2011 Volvo XC60 · 15,913 MOT tests
2011 Volvo XC60 reliability
2011 Volvo XC60s fail 29.2% of first MOT tests, 25% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 7 of 13 XC60 years (15,913 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Volvo XC60s: 19.5%)
- 29.2%
- first-time fail rate (all Volvo XC60s: 19.5%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 25% fewer
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 12
- 114,833
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 12
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 15,913
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2011 against the years either side
- 2010 cars: 28% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2011 car does worse)
- 2012 cars: 22% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2011 car does better)
- Strong point: exhaust, emissions and leaks, 73% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2011 car carries a 60 plate (January–February 2011), or a 11 plate (March–August 2011), or a 61 plate (September–December 2011).
Common problems
What fails on a 2011 Volvo XC60
Fail rate by area
- Lights and electrics11.6%
- Suspension10.5%
- Tyres5.7%
- Brakes5%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors3.2%
- Body, chassis and structure2.2%
- Steering2.1%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Coil spring fractured or broken 6.27%
A broken coil spring can leave the car sitting low or unstable, so it must be replaced before driving.
Tyre tread below 1.6mm 2.5%
Tread below 1.6mm is illegal and reduces grip in wet conditions, so the tyre must be replaced.
Brake pads worn below 1.5mm 2.41%
Pads worn below 1.5mm lose stopping power and can damage discs, so replacement is needed before the car is driven.
Headlamp aim set too low 1.52%
Headlamps aimed too low light the road poorly and reduce the driver's view ahead, especially at night.
CV joint boot split or insecure 1.48%
A split CV boot lets dirt in and grease out, so the joint wears and may need full replacement.
Wiper blade not clearing windscreen 1.36%
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 (16.32%) · Brake pads wearing thin (9.51%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (6.45%) · Suspension arm pin/bush showing wear (5.68%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (4.75%) · Brake discs showing some wear (3.39%)
Other years
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2011 Volvo XC60 reliable?
2011 Volvo XC60s fail 29.2% of first MOT tests, 25% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 7 of 13 XC60 years (15,913 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2011 Volvo XC60 MOT?
Most often coil spring fractured or broken (6.27% of tests), tyre tread below 1.6mm (2.5% of tests), brake pads worn below 1.5mm (2.41% of tests).
How many miles should a 2011 Volvo XC60 have done?
At its MOT aged about 12, a typical 2011 Volvo XC60 shows 114,833 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2011 car?
A car first registered in 2011 carries a 60 plate (January–February 2011), or a 11 plate (March–August 2011), or a 61 plate (September–December 2011).
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