2013 Volvo XC60 · 18,414 MOT tests
2013 Volvo XC60 reliability
2013 Volvo XC60s fail 25.2% of first MOT tests, 24% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 8 of 13 XC60 years (18,414 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Volvo XC60s: 19.5%)
- 25.2%
- first-time fail rate (all Volvo XC60s: 19.5%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 24% fewer
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 10
- 95,018
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 10
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 18,414
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2013 against the years either side
- 2012 cars: 22% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2013 car does better)
- 2014 cars: 17% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2013 car does better)
- Weak spot: steering, 3.4% of tests fail here (37% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: body, chassis and structure, 56% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2013 car carries a 62 plate (January–February 2013), or a 13 plate (March–August 2013), or a 63 plate (September–December 2013).
Common problems
What fails on a 2013 Volvo XC60
Fail rate by area
- Suspension9.9%
- Lights and electrics7.2%
- Tyres5.1%
- Brakes4.1%
- Steering3.4%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors2.6%
- Body, chassis and structure1.5%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Coil spring fractured or broken 7.32%
A broken coil spring can leave the car sitting low or unstable, so it must be replaced before driving.
Tyre tread below 1.6mm 2.17%
Tread below 1.6mm is illegal and reduces grip in wet conditions, so the tyre must be replaced.
Brake pads worn below 1.5mm 2.05%
Pads worn below 1.5mm lose stopping power and can damage discs, so replacement is needed before the car is driven.
Wiper blade not clearing windscreen 1.31%
Wipers that do not clear the windscreen reduce visibility in rain, which is a safety risk, so replace them.
Tyre cut reaching ply or cords 1.18%
A cut reaching the ply or cords weakens the tyre and can cause a burst, so it must be replaced.
Track rod end dust cover damaged 1.15%
A damaged dust cover lets dirt into the ball joint, which speeds up wear and may lead to a costly replacement.
Common advisories
Tyre worn close to legal limit (15.08%) · Brake pads wearing thin (9.13%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (5.68%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (4.69%) · Suspension arm pin/bush showing wear (3.67%) · Brake discs showing some wear (3.51%)
Other years
Every Volvo XC60 year
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2013 Volvo XC60 reliable?
2013 Volvo XC60s fail 25.2% of first MOT tests, 24% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 8 of 13 XC60 years (18,414 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2013 Volvo XC60 MOT?
Most often coil spring fractured or broken (7.32% of tests), tyre tread below 1.6mm (2.17% of tests), brake pads worn below 1.5mm (2.05% of tests).
How many miles should a 2013 Volvo XC60 have done?
At its MOT aged about 10, a typical 2013 Volvo XC60 shows 95,018 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2013 car?
A car first registered in 2013 carries a 62 plate (January–February 2013), or a 13 plate (March–August 2013), or a 63 plate (September–December 2013).
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