2018 Volvo V60 · 12,604 MOT tests
2018 Volvo V60 reliability
2018 Volvo V60s fail 14.8% of first MOT tests, 10% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 8 of 10 V60 years (12,604 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Volvo V60s: 21.6%)
- 14.8%
- first-time fail rate (all Volvo V60s: 21.6%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 10% fewer
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 4
- 45,271
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 4
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 12,604
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2018 against the years either side
- 2017 cars: 3% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2018 car does better)
- 2019 cars: 10% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2018 car does better)
- Weak spot: tyres, 6.9% of tests fail here (28% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: windscreen, wipers and mirrors, 42% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2018 car carries a 67 plate (January–February 2018), or a 18 plate (March–August 2018), or a 68 plate (September–December 2018).
Common problems
What fails on a 2018 Volvo V60
Fail rate by area
- Tyres6.9%
- Brakes3.7%
- Lights and electrics2.6%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors2%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks0.7%
- Suspension0.7%
- Body, chassis and structure0.6%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Brake pads worn below 1.5mm 2.79%
Pads worn below 1.5mm lose stopping power and can damage discs, so replacement is needed before the car is driven.
Tyre cut reaching ply or cords 2%
A cut reaching the ply or cords weakens the tyre and can cause a burst, so it must be replaced.
Tyre tread below 1.6mm 1.79%
Tread below 1.6mm is illegal and reduces grip in wet conditions, so the tyre must be replaced.
Tyre ply or cords exposed 1.78%
Exposed ply or cords can let the tyre fail suddenly, so the tyre must be replaced before the car is driven.
Wiper blade not clearing windscreen 1.05%
Wipers that do not clear the windscreen reduce visibility in rain, which is a safety risk, so replace them.
Headlamp aim set too low 0.63%
Headlamps aimed too low light the road poorly and reduce the driver's view ahead, especially at night.
Common advisories
Tyre worn close to legal limit (13.45%) · Brake pads wearing thin (11.19%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (4.47%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (3.23%) · Tyre has a shallow cut (2.16%) · Child seat limits belt inspection (2.13%)
Is a 2018 Volvo V60 reliable?
2018 Volvo V60s fail 14.8% of first MOT tests, 10% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 8 of 10 V60 years (12,604 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2018 Volvo V60 MOT?
Most often brake pads worn below 1.5mm (2.79% of tests), tyre cut reaching ply or cords (2% of tests), tyre tread below 1.6mm (1.79% of tests).
How many miles should a 2018 Volvo V60 have done?
At its MOT aged about 4, a typical 2018 Volvo V60 shows 45,271 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2018 car?
A car first registered in 2018 carries a 67 plate (January–February 2018), or a 18 plate (March–August 2018), or a 68 plate (September–December 2018).
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