2013 Volvo S60 · 4,836 MOT tests
2013 Volvo S60 reliability
2013 Volvo S60s fail 24.7% of first MOT tests, 25% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 3 of 19 S60 years (4,836 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Volvo S60s: 29%)
- 24.7%
- first-time fail rate (all Volvo S60s: 29%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 25% fewer
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 10
- 99,045
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 10
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 4,836
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2013 against the years either side
- 2012 cars: 17% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2013 car does better)
- 2014 cars: 22% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2013 car does better)
- Weak spot: steering, 4.8% of tests fail here (96% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: body, chassis and structure, 71% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2013 car carries a 62 plate (January–February 2013), or a 13 plate (March–August 2013), or a 63 plate (September–December 2013).
Common problems
What fails on a 2013 Volvo S60
Fail rate by area
- Lights and electrics7.2%
- Tyres7%
- Brakes5.7%
- Steering4.8%
- Suspension4.8%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors3.4%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks2%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Brake pads worn below 1.5mm 3.29%
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 2.3%
Tread below 1.6mm is illegal and reduces grip in wet conditions, so the tyre must be replaced.
Track rod end ball joint excessively worn 1.9%
Worn steering ball joints can affect steering control and safety, so repair is needed before the car is driven.
Tyre ply or cords exposed 1.88%
Exposed ply or cords can let the tyre fail suddenly, so the tyre must be replaced before the car is driven.
Track rod end dust cover damaged 1.76%
A damaged dust cover lets dirt into the ball joint, which speeds up wear and may lead to a costly replacement.
Wiper blade not clearing windscreen 1.45%
Wipers that do not clear the windscreen reduce visibility in rain, which is a safety risk, so replace them.
Common advisories
Tyre worn close to legal limit (17.16%) · Brake pads wearing thin (8.89%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (8.15%) · Coil spring showing some corrosion (6.35%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (6.14%) · Suspension arm pin/bush showing wear (3.08%)
Other years
Every Volvo S60 year
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2013 Volvo S60 reliable?
2013 Volvo S60s fail 24.7% of first MOT tests, 25% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 3 of 19 S60 years (4,836 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2013 Volvo S60 MOT?
Most often brake pads worn below 1.5mm (3.29% of tests), tyre tread below 1.6mm (2.3% of tests), track rod end ball joint excessively worn (1.9% of tests).
How many miles should a 2013 Volvo S60 have done?
At its MOT aged about 10, a typical 2013 Volvo S60 shows 99,045 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2013 car?
A car first registered in 2013 carries a 62 plate (January–February 2013), or a 13 plate (March–August 2013), or a 63 plate (September–December 2013).
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