2017 Volvo V60 · 10,213 MOT tests
2017 Volvo V60 reliability
2017 Volvo V60s fail 19.2% of first MOT tests, 3% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 10 of 10 V60 years (10,213 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Volvo V60s: 21.6%)
- 19.2%
- first-time fail rate (all Volvo V60s: 21.6%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 3% fewer
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 5
- 60,561
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 5
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 10,213
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2017 against the years either side
- 2016 cars: 14% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2017 car does worse)
- 2018 cars: 10% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2017 car does worse)
- Weak spot: body, chassis and structure, 2.4% of tests fail here (120% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: suspension, 69% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2017 car carries a 66 plate (January–February 2017), or a 17 plate (March–August 2017), or a 67 plate (September–December 2017).
Common problems
What fails on a 2017 Volvo V60
Fail rate by area
- Tyres8%
- Brakes4.5%
- Lights and electrics4%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors2.6%
- Body, chassis and structure2.4%
- Suspension1.1%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks0.9%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Brake pads worn below 1.5mm 3.11%
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 2.28%
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 2.13%
Tread below 1.6mm is illegal and reduces grip in wet conditions, so the tyre must be replaced.
Tyre cut reaching ply or cords 1.66%
A cut reaching the ply or cords weakens the tyre and can cause a burst, so it must be replaced.
CV joint boot split or insecure 1.54%
A split CV boot lets dirt in and grease out, so the joint wears and may need full replacement.
Wiper blade not clearing windscreen 1.02%
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 (16.05%) · Brake pads wearing thin (11.71%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (6.61%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (4.31%) · Brake discs showing some wear (2.74%) · Child seat limits belt inspection (2.43%)
Is a 2017 Volvo V60 reliable?
2017 Volvo V60s fail 19.2% of first MOT tests, 3% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 10 of 10 V60 years (10,213 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2017 Volvo V60 MOT?
Most often brake pads worn below 1.5mm (3.11% of tests), tyre ply or cords exposed (2.28% of tests), tyre tread below 1.6mm (2.13% of tests).
How many miles should a 2017 Volvo V60 have done?
At its MOT aged about 5, a typical 2017 Volvo V60 shows 60,561 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2017 car?
A car first registered in 2017 carries a 66 plate (January–February 2017), or a 17 plate (March–August 2017), or a 67 plate (September–December 2017).
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