Volvo XC60 MOT Results

Registered in 2012
72.1% pass rate
from 5,049 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 2012 cars and highlighted areas where the Volvo XC60 is unusually good or bad.

  • 11% fail on Suspension (14% worse than other 2012 cars)
    • 9.1% fail on Springs (110% worse than other 2012 cars)
      • 9.1% fail on Coil springs (110% worse than other 2012 cars)
        • 9.1% fail on Coil spring (110% worse than other 2012 cars)
    • 1.2% fail on Suspension arms (61% better than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.91% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.18% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.079% fail on Ball joint (95% better than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.020% fail on Suspension arm
    • 0.44% fail on Anti-roll bars (72% better than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.20% fail on Linkage ball joints (67% better than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.079% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.079% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover (81% better than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.059% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.020% fail on Linkage pins and bushes
    • 0.14% fail on Wheel bearings (60% better than other 2012 cars)
    • 0.079% fail on Shock absorbers (85% better than other 2012 cars)
    • 0.059% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.040% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.020% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.020% fail on Ball joint
    • 0.040% fail on Axles
      • 0.040% fail on Swivel pins and bushes
    • 0.020% fail on Sub-frames
      • 0.020% fail on Sub-frame
  • 7.2% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (22% better than other 2012 cars)
    • 3.1% fail on Headlamp aim (24% worse than other 2012 cars)
      • 2.7% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 0.36% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
    • 2.3% fail on Headlamps
      • 2.0% fail on Headlamp
      • 0.22% fail on Headlamp cleaning device (2 times worse than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.099% fail on Headlamp levelling device
    • 1.0% fail on Stop lamp (50% better than other 2012 cars)
    • 0.63% fail on Registration plate lamp(s) (54% better than other 2012 cars)
    • 0.53% fail on Direction indicators (68% better than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.53% fail on Flashing type (68% better than other 2012 cars)
        • 0.44% fail on Side repeaters
        • 0.099% fail on Individual direction indicators (90% better than other 2012 cars)
    • 0.38% fail on Front and rear fog lamps
      • 0.38% fail on Rear fog lamp
        • 0.38% fail on Rear fog lamp
    • 0.24% fail on Electrical equipment
      • 0.14% fail on Horn
      • 0.079% fail on Trailer electrical socket (6 times worse than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.020% fail on Electrical wiring
    • 0.059% fail on Rear reflectors
    • 0.020% fail on Position lamps
      • 0.020% fail on Position lamp
    • 0.020% fail on Reversing lamps
      • 0.020% fail on Reversing lamps
  • 4.3% fail on Tyres (23% better than other 2012 cars)
    • 2.5% fail on Tread depth
    • 2.0% fail on Condition (27% better than other 2012 cars)
    • 0.020% fail on Size/type
  • 3.9% fail on Steering (150% worse than other 2012 cars)
    • 3.6% fail on Steering linkage components (170% worse than other 2012 cars)
      • 3.5% fail on Track rod end (180% worse than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.020% fail on Drag link end
      • 0.020% fail on Locking devices
    • 0.22% fail on Steering gear
      • 0.22% fail on Steering rack
    • 0.079% fail on Power steering
      • 0.059% fail on Operation
      • 0.020% fail on Pipes and hoses
    • 0.059% fail on Steering play
      • 0.059% fail on Steering rack
  • 3.8% fail on Visibility
    • 2.4% fail on Wipers
    • 1.3% fail on Washers (38% better than other 2012 cars)
    • 0.079% fail on View to rear
      • 0.079% fail on Mirrors
    • 0.040% fail on Bonnet
    • 0.040% fail on Condition of glass
      • 0.040% fail on Windscreen
    • 0.020% fail on Driver's view
  • 3.7% fail on Brakes (37% better than other 2012 cars)
    • 2.6% fail on Mechanical brake components
      • 2.3% fail on Brake linings and pads
        • 2.3% fail on Brake pads
        • 0.020% fail on Brake linings
      • 0.55% fail on Brake discs and drums (43% better than other 2012 cars)
        • 0.55% fail on Brake discs (43% better than other 2012 cars)
    • 0.51% fail on Brake performance (80% better than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.18% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp) (82% better than other 2012 cars)
        • 0.18% fail on Rbt (sp) (81% better than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.14% fail on Service brake performance (90% better than other 2012 cars)
        • 0.12% fail on Rbt (91% better than other 2012 cars)
          • 0.099% fail on Service brake performance (92% better than other 2012 cars)
          • 0.020% fail on Service brake imbalance
        • 0.020% fail on Decelerometer
          • 0.020% fail on Service brake performance
      • 0.12% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp) (71% better than other 2012 cars)
        • 0.079% fail on Rbt (sp) (80% better than other 2012 cars)
          • 0.059% fail on Service brake imbalance (79% better than other 2012 cars)
          • 0.040% fail on Service brake performance
        • 0.040% fail on Decelerometer (sp)
      • 0.099% fail on Brake performance not tested
      • 0.020% fail on Parking brake performance
        • 0.020% fail on Rbt
          • 0.020% fail on Parking brake performance
    • 0.46% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC
      • 0.46% fail on Anti-lock braking system (97% worse than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.16% fail on Electronic stability control
    • 0.16% fail on Flexible brake hoses
    • 0.14% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever
      • 0.14% fail on Pedal
    • 0.020% fail on Rigid brake pipes
    • 0.020% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
      • 0.020% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers
    • 0.020% fail on Other components and prescribed areas
      • 0.020% fail on Other components
  • 1.0% fail on Body, chassis, structure (59% better than other 2012 cars)
    • 0.75% fail on Transmission
      • 0.75% fail on Drive shafts
        • 0.75% fail on Joints
    • 0.079% fail on Body
      • 0.079% fail on Other body component
    • 0.079% fail on Doors
      • 0.059% fail on Driver's door
        • 0.059% fail on Door condition
      • 0.020% fail on Other passenger's door
        • 0.020% fail on Door condition
    • 0.040% fail on Exhaust system (96% better than other 2012 cars)
    • 0.040% fail on Fuel system
      • 0.020% fail on Pipe
      • 0.020% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device
    • 0.020% fail on Bumpers
    • 0.020% fail on Seats
      • 0.020% fail on Passenger's seat
    • 0.020% fail on Boot lid
      • 0.020% fail on Other boot lid component
  • 0.69% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks (66% better than other 2012 cars)
    • 0.67% fail on Exhaust emissions (65% better than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.57% fail on Compression ignition
        • 0.44% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
        • 0.079% fail on On or after 01/07/2008
        • 0.059% fail on Emissions not tested
      • 0.099% fail on Spark ignition (92% better than other 2012 cars)
        • 0.079% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (88% better than other 2012 cars)
        • 0.020% fail on Emissions not tested
    • 0.020% fail on Fluid leaks
      • 0.020% fail on Engine oil leaks
  • 0.67% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems
    • 0.42% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp
    • 0.26% fail on Seat belts
      • 0.26% fail on Condition
  • 0.44% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 0.44% fail on Registration plates
  • 0.079% fail on Road Wheels (79% better than other 2012 cars)
    • 0.079% fail on Attachment (72% better than other 2012 cars)
Read the Honest John Review

  • Volvo XC60 (2008 - 2017)
    Very comfortable and refined. Makes a good long distance car. Stylish cabin. R Design models look sporty. Low emissions DRIVe versions available.

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