2015 Volvo S60 · 4,275 MOT tests
2015 Volvo S60 reliability
2015 Volvo S60s fail 21.8% of first MOT tests, 19% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 5 of 19 S60 years (4,275 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Volvo S60s: 29%)
- 21.8%
- first-time fail rate (all Volvo S60s: 29%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 19% fewer
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 8
- 83,479
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 8
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 4,275
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2015 against the years either side
- 2014 cars: 22% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2015 car does worse)
- 2016 cars: 11% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2015 car does better)
- Weak spot: exhaust, emissions and leaks, 4.2% of tests fail here (61% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: suspension, 75% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2015 car carries a 64 plate (January–February 2015), or a 15 plate (March–August 2015), or a 65 plate (September–December 2015).
Common problems
What fails on a 2015 Volvo S60
Fail rate by area
- Tyres8.2%
- Lights and electrics5.3%
- Brakes5%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks4.2%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors2.5%
- Body, chassis and structure2.3%
- Suspension1.8%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Brake pads worn below 1.5mm 2.97%
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 2.74%
Tread below 1.6mm is illegal and reduces grip in wet conditions, so the tyre must be replaced.
Diesel engine warning light faulty 2.25%
A lit or non-working engine warning light can hide faults, so diagnosis is needed before buying.
Tyre ply or cords exposed 2.2%
Exposed ply or cords can let the tyre fail suddenly, so the tyre must be replaced before the car is driven.
CV joint boot split or insecure 1.47%
A split CV boot lets dirt in and grease out, so the joint wears and may need full replacement.
Wiper blade not clearing windscreen 1.12%
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 (17.8%) · Brake pads wearing thin (10.99%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (7.35%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (5.33%) · Indicator lens slightly discoloured (3.11%) · Engine oil leak, not excessive (2.99%)
Other years
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2015 Volvo S60 reliable?
2015 Volvo S60s fail 21.8% of first MOT tests, 19% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 5 of 19 S60 years (4,275 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2015 Volvo S60 MOT?
Most often brake pads worn below 1.5mm (2.97% of tests), tyre tread below 1.6mm (2.74% of tests), diesel engine warning light faulty (2.25% of tests).
How many miles should a 2015 Volvo S60 have done?
At its MOT aged about 8, a typical 2015 Volvo S60 shows 83,479 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2015 car?
A car first registered in 2015 carries a 64 plate (January–February 2015), or a 15 plate (March–August 2015), or a 65 plate (September–December 2015).
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