2018 Volvo S60 · 3,013 MOT tests
2018 Volvo S60 reliability
2018 Volvo S60s fail 16.3% of first MOT tests, about average for its age and mileage, ranking 19 of 19 S60 years (3,013 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Volvo S60s: 29%)
- 16.3%
- first-time fail rate (all Volvo S60s: 29%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 1% more
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 5
- 40,475
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 5
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 3,013
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2018 against the years either side
- 2017 cars: 6% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2018 car does worse)
- 2019 cars: about average for its age (the 2018 car does worse)
- Weak spot: body, chassis and structure, 1.1% of tests fail here (69% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: windscreen, wipers and mirrors, 52% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2018 car carries a 67 plate (January–February 2018), or a 18 plate (March–August 2018), or a 68 plate (September–December 2018).
Common problems
What fails on a 2018 Volvo S60
Fail rate by area
- Tyres7.5%
- Brakes3.9%
- Lights and electrics3.4%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors1.6%
- Body, chassis and structure1.1%
- Number plates and VIN0.5%
- Suspension0.4%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Brake pads worn below 1.5mm 2.95%
Pads worn below 1.5mm lose stopping power and can damage discs, so replacement is needed before the car is driven.
Tyre ply or cords exposed 2.36%
Exposed ply or cords can let the tyre fail suddenly, so the tyre must be replaced before the car is driven.
Tyre tread below 1.6mm 1.92%
Tread below 1.6mm is illegal and reduces grip in wet conditions, so the tyre must be replaced.
Tyre cut reaching ply or cords 1.36%
A cut reaching the ply or cords weakens the tyre and can cause a burst, so it must be replaced.
Headlamp aim set too high 0.76%
Headlamps aimed too high can dazzle other drivers, and adjusting them is usually a quick job.
Wiper blade not clearing windscreen 0.73%
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 (15.8%) · Brake pads wearing thin (11.48%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (7.24%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (4.61%) · Brake discs showing some wear (2.26%) · Tyre worn close to legal limit (2.02%)
Other years
Every Volvo S60 year
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2018 Volvo S60 reliable?
2018 Volvo S60s fail 16.3% of first MOT tests, about average for its age and mileage, ranking 19 of 19 S60 years (3,013 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2018 Volvo S60 MOT?
Most often brake pads worn below 1.5mm (2.95% of tests), tyre ply or cords exposed (2.36% of tests), tyre tread below 1.6mm (1.92% of tests).
How many miles should a 2018 Volvo S60 have done?
At its MOT aged about 5, a typical 2018 Volvo S60 shows 40,475 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2018 car?
A car first registered in 2018 carries a 67 plate (January–February 2018), or a 18 plate (March–August 2018), or a 68 plate (September–December 2018).
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