2009 Volvo XC60 · 10,992 MOT tests
2009 Volvo XC60 reliability
2009 Volvo XC60s fail 29.3% of first MOT tests, 32% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 4 of 13 XC60 years (10,992 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Volvo XC60s: 19.5%)
- 29.3%
- first-time fail rate (all Volvo XC60s: 19.5%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 32% fewer
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 14
- 125,415
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 14
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 10,992
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2009 against the years either side
- 2008 cars: 26% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2009 car does better)
- 2010 cars: 28% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2009 car does better)
- Strong point: exhaust, emissions and leaks, 82% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2009 car carries a 58 plate (January–February 2009), or a 09 plate (March–August 2009), or a 59 plate (September–December 2009).
Common problems
What fails on a 2009 Volvo XC60
Fail rate by area
- Lights and electrics11.5%
- Suspension10.7%
- Brakes5.6%
- Tyres5%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors3.5%
- Body, chassis and structure2.5%
- Steering2.1%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Coil spring fractured or broken 5.31%
A broken coil spring can leave the car sitting low or unstable, so it must be replaced before driving.
Brake pads worn below 1.5mm 2.54%
Pads worn below 1.5mm lose stopping power and can damage discs, so replacement is needed before the car is driven.
Tyre tread below 1.6mm 2.37%
Tread below 1.6mm is illegal and reduces grip in wet conditions, so the tyre must be replaced.
Headlamp aim set too low 1.61%
Headlamps aimed too low light the road poorly and reduce the driver's view ahead, especially at night.
Side repeater not working 1.35%
A failed side repeater means other road users cannot see your intended direction change, which is dangerous and must be fixed.
Suspension arm pin/bush excessively worn 1.28%
Worn suspension arm bushes allow the wheel to move unpredictably, affecting steering, handling and tyre wear.
Common advisories
Tyre worn close to legal limit (16.38%) · Brake pads wearing thin (8.89%) · Suspension arm pin/bush showing wear (7.08%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (5.8%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (4.88%) · Coil spring showing some corrosion (4.64%)
Other years
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2009 Volvo XC60 reliable?
2009 Volvo XC60s fail 29.3% of first MOT tests, 32% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 4 of 13 XC60 years (10,992 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2009 Volvo XC60 MOT?
Most often coil spring fractured or broken (5.31% of tests), brake pads worn below 1.5mm (2.54% of tests), tyre tread below 1.6mm (2.37% of tests).
How many miles should a 2009 Volvo XC60 have done?
At its MOT aged about 14, a typical 2009 Volvo XC60 shows 125,415 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2009 car?
A car first registered in 2009 carries a 58 plate (January–February 2009), or a 09 plate (March–August 2009), or a 59 plate (September–December 2009).
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