2015 Volvo XC60 · 44,786 MOT tests
2015 Volvo XC60 reliability
2015 Volvo XC60s fail 21.9% of first MOT tests, 17% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 12 of 13 XC60 years (44,786 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Volvo XC60s: 19.5%)
- 21.9%
- first-time fail rate (all Volvo XC60s: 19.5%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 17% fewer
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 8
- 77,421
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 8
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 44,786
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2015 against the years either side
- 2014 cars: 17% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2015 car does worse)
- 2016 cars: 12% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2015 car does better)
- Weak spot: steering, 2.5% of tests fail here (67% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: windscreen, wipers and mirrors, 44% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2015 car carries a 64 plate (January–February 2015), or a 15 plate (March–August 2015), or a 65 plate (September–December 2015).
Common problems
What fails on a 2015 Volvo XC60
Fail rate by area
- Lights and electrics6.3%
- Suspension5.7%
- Tyres5.5%
- Brakes4.1%
- Steering2.5%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors2.2%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks1.8%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Coil spring fractured or broken 4.1%
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 2.59%
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 2.13%
Tread below 1.6mm is illegal and reduces grip in wet conditions, so the tyre must be replaced.
Track rod end dust cover damaged 1.21%
A damaged dust cover lets dirt into the ball joint, which speeds up wear and may lead to a costly replacement.
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.
Side repeater not working 1.12%
A failed side repeater means other road users cannot see your intended direction change, which is dangerous and must be fixed.
Common advisories
Tyre worn close to legal limit (14.62%) · Brake pads wearing thin (10.29%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (7.07%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (5.81%) · Brake discs showing some wear (3.75%) · Child seat limits belt inspection (3.24%)
Other years
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2015 Volvo XC60 reliable?
2015 Volvo XC60s fail 21.9% of first MOT tests, 17% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 12 of 13 XC60 years (44,786 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2015 Volvo XC60 MOT?
Most often coil spring fractured or broken (4.1% of tests), brake pads worn below 1.5mm (2.59% of tests), tyre tread below 1.6mm (2.13% of tests).
How many miles should a 2015 Volvo XC60 have done?
At its MOT aged about 8, a typical 2015 Volvo XC60 shows 77,421 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2015 car?
A car first registered in 2015 carries a 64 plate (January–February 2015), or a 15 plate (March–August 2015), or a 65 plate (September–December 2015).
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