Volvo XC60 common problems by mileage
What UK MOT testers flag on the Volvo XC60 at each age and mileage, compared with all cars.
In 104,108 UK MOT tests of the Volvo XC60 in 2023, the problem that most sets it apart from other cars is side repeaters (not working): recorded on 4.1% of tests of 2016–2018 cars at 120k–140k mi (193k–225k km), 8.2× the rate for all cars of that age and mileage. Other stand-out issues: ball joint (ball joint has slight play) (4.9×); brake pads (less than 1.5 mm thick) (2.7×); coil spring (fractured or broken) (3.8×). The most common reasons a Volvo XC60 fails its MOT are coil spring (fractured or broken); brake pads (less than 1.5 mm thick); tyres (tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm).
Last updated: · Source: DVSA anonymised MOT data 2023
What stands out on the Volvo XC60
Parts that MOT testers flag clearly more often on the Volvo XC60 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Side repeaters: not working | MOT fail | 2016–2018 | 120k–140k mi (193k–225k km) | 4.1% | 0.5% | 8.2× | 539 |
| Ball joint: ball joint has slight play | Advisory | 2018–2020 | 80k–100k mi (129k–161k km) | 3.4% | 0.7% | 4.9× | 626 |
| Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick | MOT fail | 2017–2019 | 20k–40k mi (32k–64k km) | 3.8% | 1.4% | 2.7× | 13,197 |
| Coil spring: fractured or broken | MOT fail | 2014–2016 | 160k+ mi (257k+ km) | 9.4% | 2.5% | 3.8× | 511 |
| Brake pads: wearing thin | Advisory | 2017–2019 | 0k–20k mi (0k–32k km) | 4.3% | 1.8% | 2.4× | 2,001 |
| Brake discs: worn, but not excessively | Advisory | 2007–2009 | 160k+ mi (257k+ km) | 6% | 2.5% | 2.4× | 568 |
| Tyres (condition): has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords | Advisory | 2019–2021 | 0k–20k mi (0k–32k km) | 3% | 1.7% | 1.8× | 3,783 |
| Tyres (condition): slightly damaged/cracking or perishing | Advisory | 2020–2022 | 40k–60k mi (64k–97k km) | 4% | 2.6% | 1.5× | 1,142 |
Volvo XC60 by mileage (2016–2018 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) | 774 | Tyres (condition): slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (15%) | Brake pads: wearing thin (4.3%, 2.2×) |
| 20k–40k mi (32k–64k km) | 8,587 | Tyres (condition): slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (16%) | Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2%, 2.3×) |
| 40k–60k mi (64k–97k km) | 14,695 | Brake pads: wearing thin (15%) | Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick (3.6%, 1.6×) |
| 60k–80k mi (97k–129k km) | 9,723 | Tyres (tread depth): worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (18%) | Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick (4.2%, 1.7×) |
| 80k–100k mi (129k–161k km) | 4,174 | Tyres (tread depth): worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (19%) | Coil spring: fractured or broken (3.1%, 1.6×) |
| 100k–120k mi (161k–193k km) | 1,498 | Tyres (tread depth): worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (20%) | Coil spring: fractured or broken (3.8%, 1.9×) |
| 120k–140k mi (193k–225k km) | 539 | Tyres (tread depth): worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (19%) | Side repeaters: not working (4.1%, 8.2×) |
Volvo XC60 by first-use year
| First used | Tests | Biggest stand-out issue |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 283 | Brake discs: worn, but not excessively at 160k+ mi (257k+ km) (2.4×) |
| 2009 | 3,114 | Brake discs: worn, but not excessively at 140k–160k mi (225k–257k km) (1.8×) |
| 2010 | 4,343 | Coil spring: fractured or broken at 160k+ mi (257k+ km) (1.8×) |
| 2011 | 4,590 | Brake discs: worn, but not excessively at 40k–60k mi (64k–97k km) (2.2×) |
| 2012 | 4,949 | Coil spring: fractured or broken at 160k+ mi (257k+ km) (2.3×) |
| 2013 | 5,203 | Coil spring: fractured or broken at 160k+ mi (257k+ km) (2.7×) |
| 2014 | 8,925 | Coil spring: fractured or broken at 160k+ mi (257k+ km) (3.1×) |
| 2015 | 12,651 | Coil spring: fractured or broken at 160k+ mi (257k+ km) (3.8×) |
| 2016 | 14,731 | Coil spring: fractured or broken at 120k–140k mi (193k–225k km) (2.2×) |
| 2017 | 14,775 | Side repeaters: not working at 120k–140k mi (193k–225k km) (8.2×) |
| 2018 | 10,827 | Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick at 20k–40k mi (32k–64k km) (2.7×) |
| 2019 | 11,326 | Ball joint: ball joint has slight play at 80k–100k mi (129k–161k km) (4.9×) |
| 2020 | 8,116 | Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick at 20k–40k mi (32k–64k km) (2.2×) |
| 2021 | 237 | Tyres (condition): has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords at 20k–40k mi (32k–64k km) (1.6×) |
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 XC60?
In 104,108 UK MOT tests of the Volvo XC60 in 2023, the problem that most sets it apart from other cars is side repeaters (not working): recorded on 4.1% of tests of 2016–2018 cars at 120k–140k mi (193k–225k km), 8.2× the rate for all cars of that age and mileage. Other stand-out issues: ball joint (ball joint has slight play) (4.9×); brake pads (less than 1.5 mm thick) (2.7×); coil spring (fractured or broken) (3.8×). The most common reasons a Volvo XC60 fails its MOT are coil spring (fractured or broken); brake pads (less than 1.5 mm thick); tyres (tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm).
Why do Volvo XC60s fail the MOT?
Across 104,108 MOT tests in 2023, the most common failure items on the Volvo XC60 were coil spring (fractured or broken) (6.5% of tests); brake pads (less than 1.5 mm thick) (3.5% of tests); tyres (tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm) (3.2% of tests).
At what mileage do Volvo XC60 problems start?
The clearest Volvo XC60-specific issue, side repeaters (not working), peaks against other cars at 120k–140k mi (193k–225k km) on 2016–2018 cars (4.1% of tests vs 0.5% for all cars that age).
Where does this Volvo XC60 data come from?
From the UK government's anonymised MOT test data (DVSA, 2023, Open Government Licence v3.0): 104,108 tests of the Volvo XC60. VinSnap shows the same numbers for your own car's age and mileage in the app.