2016 Volvo XC60 · 51,853 MOT tests
2016 Volvo XC60 reliability
2016 Volvo XC60s fail 19.9% of first MOT tests, 12% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 13 of 13 XC60 years (51,853 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Volvo XC60s: 19.5%)
- 19.9%
- first-time fail rate (all Volvo XC60s: 19.5%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 12% fewer
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 7
- 65,693
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 7
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 51,853
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2016 against the years either side
- 2015 cars: 17% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2016 car does worse)
- 2017 cars: 20% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2016 car does worse)
- Weak spot: steering, 1.5% of tests fail here (52% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: windscreen, wipers and mirrors, 45% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2016 car carries a 65 plate (January–February 2016), or a 16 plate (March–August 2016), or a 66 plate (September–December 2016).
Common problems
What fails on a 2016 Volvo XC60
Fail rate by area
- Lights and electrics6.5%
- Tyres5.6%
- Brakes4.2%
- Suspension4%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors2%
- Steering1.5%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks1.4%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Brake pads worn below 1.5mm 2.96%
Pads worn below 1.5mm lose stopping power and can damage discs, so replacement is needed before the car is driven.
Coil spring fractured or broken 2.74%
A broken coil spring can leave the car sitting low or unstable, so it must be replaced before driving.
Tyre tread below 1.6mm 2.08%
Tread below 1.6mm is illegal and reduces grip in wet conditions, so the tyre must be replaced.
Side repeater not working 1.38%
A failed side repeater means other road users cannot see your intended direction change, which is dangerous and must be fixed.
Tyre cut reaching ply or cords 1.25%
A cut reaching the ply or cords weakens the tyre and can cause a burst, so it must be replaced.
Tyre ply or cords exposed 1.08%
Exposed ply or cords can let the tyre fail suddenly, so the tyre must be replaced before the car is driven.
Common advisories
Tyre worn close to legal limit (14.23%) · Brake pads wearing thin (11.24%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (7.76%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (5.7%) · Brake discs showing some wear (3.51%) · Child seat limits belt inspection (2.83%)
Other years
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2016 Volvo XC60 reliable?
2016 Volvo XC60s fail 19.9% of first MOT tests, 12% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 13 of 13 XC60 years (51,853 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2016 Volvo XC60 MOT?
Most often brake pads worn below 1.5mm (2.96% of tests), coil spring fractured or broken (2.74% of tests), tyre tread below 1.6mm (2.08% of tests).
How many miles should a 2016 Volvo XC60 have done?
At its MOT aged about 7, a typical 2016 Volvo XC60 shows 65,693 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2016 car?
A car first registered in 2016 carries a 65 plate (January–February 2016), or a 16 plate (March–August 2016), or a 66 plate (September–December 2016).
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