2015 Volvo V60 · 10,611 MOT tests
2015 Volvo V60 reliability
2015 Volvo V60s fail 21.1% of first MOT tests, 21% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 3 of 10 V60 years (10,611 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Volvo V60s: 21.6%)
- 21.1%
- first-time fail rate (all Volvo V60s: 21.6%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 21% fewer
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 7
- 81,230
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 7
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 10,611
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2015 against the years either side
- 2014 cars: 20% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2015 car does better)
- 2016 cars: 14% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2015 car does better)
- Weak spot: tyres, 8.2% of tests fail here (17% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: suspension, 78% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2015 car carries a 64 plate (January–February 2015), or a 15 plate (March–August 2015), or a 65 plate (September–December 2015).
Common problems
What fails on a 2015 Volvo V60
Fail rate by area
- Tyres8.2%
- Lights and electrics4.7%
- Brakes4.6%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors2.9%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks2.9%
- Suspension1.6%
- Body, chassis and structure1.2%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Brake pads worn below 1.5mm 3.09%
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 2.39%
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 2.23%
Tread below 1.6mm is illegal and reduces grip in wet conditions, so the tyre must be replaced.
Tyre cut reaching ply or cords 1.49%
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 1.37%
Wipers that do not clear the windscreen reduce visibility in rain, which is a safety risk, so replace them.
Diesel engine warning light faulty 1.37%
A lit or non-working engine warning light can hide faults, so diagnosis is needed before buying.
Common advisories
Tyre worn close to legal limit (18.41%) · Brake pads wearing thin (10.8%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (8.11%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (4.5%) · Brake discs showing some wear (2.7%) · Child seat limits belt inspection (2.65%)
Is a 2015 Volvo V60 reliable?
2015 Volvo V60s fail 21.1% of first MOT tests, 21% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 3 of 10 V60 years (10,611 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2015 Volvo V60 MOT?
Most often brake pads worn below 1.5mm (3.09% of tests), tyre ply or cords exposed (2.39% of tests), tyre tread below 1.6mm (2.23% of tests).
How many miles should a 2015 Volvo V60 have done?
At its MOT aged about 7, a typical 2015 Volvo V60 shows 81,230 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2015 car?
A car first registered in 2015 carries a 64 plate (January–February 2015), or a 15 plate (March–August 2015), or a 65 plate (September–December 2015).
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