2020 Volvo S60 · 2,106 MOT tests
2020 Volvo S60 reliability
2020 Volvo S60s fail 11.6% of first MOT tests, 8% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 12 of 19 S60 years (2,106 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Volvo S60s: 29%)
- 11.6%
- first-time fail rate (all Volvo S60s: 29%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 8% fewer
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 3
- 28,211
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 3
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 2,106
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2020 against the years either side
- 2019 cars: about average for its age (the 2020 car does better)
- Weak spot: tyres, 6.5% of tests fail here (43% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: windscreen, wipers and mirrors, 47% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2020 car carries a 69 plate (January–February 2020), or a 20 plate (March–August 2020), or a 70 plate (September–December 2020).
Common problems
What fails on a 2020 Volvo S60
Fail rate by area
- Tyres6.5%
- Brakes1.9%
- Lights and electrics1.9%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors1.7%
- Suspension0.6%
- Body, chassis and structure0.2%
- Seat belts and airbags0.1%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Tyre cut reaching ply or cords 1.95%
A cut reaching the ply or cords weakens the tyre and can cause a burst, so it must be replaced.
Brake pads worn below 1.5mm 1.33%
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 0.81%
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 0.81%
Tread below 1.6mm is illegal and reduces grip in wet conditions, so the tyre must be replaced.
Headlamp aim set too low 0.66%
Headlamps aimed too low light the road poorly and reduce the driver's view ahead, especially at night.
Wiper blade not clearing windscreen 0.57%
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 (6.93%) · Brake pads wearing thin (6.55%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (6.51%) · Tyre has a shallow cut (1.33%) · Nail in tyre, monitor (1.28%) · Tyre worn close to legal limit (1.19%)
Other years
Every Volvo S60 year
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2020 Volvo S60 reliable?
2020 Volvo S60s fail 11.6% of first MOT tests, 8% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 12 of 19 S60 years (2,106 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2020 Volvo S60 MOT?
Most often tyre cut reaching ply or cords (1.95% of tests), brake pads worn below 1.5mm (1.33% of tests), tyre ply or cords exposed (0.81% of tests).
How many miles should a 2020 Volvo S60 have done?
At its MOT aged about 3, a typical 2020 Volvo S60 shows 28,211 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2020 car?
A car first registered in 2020 carries a 69 plate (January–February 2020), or a 20 plate (March–August 2020), or a 70 plate (September–December 2020).
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