp) (85% better than other 2013 cars)
        • 0.11% fail on Rbt (sp) (84% better than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.055% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp) (82% better than other 2013 cars)
        • 0.055% fail on Rbt (sp) (81% better than other 2013 cars)
          • 0.055% fail on Service brake imbalance
      • 0.027% fail on Parking brake performance
        • 0.027% fail on Rbt
          • 0.027% fail on Parking brake performance
    • 0.30% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC
      • 0.27% fail on Anti-lock braking system
      • 0.16% fail on Electronic stability control
    • 0.22% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever
      • 0.22% fail on Pedal (2 times worse than other 2013 cars)
    • 0.055% fail on Flexible brake hoses
    • 0.027% fail on Hydraulic systems
      • 0.027% fail on Brake fluid
    • 0.027% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
      • 0.027% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers
  • 4.3% fail on Steering (2 times worse than other 2013 cars)
    • 4.1% fail on Steering linkage components (2 times worse than other 2013 cars)
      • 4.0% fail on Track rod end (2 times worse than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.055% fail on Ball joint
    • 0.27% fail on Steering gear (2 times worse than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.27% fail on Steering rack (2 times worse than other 2013 cars)
  • 3.7% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (53% better than other 2013 cars)
    • 1.6% fail on Headlamp aim (30% better than other 2013 cars)
      • 1.5% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 0.11% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
    • 1.5% fail on Headlamps (30% better than other 2013 cars)
      • 1.2% fail on Headlamp (38% better than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.27% fail on Headlamp cleaning device (4 times worse than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.027% fail on Headlamp levelling device
    • 0.55% fail on Direction indicators
      • 0.55% fail on Flashing type
        • 0.41% fail on Side repeaters
        • 0.14% fail on Individual direction indicators
    • 0.30% fail on Registration plate lamp(s) (73% better than other 2013 cars)
    • 0.055% fail on Stop lamp (97% better than other 2013 cars)
    • 0.055% fail on Electrical equipment
      • 0.055% fail on Trailer electrical socket (6 times worse than other 2013 cars)
    • 0.027% fail on Hazard warning
      • 0.027% fail on Switch
    • 0.027% fail on Reversing lamps
      • 0.027% fail on Reversing lamps
  • 3.0% fail on Visibility (28% better than other 2013 cars)
    • 1.7% fail on Wipers
    • 1.3% fail on Washers (34% better than other 2013 cars)
    • 0.055% fail on Condition of glass
      • 0.055% fail on Windscreen
    • 0.027% fail on View to rear
      • 0.027% fail on Mirrors
  • 2.5% fail on Suspension (66% better than other 2013 cars)
    • 0.85% fail on Suspension arms (66% better than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.63% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.11% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.082% fail on Ball joint (94% better than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.027% fail on Suspension arm
    • 0.63% fail on Shock absorbers
    • 0.33% fail on Anti-roll bars (60% better than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.19% fail on Linkage ball joints
      • 0.055% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.055% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover
      • 0.027% fail on Linkage pins and bushes
    • 0.30% fail on Springs (92% better than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.30% fail on Coil springs (92% better than other 2013 cars)
        • 0.30% fail on Coil spring (92% better than other 2013 cars)
    • 0.14% fail on Wheel bearings
    • 0.14% fail on Macpherson strut
      • 0.082% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
      • 0.055% fail on Pins and bushes
    • 0.055% fail on Sub-frames
      • 0.055% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.027% fail on Sub-frame
    • 0.055% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.055% fail on Pins and bushes
    • 0.027% fail on Axles
      • 0.027% fail on Swivel pins and bushes
  • 1.3% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks
    • 1.3% fail on Exhaust emissions
      • 1.1% fail on Compression ignition (77% worse than other 2013 cars)
        • 0.55% fail on On or after 01/07/2008 (140% worse than other 2013 cars)
        • 0.49% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
        • 0.027% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Turbo
        • 0.027% fail on Emissions not tested
      • 0.16% fail on Spark ignition (84% better than other 2013 cars)
        • 0.16% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (71% better than other 2013 cars)
  • 0.47% fail on Body, chassis, structure (75% better than other 2013 cars)
    • 0.22% fail on Transmission (73% better than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.19% fail on Drive shafts (76% better than other 2013 cars)
        • 0.19% fail on Joints (75% better than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.027% fail on Prop shafts
        • 0.027% fail on Joints
    • 0.16% fail on Doors
      • 0.11% fail on Driver's door (3 times worse than other 2013 cars)
        • 0.11% fail on Door condition (3 times worse than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.055% fail on Other passenger's door
        • 0.055% fail on Door condition
    • 0.055% fail on Exhaust system (92% better than other 2013 cars)
    • 0.027% fail on Body
      • 0.027% fail on Other body component
  • 0.36% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems
    • 0.19% fail on Seat belts
      • 0.19% fail on Condition
    • 0.16% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp
  • 0.36% fail on Road Wheels
    • 0.19% fail on Attachment
    • 0.16% fail on Condition
  • 0.30% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 0.30% fail on Registration plates
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