Volvo V60 common problems by mileage
What UK MOT testers flag on the Volvo V60 at each age and mileage, compared with all cars.
In 37,075 UK MOT tests of the Volvo V60 in 2023, the problem that most sets it apart from other cars is coil spring (corroded): recorded on 11% of tests of 2013–2015 cars at 140k–160k mi (225k–257k km), 4.9× the rate for all cars of that age and mileage. Other stand-out issues: tyres (ply or cords exposed) (2.6×); tyres (a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords) (2.1×); brake pads (less than 1.5 mm thick) (2.7×). The most common reasons a Volvo V60 fails its MOT are brake pads (less than 1.5 mm thick); tyres (ply or cords exposed); tyres (tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm).
Last updated: · Source: DVSA anonymised MOT data 2023
What stands out on the Volvo V60
Parts that MOT testers flag clearly more often on the Volvo V60 than on all cars of the same age at the same mileage (at least 1.5× the rate and 3% of tests).
| Issue | Type | First used | Mileage | Share of tests | All cars this age | Ratio | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Coil spring: corroded | Advisory | 2013–2015 | 140k–160k mi (225k–257k km) | 11% | 2.3% | 4.9× | 792 |
| Tyres (condition): has ply or cords exposed | MOT fail | 2016–2018 | 100k–120k mi (161k–193k km) | 3.7% | 1.4% | 2.6× | 754 |
| Tyres (condition): has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords | Advisory | 2016–2018 | 20k–40k mi (32k–64k km) | 3.2% | 1.5% | 2.1× | 2,227 |
| Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick | MOT fail | 2009–2011 | 140k–160k mi (225k–257k km) | 7.9% | 2.9% | 2.7× | 380 |
| Brake pads: wearing thin | Advisory | 2019–2021 | 20k–40k mi (32k–64k km) | 14% | 8.1% | 1.8× | 3,873 |
| Malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction | MOT fail | 2014–2016 | 140k–160k mi (225k–257k km) | 3.9% | 1.7% | 2.3× | 541 |
| Tyres (tread depth): worn close to legal limit/worn on edge | Advisory | 2014–2016 | 20k–40k mi (32k–64k km) | 3.3% | 1.6% | 2.1× | 671 |
| Brake discs: worn, but not excessively | Advisory | 2010–2012 | 60k–80k mi (97k–129k km) | 3.8% | 2.5% | 1.5× | 871 |
Volvo V60 by mileage (2018–2020 cars)
The most-tested first-use years. For each mileage band: how many MOT tests, the most common item, and the item that stands out most against other cars.
| Mileage | Tests | Most common | Stands out |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0k–20k mi (0k–32k km) | 1,658 | Tyres (tread depth): worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (8.7%) | Tyres (condition): has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (3.6%, 2.1×) |
| 20k–40k mi (32k–64k km) | 5,123 | Brake pads: wearing thin (15%) | Tyres (condition): has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (3.3%, 1.7×) |
| 40k–60k mi (64k–97k km) | 3,072 | Tyres (tread depth): worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (17%) | Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick (4.6%, 1.8×) |
| 60k–80k mi (97k–129k km) | 1,198 | Tyres (tread depth): worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (19%) | Tyres (tread depth): worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (4.5%, 1.7×) |
| 80k–100k mi (129k–161k km) | 475 | Tyres (tread depth): worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (18%) | — |
Volvo V60 by first-use year
| First used | Tests | Biggest stand-out issue |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 248 | Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick at 140k–160k mi (225k–257k km) (2.7×) |
| 2011 | 2,602 | Coil spring: corroded at 140k–160k mi (225k–257k km) (2.7×) |
| 2012 | 4,675 | Coil spring: corroded at 140k–160k mi (225k–257k km) (3.3×) |
| 2013 | 3,571 | Coil spring: corroded at 140k–160k mi (225k–257k km) (4×) |
| 2014 | 3,692 | Coil spring: corroded at 140k–160k mi (225k–257k km) (4.9×) |
| 2015 | 3,322 | Coil spring: corroded at 160k+ mi (257k+ km) (5×) |
| 2016 | 3,859 | Tyres (condition): has ply or cords exposed at 100k–120k mi (161k–193k km) (2.3×) |
| 2017 | 3,187 | Tyres (condition): has ply or cords exposed at 100k–120k mi (161k–193k km) (2.6×) |
| 2018 | 3,863 | Tyres (condition): has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords at 0k–20k mi (0k–32k km) (2.2×) |
| 2019 | 4,847 | Tyres (condition): has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords at 0k–20k mi (0k–32k km) (2.1×) |
| 2020 | 3,093 | Tyres (condition): has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords at 0k–20k mi (0k–32k km) (2.2×) |
| 2021 | 113 | Tyres (condition): has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords at 0k–20k mi (0k–32k km) (2.1×) |
How these numbers are made
From the DVSA anonymised MOT data for 2023: every normal MOT test of a car in Great Britain, with its mileage and every advisory and failure item. For each first-use year (pooled with the years either side) and 20,000-mile band we count the share of tests where a part was recorded, and compare it with the same share for every car of that age at that mileage. A cell is shown only with 300 or more tests. Advisories are tester notes, not failures. Figures describe UK-market cars; engines and equipment can differ in other countries.
Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0 (DVSA anonymised MOT data, 2023).
Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the Volvo V60?
In 37,075 UK MOT tests of the Volvo V60 in 2023, the problem that most sets it apart from other cars is coil spring (corroded): recorded on 11% of tests of 2013–2015 cars at 140k–160k mi (225k–257k km), 4.9× the rate for all cars of that age and mileage. Other stand-out issues: tyres (ply or cords exposed) (2.6×); tyres (a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords) (2.1×); brake pads (less than 1.5 mm thick) (2.7×). The most common reasons a Volvo V60 fails its MOT are brake pads (less than 1.5 mm thick); tyres (ply or cords exposed); tyres (tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm).
Why do Volvo V60s fail the MOT?
Across 37,075 MOT tests in 2023, the most common failure items on the Volvo V60 were brake pads (less than 1.5 mm thick) (3.8% of tests); tyres (ply or cords exposed) (3.3% of tests); tyres (tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm) (3% of tests).
At what mileage do Volvo V60 problems start?
The clearest Volvo V60-specific issue, coil spring (corroded), peaks against other cars at 140k–160k mi (225k–257k km) on 2013–2015 cars (11% of tests vs 2.3% for all cars that age).
Where does this Volvo V60 data come from?
From the UK government's anonymised MOT test data (DVSA, 2023, Open Government Licence v3.0): 37,075 tests of the Volvo V60. VinSnap shows the same numbers for your own car's age and mileage in the app.