Volvo XC60 MOT Results

Registered in 2013
75.8% pass rate
from 5,282 tests in 2021
(7.2% 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 XC60 is unusually good or bad.

  • 9.2% fail on Suspension (25% worse than other 2013 cars)
    • 8.3% fail on Springs (130% worse than other 2013 cars)
      • 8.3% fail on Coil springs (130% worse than other 2013 cars)
        • 8.3% fail on Coil spring (130% worse than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.019% fail on Spring mounting prescribed areas
    • 0.78% fail on Suspension arms (69% better than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.59% fail on Pins and bushes (37% better than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.15% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.038% fail on Ball joint (97% better than other 2013 cars)
    • 0.19% fail on Anti-roll bars (77% better than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.057% fail on Linkage pins and bushes
      • 0.057% fail on Linkage ball joints (80% better than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.057% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.019% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover
    • 0.095% fail on Wheel bearings
    • 0.038% fail on Suspension rods
      • 0.019% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.019% fail on Ball joint dust cover
    • 0.019% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.019% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
  • 5.5% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (30% better than other 2013 cars)
    • 2.1% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 2.0% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 0.17% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
    • 1.3% fail on Headlamps (39% better than other 2013 cars)
      • 1.0% fail on Headlamp (49% better than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.21% fail on Headlamp cleaning device (2 times worse than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.038% fail on Headlamp levelling device
      • 0.019% fail on Dipswitch
    • 1.1% fail on Stop lamp (43% better than other 2013 cars)
    • 0.87% fail on Direction indicators
      • 0.87% fail on Flashing type
        • 0.74% fail on Side repeaters (59% worse than other 2013 cars)
        • 0.11% fail on Individual direction indicators (70% better than other 2013 cars)
        • 0.019% fail on All direction indicators
    • 0.44% fail on Registration plate lamp(s) (61% better than other 2013 cars)
    • 0.21% fail on Front and rear fog lamps
      • 0.21% fail on Rear fog lamp
        • 0.21% fail on Rear fog lamp
    • 0.057% fail on Electrical equipment
      • 0.038% fail on Trailer electrical socket
      • 0.019% fail on Horn
    • 0.038% fail on Position lamps
      • 0.019% fail on Position lamp
      • 0.019% fail on Switch
    • 0.019% fail on Hazard warning
      • 0.019% fail on Switch
  • 4.3% fail on Tyres (16% better than other 2013 cars)
    • 2.4% fail on Tread depth
    • 2.1% fail on Condition
    • 0.038% fail on Size/type
  • 3.8% fail on Brakes (25% better than other 2013 cars)
    • 2.5% fail on Mechanical brake components
      • 2.2% fail on Brake linings and pads
        • 2.2% fail on Brake pads
        • 0.019% fail on Brake linings
      • 0.45% fail on Brake discs and drums (48% better than other 2013 cars)
        • 0.45% fail on Brake discs (48% better than other 2013 cars)
    • 0.98% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC (2 times worse than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.95% fail on Anti-lock braking system (3 times worse than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.21% fail on Electronic stability control
      • 0.019% fail on Electronic braking system
    • 0.38% fail on Brake performance (82% better than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.11% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp) (84% better than other 2013 cars)
        • 0.11% fail on Rbt (sp) (84% better than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.095% fail on Service brake performance (92% better than other 2013 cars)
        • 0.095% fail on Rbt (92% better than other 2013 cars)
          • 0.095% fail on Service brake performance (90% better than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.076% fail on Brake performance not tested
      • 0.076% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp) (75% better than other 2013 cars)
        • 0.038% fail on Rbt (sp) (87% better than other 2013 cars)
          • 0.038% fail on Service brake imbalance (83% better than other 2013 cars)
        • 0.038% fail on Decelerometer (sp)
      • 0.038% fail on Parking brake performance (89% better than other 2013 cars)
        • 0.038% fail on Rbt (89% better than other 2013 cars)
          • 0.019% fail on Parking brake performance
          • 0.019% fail on Parking brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
    • 0.11% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever
      • 0.11% fail on Pedal
    • 0.057% fail on Flexible brake hoses
    • 0.019% fail on Rigid brake pipes
  • 3.5% fail on Steering (170% worse than other 2013 cars)
    • 3.3% fail on Steering linkage components (190% worse than other 2013 cars)
      • 3.3% fail on Track rod end (2 times worse than other 2013 cars)
    • 0.13% fail on Steering gear
      • 0.13% fail on Steering rack
    • 0.019% fail on Power steering
      • 0.019% fail on Operation
    • 0.019% fail on Steering play
      • 0.019% fail on Steering rack
  • 3.2% fail on Visibility (24% better than other 2013 cars)
    • 2.2% fail on Wipers
    • 0.95% fail on Washers (52% better than other 2013 cars)
    • 0.057% fail on Bonnet
    • 0.038% fail on View to rear
      • 0.038% fail on Mirrors
    • 0.019% fail on Driver's view
    • 0.019% fail on Condition of glass
      • 0.019% fail on Windscreen
  • 0.64% fail on Body, chassis, structure (66% better than other 2013 cars)
    • 0.45% fail on Transmission (45% better than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.44% fail on Drive shafts (45% better than other 2013 cars)
        • 0.38% fail on Joints (51% better than other 2013 cars)
        • 0.038% fail on Flexible couplings (18 times worse than other 2013 cars)
        • 0.019% fail on Drive shaft
      • 0.019% fail on Prop shafts
        • 0.019% fail on Joints
    • 0.076% fail on Body
      • 0.057% fail on Other body component
      • 0.019% fail on Body condition
    • 0.057% fail on Fuel system
      • 0.019% fail on Pipe
      • 0.019% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device
      • 0.019% fail on System
    • 0.038% fail on Bumpers
    • 0.019% fail on Doors
      • 0.019% fail on Driver's door
        • 0.019% fail on Door condition
  • 0.49% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks (71% better than other 2013 cars)
    • 0.44% fail on Exhaust emissions (73% better than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.30% fail on Compression ignition (51% better than other 2013 cars)
        • 0.27% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
        • 0.038% fail on On or after 01/07/2008 (84% better than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.13% fail on Spark ignition (87% better than other 2013 cars)
        • 0.11% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (80% better than other 2013 cars)
        • 0.019% fail on Emissions not tested
    • 0.057% fail on Fluid leaks
      • 0.038% fail on Engine oil leaks
      • 0.019% fail on Other leaks
    • 0.019% fail on Noise suppression
      • 0.019% fail on Sound deadening material
  • 0.27% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems (51% better than other 2013 cars)
    • 0.23% fail on Seat belts
      • 0.23% fail on Condition
    • 0.038% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp (88% better than other 2013 cars)
  • 0.17% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 0.17% fail on Registration plates
  • 0.076% fail on Road Wheels (76% better than other 2013 cars)
    • 0.057% fail on Attachment (77% better than other 2013 cars)
    • 0.019% fail on Condition
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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