2018 Volvo XC60 · 37,105 MOT tests
2018 Volvo XC60 reliability
2018 Volvo XC60s fail 10.9% of first MOT tests, 33% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 3 of 13 XC60 years (37,105 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Volvo XC60s: 19.5%)
- 10.9%
- first-time fail rate (all Volvo XC60s: 19.5%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 33% fewer
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 4
- 44,647
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 4
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 37,105
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2018 against the years either side
- 2017 cars: 20% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2018 car does better)
- 2019 cars: 28% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2018 car does better)
- Weak spot: brakes, 3.5% of tests fail here (12% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: lights and electrics, 72% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2018 car carries a 67 plate (January–February 2018), or a 18 plate (March–August 2018), or a 68 plate (September–December 2018).
Common problems
What fails on a 2018 Volvo XC60
Fail rate by area
- Tyres4.4%
- Brakes3.5%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors1.8%
- Lights and electrics1.2%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks0.7%
- Suspension0.3%
- Steering0.2%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Brake pads worn below 1.5mm 2.82%
Pads worn below 1.5mm lose stopping power and can damage discs, so replacement is needed before the car is driven.
Tyre cut reaching ply or cords 1.71%
A cut reaching the ply or cords weakens the tyre and can cause a burst, so it must be replaced.
Wiper blade not clearing windscreen 1.18%
Wipers that do not clear the windscreen reduce visibility in rain, which is a safety risk, so replace them.
Tyre tread below 1.6mm 0.9%
Tread below 1.6mm is illegal and reduces grip in wet conditions, so the tyre must be replaced.
Tyre ply or cords exposed 0.6%
Exposed ply or cords can let the tyre fail suddenly, so the tyre must be replaced before the car is driven.
Diesel engine warning light faulty 0.34%
A lit or non-working engine warning light can hide faults, so diagnosis is needed before buying.
Common advisories
Brake pads wearing thin (12.27%) · Tyre worn close to legal limit (10.24%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (8.33%) · Child seat limits belt inspection (2.9%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (2.55%) · Tyre has a shallow cut (2.05%)
Other years
Every Volvo XC60 year
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2018 Volvo XC60 reliable?
2018 Volvo XC60s fail 10.9% of first MOT tests, 33% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 3 of 13 XC60 years (37,105 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2018 Volvo XC60 MOT?
Most often brake pads worn below 1.5mm (2.82% of tests), tyre cut reaching ply or cords (1.71% of tests), wiper blade not clearing windscreen (1.18% of tests).
How many miles should a 2018 Volvo XC60 have done?
At its MOT aged about 4, a typical 2018 Volvo XC60 shows 44,647 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2018 car?
A car first registered in 2018 carries a 67 plate (January–February 2018), or a 18 plate (March–August 2018), or a 68 plate (September–December 2018).
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