2014 Volvo V60 · 12,131 MOT tests
2014 Volvo V60 reliability
2014 Volvo V60s fail 24.3% of first MOT tests, 20% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 4 of 10 V60 years (12,131 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Volvo V60s: 21.6%)
- 24.3%
- first-time fail rate (all Volvo V60s: 21.6%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 20% fewer
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 9
- 96,474
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 9
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 12,131
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2014 against the years either side
- 2013 cars: 25% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2014 car does worse)
- 2015 cars: 21% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2014 car does worse)
- Weak spot: exhaust, emissions and leaks, 4.1% of tests fail here (37% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: suspension, 66% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2014 car carries a 63 plate (January–February 2014), or a 14 plate (March–August 2014), or a 64 plate (September–December 2014).
Common problems
What fails on a 2014 Volvo V60
Fail rate by area
- Tyres8.6%
- Lights and electrics5%
- Brakes5%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks4.1%
- Suspension3.2%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors2.8%
- Steering2.5%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Brake pads worn below 1.5mm 2.84%
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 2.62%
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 2.43%
Tread below 1.6mm is illegal and reduces grip in wet conditions, so the tyre must be replaced.
Diesel engine warning light faulty 1.68%
A lit or non-working engine warning light can hide faults, so diagnosis is needed before buying.
Tyre cut reaching ply or cords 1.5%
A cut reaching the ply or cords weakens the tyre and can cause a burst, so it must be replaced.
Wiper blade not clearing windscreen 1.25%
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 (18.34%) · Brake pads wearing thin (10.28%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (7.61%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (5.72%) · Coil spring showing some corrosion (5%) · Child seat limits belt inspection (2.95%)
Is a 2014 Volvo V60 reliable?
2014 Volvo V60s fail 24.3% of first MOT tests, 20% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 4 of 10 V60 years (12,131 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2014 Volvo V60 MOT?
Most often brake pads worn below 1.5mm (2.84% of tests), tyre ply or cords exposed (2.62% of tests), tyre tread below 1.6mm (2.43% of tests).
How many miles should a 2014 Volvo V60 have done?
At its MOT aged about 9, a typical 2014 Volvo V60 shows 96,474 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2014 car?
A car first registered in 2014 carries a 63 plate (January–February 2014), or a 14 plate (March–August 2014), or a 64 plate (September–December 2014).
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