2020 Volvo V60 · 4,952 MOT tests
2020 Volvo V60 reliability
2020 Volvo V60s fail 12.3% of first MOT tests, 11% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 7 of 10 V60 years (4,952 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Volvo V60s: 21.6%)
- 12.3%
- first-time fail rate (all Volvo V60s: 21.6%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 11% fewer
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 3
- 34,006
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 3
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 4,952
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2020 against the years either side
- 2019 cars: 10% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2020 car does better)
- 2021 cars: 32% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2020 car does worse)
- Weak spot: tyres, 5.9% of tests fail here (22% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: lights and electrics, 50% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2020 car carries a 69 plate (January–February 2020), or a 20 plate (March–August 2020), or a 70 plate (September–December 2020).
Common problems
What fails on a 2020 Volvo V60
Fail rate by area
- Tyres5.9%
- Brakes2.9%
- Lights and electrics1.7%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors1.7%
- Body, chassis and structure0.4%
- Suspension0.4%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks0.3%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Brake pads worn below 1.5mm 2.04%
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 1.94%
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 1.19%
Tread below 1.6mm is illegal and reduces grip in wet conditions, so the tyre must be replaced.
Tyre ply or cords exposed 1.03%
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 0.91%
Wipers that do not clear the windscreen reduce visibility in rain, which is a safety risk, so replace them.
Headlamp aim set too low 0.75%
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 (10.06%) · Brake pads wearing thin (7.29%) · Tyre has a shallow cut (2.5%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (2.06%) · Child seat limits belt inspection (1.45%) · Tyre worn close to legal limit (1.39%)
Is a 2020 Volvo V60 reliable?
2020 Volvo V60s fail 12.3% of first MOT tests, 11% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 7 of 10 V60 years (4,952 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2020 Volvo V60 MOT?
Most often brake pads worn below 1.5mm (2.04% of tests), tyre cut reaching ply or cords (1.94% of tests), tyre tread below 1.6mm (1.19% of tests).
How many miles should a 2020 Volvo V60 have done?
At its MOT aged about 3, a typical 2020 Volvo V60 shows 34,006 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2020 car?
A car first registered in 2020 carries a 69 plate (January–February 2020), or a 20 plate (March–August 2020), or a 70 plate (September–December 2020).
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