2013 Volvo V60 · 12,203 MOT tests
2013 Volvo V60 reliability
2013 Volvo V60s fail 25.2% of first MOT tests, 25% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 1 of 10 V60 years (12,203 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Volvo V60s: 21.6%)
- 25.2%
- first-time fail rate (all Volvo V60s: 21.6%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 25% fewer
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 10
- 103,869
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 10
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 12,203
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2013 against the years either side
- 2012 cars: 16% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2013 car does better)
- 2014 cars: 20% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2013 car does better)
- Weak spot: steering, 4.2% of tests fail here (67% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: lights and electrics, 59% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2013 car carries a 62 plate (January–February 2013), or a 13 plate (March–August 2013), or a 63 plate (September–December 2013).
Common problems
What fails on a 2013 Volvo V60
Fail rate by area
- Tyres8.2%
- Lights and electrics5.6%
- Brakes5.2%
- Suspension5.1%
- Steering4.2%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors3.4%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks1.6%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Brake pads worn below 1.5mm 2.77%
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 2.67%
Tread below 1.6mm is illegal and reduces grip in wet conditions, so the tyre must be replaced.
Tyre ply or cords exposed 2.49%
Exposed ply or cords can let the tyre fail suddenly, so the tyre must be replaced before the car is driven.
Track rod end ball joint excessively worn 1.79%
Worn steering ball joints can affect steering control and safety, so repair is needed before the car is driven.
Tyre cut reaching ply or cords 1.69%
A cut reaching the ply or cords weakens the tyre and can cause a burst, so it must be replaced.
Track rod end dust cover damaged 1.46%
A damaged dust cover lets dirt into the ball joint, which speeds up wear and may lead to a costly replacement.
Common advisories
Tyre worn close to legal limit (18.82%) · Brake pads wearing thin (10%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (7.69%) · Coil spring showing some corrosion (7.47%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (5.11%) · Suspension arm pin/bush showing wear (3.72%)
Is a 2013 Volvo V60 reliable?
2013 Volvo V60s fail 25.2% of first MOT tests, 25% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 1 of 10 V60 years (12,203 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2013 Volvo V60 MOT?
Most often brake pads worn below 1.5mm (2.77% of tests), tyre tread below 1.6mm (2.67% of tests), tyre ply or cords exposed (2.49% of tests).
How many miles should a 2013 Volvo V60 have done?
At its MOT aged about 10, a typical 2013 Volvo V60 shows 103,869 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2013 car?
A car first registered in 2013 carries a 62 plate (January–February 2013), or a 13 plate (March–August 2013), or a 63 plate (September–December 2013).
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