2011 Volvo S60 · 6,371 MOT tests
2011 Volvo S60 reliability
2011 Volvo S60s fail 27.1% of first MOT tests, 29% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 2 of 19 S60 years (6,371 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Volvo S60s: 29%)
- 27.1%
- first-time fail rate (all Volvo S60s: 29%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 29% fewer
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 12
- 108,264
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 12
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 6,371
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2011 against the years either side
- 2010 cars: 36% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2011 car does worse)
- 2012 cars: 17% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2011 car does better)
- Weak spot: steering, 3.3% of tests fail here (5% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: body, chassis and structure, 75% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2011 car carries a 60 plate (January–February 2011), or a 11 plate (March–August 2011), or a 61 plate (September–December 2011).
Common problems
What fails on a 2011 Volvo S60
Fail rate by area
- Lights and electrics8.8%
- Tyres7%
- Brakes6.5%
- Suspension6.2%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors4.1%
- Steering3.3%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks1.9%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Brake pads worn below 1.5mm 2.98%
Pads worn below 1.5mm lose stopping power and can damage discs, so replacement is needed before the car is driven.
Tyre tread below 1.6mm 2.06%
Tread below 1.6mm is illegal and reduces grip in wet conditions, so the tyre must be replaced.
Tyre ply or cords exposed 1.95%
Exposed ply or cords can let the tyre fail suddenly, so the tyre must be replaced before the car is driven.
Track rod end ball joint excessively worn 1.68%
Worn steering ball joints can affect steering control and safety, so repair is needed before the car is driven.
Shock absorber serious fluid leak 1.55%
A shock absorber leaking heavily has likely lost its damping, so the car will handle and brake less safely.
Tyre cut reaching ply or cords 1.43%
A cut reaching the ply or cords weakens the tyre and can cause a burst, so it must be replaced.
Common advisories
Tyre worn close to legal limit (16.83%) · Brake pads wearing thin (9.4%) · Coil spring showing some corrosion (7.17%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (7.16%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (5.57%) · Suspension arm pin/bush showing wear (3.99%)
Other years
Every Volvo S60 year
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2011 Volvo S60 reliable?
2011 Volvo S60s fail 27.1% of first MOT tests, 29% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 2 of 19 S60 years (6,371 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2011 Volvo S60 MOT?
Most often brake pads worn below 1.5mm (2.98% of tests), tyre tread below 1.6mm (2.06% of tests), tyre ply or cords exposed (1.95% of tests).
How many miles should a 2011 Volvo S60 have done?
At its MOT aged about 12, a typical 2011 Volvo S60 shows 108,264 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2011 car?
A car first registered in 2011 carries a 60 plate (January–February 2011), or a 11 plate (March–August 2011), or a 61 plate (September–December 2011).
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