2017 Volvo XC60 · 51,930 MOT tests
2017 Volvo XC60 reliability
2017 Volvo XC60s fail 15.6% of first MOT tests, 20% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 10 of 13 XC60 years (51,930 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Volvo XC60s: 19.5%)
- 15.6%
- first-time fail rate (all Volvo XC60s: 19.5%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 20% fewer
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 6
- 55,148
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 6
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 51,930
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2017 against the years either side
- 2016 cars: 12% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2017 car does better)
- 2018 cars: 33% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2017 car does worse)
- Strong point: windscreen, wipers and mirrors, 43% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2017 car carries a 66 plate (January–February 2017), or a 17 plate (March–August 2017), or a 67 plate (September–December 2017).
Common problems
What fails on a 2017 Volvo XC60
Fail rate by area
- Tyres5%
- Lights and electrics4%
- Brakes3.8%
- Suspension2.2%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors1.9%
- Steering0.9%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks0.7%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Brake pads worn below 1.5mm 2.78%
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 1.57%
Tread below 1.6mm is illegal and reduces grip in wet conditions, so the tyre must be replaced.
Tyre cut reaching ply or cords 1.33%
A cut reaching the ply or cords weakens the tyre and can cause a burst, so it must be replaced.
Coil spring fractured or broken 1.31%
A broken coil spring can leave the car sitting low or unstable, so it must be replaced before driving.
Wiper blade not clearing windscreen 0.92%
Wipers that do not clear the windscreen reduce visibility in rain, which is a safety risk, so replace them.
Tyre ply or cords exposed 0.91%
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 (12.83%) · Brake pads wearing thin (12.05%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (8.73%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (4.93%) · Brake discs showing some wear (3.32%) · Child seat limits belt inspection (2.91%)
Other years
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2017 Volvo XC60 reliable?
2017 Volvo XC60s fail 15.6% of first MOT tests, 20% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 10 of 13 XC60 years (51,930 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2017 Volvo XC60 MOT?
Most often brake pads worn below 1.5mm (2.78% of tests), tyre tread below 1.6mm (1.57% of tests), tyre cut reaching ply or cords (1.33% of tests).
How many miles should a 2017 Volvo XC60 have done?
At its MOT aged about 6, a typical 2017 Volvo XC60 shows 55,148 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2017 car?
A car first registered in 2017 carries a 66 plate (January–February 2017), or a 17 plate (March–August 2017), or a 67 plate (September–December 2017).
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