2019 Volvo S60 · 3,039 MOT tests
2019 Volvo S60 reliability
2019 Volvo S60s fail 13% of first MOT tests, about average for its age and mileage, ranking 16 of 19 S60 years (3,039 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Volvo S60s: 29%)
- 13%
- first-time fail rate (all Volvo S60s: 29%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 2% fewer
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 4
- 31,100
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 4
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 3,039
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2019 against the years either side
- 2018 cars: about average for its age (the 2019 car does better)
- 2020 cars: 8% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2019 car does worse)
- Weak spot: brakes, 3.2% of tests fail here (38% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: windscreen, wipers and mirrors, 59% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2019 car carries a 68 plate (January–February 2019), or a 19 plate (March–August 2019), or a 69 plate (September–December 2019).
Common problems
What fails on a 2019 Volvo S60
Fail rate by area
- Tyres6.1%
- Brakes3.2%
- Lights and electrics1.7%
- Suspension1.4%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors1.3%
- Body, chassis and structure0.8%
- Wheels0.3%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Brake pads worn below 1.5mm 2.01%
Pads worn below 1.5mm lose stopping power and can damage discs, so replacement is needed before the car is driven.
Tyre cut reaching ply or cords 1.94%
A cut reaching the ply or cords weakens the tyre and can cause a burst, so it must be replaced.
Tyre tread below 1.6mm 1.05%
Tread below 1.6mm is illegal and reduces grip in wet conditions, so the tyre must be replaced.
Tyre ply or cords exposed 1.05%
Exposed ply or cords can let the tyre fail suddenly, so the tyre must be replaced before the car is driven.
Shock absorber serious fluid leak 0.92%
A shock absorber leaking heavily has likely lost its damping, so the car will handle and brake less safely.
Wiper blade not clearing windscreen 0.72%
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 (9.48%) · Brake pads wearing thin (7.5%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (5.3%) · Tyre has a shallow cut (2.34%) · Tyre worn close to legal limit (1.71%) · Shock absorber light oil misting (1.65%)
Other years
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2019 Volvo S60 reliable?
2019 Volvo S60s fail 13% of first MOT tests, about average for its age and mileage, ranking 16 of 19 S60 years (3,039 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2019 Volvo S60 MOT?
Most often brake pads worn below 1.5mm (2.01% of tests), tyre cut reaching ply or cords (1.94% of tests), tyre tread below 1.6mm (1.05% of tests).
How many miles should a 2019 Volvo S60 have done?
At its MOT aged about 4, a typical 2019 Volvo S60 shows 31,100 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2019 car?
A car first registered in 2019 carries a 68 plate (January–February 2019), or a 19 plate (March–August 2019), or a 69 plate (September–December 2019).
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