2016 Volvo S60 · 4,046 MOT tests
2016 Volvo S60 reliability
2016 Volvo S60s fail 20.4% of first MOT tests, 11% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 10 of 19 S60 years (4,046 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Volvo S60s: 29%)
- 20.4%
- first-time fail rate (all Volvo S60s: 29%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 11% fewer
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 7
- 72,073
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 7
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 4,046
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2016 against the years either side
- 2015 cars: 19% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2016 car does worse)
- 2017 cars: 6% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2016 car does better)
- Weak spot: body, chassis and structure, 1.8% of tests fail here (16% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: suspension, 77% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2016 car carries a 65 plate (January–February 2016), or a 16 plate (March–August 2016), or a 66 plate (September–December 2016).
Common problems
What fails on a 2016 Volvo S60
Fail rate by area
- Tyres7.3%
- Lights and electrics6.3%
- Brakes5%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors2.5%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks2.1%
- Body, chassis and structure1.8%
- Suspension1.2%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Brake pads worn below 1.5mm 3.48%
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 2.55%
Tread below 1.6mm is illegal and reduces grip in wet conditions, so the tyre must be replaced.
Tyre ply or cords exposed 1.78%
Exposed ply or cords can let the tyre fail suddenly, so the tyre must be replaced before the car is driven.
Tyre cut reaching ply or cords 1.33%
A cut reaching the ply or cords weakens the tyre and can cause a burst, so it must be replaced.
Registration plate lamp not working 1.24%
A dark number plate lamp makes the plate hard to read at night, which is illegal and must be fixed.
CV joint boot split or insecure 1.21%
A split CV boot lets dirt in and grease out, so the joint wears and may need full replacement.
Common advisories
Tyre worn close to legal limit (16.93%) · Brake pads wearing thin (12.06%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (7.04%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (4.65%) · Brake discs showing some wear (2.55%) · Tyre worn close to legal limit (2.25%)
Other years
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2016 Volvo S60 reliable?
2016 Volvo S60s fail 20.4% of first MOT tests, 11% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 10 of 19 S60 years (4,046 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2016 Volvo S60 MOT?
Most often brake pads worn below 1.5mm (3.48% of tests), tyre tread below 1.6mm (2.55% of tests), tyre ply or cords exposed (1.78% of tests).
How many miles should a 2016 Volvo S60 have done?
At its MOT aged about 7, a typical 2016 Volvo S60 shows 72,073 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2016 car?
A car first registered in 2016 carries a 65 plate (January–February 2016), or a 16 plate (March–August 2016), or a 66 plate (September–December 2016).
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