2010 Volvo S60 · 2,370 MOT tests
2010 Volvo S60 reliability
2010 Volvo S60s fail 25.4% of first MOT tests, 36% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 1 of 19 S60 years (2,370 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Volvo S60s: 29%)
- 25.4%
- first-time fail rate (all Volvo S60s: 29%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 36% fewer
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 12
- 110,371
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 12
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 2,370
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2010 against the years either side
- 2008 cars: 12% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2010 car does better)
- 2011 cars: 29% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2010 car does better)
- Strong point: body, chassis and structure, 77% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2010 car carries a 59 plate (January–February 2010), or a 10 plate (March–August 2010), or a 60 plate (September–December 2010).
Common problems
What fails on a 2010 Volvo S60
Fail rate by area
- Lights and electrics8.5%
- Suspension7%
- Tyres6.4%
- Brakes6.4%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors3.4%
- Steering2.1%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks1.3%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Brake pads worn below 1.5mm 2.74%
Pads worn below 1.5mm lose stopping power and can damage discs, so replacement is needed before the car is driven.
Shock absorber serious fluid leak 1.81%
A shock absorber leaking heavily has likely lost its damping, so the car will handle and brake less safely.
Tyre tread below 1.6mm 1.73%
Tread below 1.6mm is illegal and reduces grip in wet conditions, so the tyre must be replaced.
Tyre ply or cords exposed 1.69%
Exposed ply or cords can let the tyre fail suddenly, so the tyre must be replaced before the car is driven.
Side repeater not working 1.52%
A failed side repeater means other road users cannot see your intended direction change, which is dangerous and must be fixed.
Dipped beam headlamp not working 1.35%
A failed dipped beam makes it hard to see and be seen at night, so the lamp needs fixing before driving.
Common advisories
Tyre worn close to legal limit (15.4%) · Brake pads wearing thin (9.66%) · Coil spring showing some corrosion (7.97%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (6.08%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (6.03%) · Suspension arm pin/bush showing wear (3.92%)
Other years
Every Volvo S60 year
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2010 Volvo S60 reliable?
2010 Volvo S60s fail 25.4% of first MOT tests, 36% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 1 of 19 S60 years (2,370 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2010 Volvo S60 MOT?
Most often brake pads worn below 1.5mm (2.74% of tests), shock absorber serious fluid leak (1.81% of tests), tyre tread below 1.6mm (1.73% of tests).
How many miles should a 2010 Volvo S60 have done?
At its MOT aged about 12, a typical 2010 Volvo S60 shows 110,371 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2010 car?
A car first registered in 2010 carries a 59 plate (January–February 2010), or a 10 plate (March–August 2010), or a 60 plate (September–December 2010).
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