2014 Volvo S60 · 4,892 MOT tests
2014 Volvo S60 reliability
2014 Volvo S60s fail 23.7% of first MOT tests, 22% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 4 of 19 S60 years (4,892 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Volvo S60s: 29%)
- 23.7%
- first-time fail rate (all Volvo S60s: 29%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 22% fewer
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 9
- 97,070
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 9
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 4,892
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2014 against the years either side
- 2013 cars: 25% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2014 car does worse)
- 2015 cars: 19% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2014 car does better)
- Weak spot: exhaust, emissions and leaks, 4.5% of tests fail here (49% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: suspension, 67% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2014 car carries a 63 plate (January–February 2014), or a 14 plate (March–August 2014), or a 64 plate (September–December 2014).
Common problems
What fails on a 2014 Volvo S60
Fail rate by area
- Tyres7.4%
- Lights and electrics5.4%
- Brakes4.7%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks4.5%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors3.1%
- Suspension3%
- Steering2.4%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Brake pads worn below 1.5mm 2.6%
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 2.23%
Tread below 1.6mm is illegal and reduces grip in wet conditions, so the tyre must be replaced.
Tyre ply or cords exposed 2.21%
Exposed ply or cords can let the tyre fail suddenly, so the tyre must be replaced before the car is driven.
Diesel engine warning light faulty 1.94%
A lit or non-working engine warning light can hide faults, so diagnosis is needed before buying.
Wiper blade not clearing windscreen 1.37%
Wipers that do not clear the windscreen reduce visibility in rain, which is a safety risk, so replace them.
Tyre cut reaching ply or cords 1.21%
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 (16.58%) · Brake pads wearing thin (10.94%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (7.26%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (5.52%) · Coil spring showing some corrosion (4.64%) · Engine oil leak, not excessive (3.39%)
Other years
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2014 Volvo S60 reliable?
2014 Volvo S60s fail 23.7% of first MOT tests, 22% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 4 of 19 S60 years (4,892 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2014 Volvo S60 MOT?
Most often brake pads worn below 1.5mm (2.6% of tests), tyre tread below 1.6mm (2.23% of tests), tyre ply or cords exposed (2.21% of tests).
How many miles should a 2014 Volvo S60 have done?
At its MOT aged about 9, a typical 2014 Volvo S60 shows 97,070 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2014 car?
A car first registered in 2014 carries a 63 plate (January–February 2014), or a 14 plate (March–August 2014), or a 64 plate (September–December 2014).
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