Volvo XC60 MOT Results

Registered in 2015
82.7% pass rate
from 12,773 tests in 2021
(6.5% better than other 2015 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 2015 cars and highlighted areas where the Volvo XC60 is unusually good or bad.

  • 4.7% fail on Tyres
    • 2.5% fail on Condition
    • 2.5% fail on Tread depth
    • 0.0078% fail on Size/type
  • 4.6% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment
    • 1.3% fail on Direction indicators (2 times worse than other 2015 cars)
      • 1.3% fail on Flashing type (2 times worse than other 2015 cars)
        • 1.2% fail on Side repeaters (3 times worse than other 2015 cars)
        • 0.070% fail on Individual direction indicators
        • 0.016% fail on All direction indicators
    • 1.2% fail on Headlamp aim (25% better than other 2015 cars)
      • 1.2% fail on Headlamp aim (24% better than other 2015 cars)
      • 0.063% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
    • 0.89% fail on Stop lamp
    • 0.70% fail on Headlamps (33% better than other 2015 cars)
      • 0.48% fail on Headlamp (50% better than other 2015 cars)
      • 0.21% fail on Headlamp cleaning device (3 times worse than other 2015 cars)
      • 0.016% fail on Headlamp levelling device
    • 0.59% fail on Registration plate lamp(s)
    • 0.086% fail on Reversing lamps
      • 0.086% fail on Reversing lamps
    • 0.070% fail on Front and rear fog lamps (71% better than other 2015 cars)
      • 0.070% fail on Rear fog lamp (71% better than other 2015 cars)
        • 0.070% fail on Rear fog lamp (71% better than other 2015 cars)
    • 0.047% fail on Electrical equipment
      • 0.047% fail on Trailer electrical socket (4 times worse than other 2015 cars)
    • 0.039% fail on Rear reflectors
    • 0.0078% fail on Position lamps
      • 0.0078% fail on Position lamp
    • 0.0078% fail on Mandatory tell-tales
      • 0.0078% fail on Rear fog lamp tell-tale
  • 3.4% fail on Brakes
    • 3.0% fail on Mechanical brake components (33% worse than other 2015 cars)
      • 2.8% fail on Brake linings and pads (57% worse than other 2015 cars)
        • 2.8% fail on Brake pads (57% worse than other 2015 cars)
        • 0.0078% fail on Brake linings
      • 0.34% fail on Brake discs and drums (44% better than other 2015 cars)
        • 0.34% fail on Brake discs (44% better than other 2015 cars)
    • 0.22% fail on Brake performance (80% better than other 2015 cars)
      • 0.070% fail on Service brake performance (89% better than other 2015 cars)
        • 0.070% fail on Rbt (88% better than other 2015 cars)
          • 0.039% fail on Service brake performance (92% better than other 2015 cars)
          • 0.031% fail on Service brake imbalance (72% better than other 2015 cars)
      • 0.070% fail on Brake performance not tested
      • 0.070% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp) (81% better than other 2015 cars)
        • 0.070% fail on Rbt (sp) (80% better than other 2015 cars)
      • 0.016% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp) (87% better than other 2015 cars)
        • 0.016% fail on Rbt (sp) (87% better than other 2015 cars)
          • 0.016% fail on Service brake performance
    • 0.15% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever
      • 0.15% fail on Pedal (2 times worse than other 2015 cars)
    • 0.11% fail on Flexible brake hoses (170% worse than other 2015 cars)
    • 0.047% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC (65% better than other 2015 cars)
      • 0.039% fail on Electronic stability control
      • 0.0078% fail on Anti-lock braking system
    • 0.023% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
      • 0.023% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers
    • 0.016% fail on Parking brake control (89% better than other 2015 cars)
      • 0.016% fail on Electronic parking brake
  • 2.6% fail on Visibility (33% better than other 2015 cars)
    • 1.7% fail on Wipers (31% better than other 2015 cars)
    • 0.80% fail on Washers (42% better than other 2015 cars)
    • 0.055% fail on View to rear
      • 0.055% fail on Mirrors
    • 0.039% fail on Condition of glass
      • 0.039% fail on Windscreen
    • 0.031% fail on Driver's view (4 times worse than other 2015 cars)
    • 0.0078% fail on Bonnet
  • 2.2% fail on Suspension (33% better than other 2015 cars)
    • 1.8% fail on Springs
      • 1.8% fail on Coil springs
        • 1.8% fail on Coil spring
        • 0.0078% fail on Mounting
    • 0.18% fail on Suspension arms (81% better than other 2015 cars)
      • 0.078% fail on Pins and bushes (81% better than other 2015 cars)
      • 0.063% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.023% fail on Ball joint (95% better than other 2015 cars)
      • 0.016% fail on Suspension arm
    • 0.13% fail on Anti-roll bars (55% better than other 2015 cars)
      • 0.055% fail on Linkage ball joints
      • 0.031% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.016% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.016% fail on Linkage
      • 0.0078% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.0078% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover
    • 0.023% fail on Shock absorbers (90% better than other 2015 cars)
    • 0.023% fail on Suspension rods
      • 0.016% fail on Suspension rod (23 times worse than other 2015 cars)
      • 0.0078% fail on Pins and bushes
    • 0.016% fail on Wheel bearings (88% better than other 2015 cars)
    • 0.0078% fail on Macpherson strut
      • 0.0078% fail on Pins and bushes
    • 0.0078% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.0078% fail on Pins and bushes
  • 1.1% fail on Steering (180% worse than other 2015 cars)
    • 1.0% fail on Steering linkage components (2 times worse than other 2015 cars)
      • 1.0% fail on Track rod end (2 times worse than other 2015 cars)
      • 0.023% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.0078% fail on Locking devices
    • 0.039% fail on Power steering (3 times worse than other 2015 cars)
      • 0.023% fail on Operation (4 times worse than other 2015 cars)
      • 0.0078% fail on Pipes and hoses
      • 0.0078% fail on Other components
    • 0.031% fail on Steering gear
      • 0.031% fail on Steering rack
    • 0.016% fail on Steering wheel (9 times worse than other 2015 cars)
    • 0.0078% fail on Steering play
      • 0.0078% fail on Steering rack
  • 0.96% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks
    • 0.92% fail on Exhaust emissions
      • 0.63% fail on Compression ignition (38% worse than other 2015 cars)
        • 0.56% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (93% worse than other 2015 cars)
        • 0.063% fail on Emissions not tested (190% worse than other 2015 cars)
        • 0.016% fail on On or after 01/01/2014 (88% better than other 2015 cars)
      • 0.29% fail on Spark ignition (55% better than other 2015 cars)
        • 0.29% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
    • 0.039% fail on Fluid leaks
      • 0.023% fail on Engine oil leaks
      • 0.016% fail on Other leaks
  • 0.32% fail on Body, chassis, structure (66% better than other 2015 cars)
    • 0.094% fail on Transmission (75% better than other 2015 cars)
      • 0.094% fail on Drive shafts (74% better than other 2015 cars)
        • 0.094% fail on Joints (73% better than other 2015 cars)
    • 0.063% fail on Exhaust system (80% better than other 2015 cars)
    • 0.063% fail on Doors
      • 0.039% fail on Front passenger's door
        • 0.039% fail on Door condition
      • 0.016% fail on Other passenger's door
        • 0.0078% fail on Door condition
        • 0.0078% fail on Catch
      • 0.0078% fail on Driver's door
        • 0.0078% fail on Door condition
    • 0.039% fail on Body
      • 0.031% fail on Other body component
      • 0.0078% fail on Panel
    • 0.031% fail on Fuel system
      • 0.023% fail on System (11 times worse than other 2015 cars)
      • 0.0078% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device
    • 0.0078% fail on Towbar
      • 0.0078% fail on Other towbar components
    • 0.0078% fail on Load security
      • 0.0078% fail on Tailgate
        • 0.0078% fail on Tailgate condition
    • 0.0078% fail on Seats
      • 0.0078% fail on Driver's seat
    • 0.0078% fail on Undertray
  • 0.30% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems
    • 0.17% fail on Seat belts
      • 0.17% fail on Condition
    • 0.13% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp
  • 0.19% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 0.19% fail on Registration plates
  • 0.055% fail on Road Wheels (75% better than other 2015 cars)
    • 0.055% fail on Attachment (68% better than other 2015 cars)
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