2021 Volvo XC60 · 3,414 MOT tests
2021 Volvo XC60 reliability
2021 Volvo XC60s fail 7.1% of first MOT tests, 45% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 1 of 13 XC60 years (3,414 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Volvo XC60s: 19.5%)
- 7.1%
- first-time fail rate (all Volvo XC60s: 19.5%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 45% fewer
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 3
- 31,136
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 3
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 3,414
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2021 against the years either side
- 2020 cars: 37% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2021 car does better)
- Strong point: windscreen, wipers and mirrors, 58% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2021 car carries a 70 plate (January–February 2021), or a 21 plate (March–August 2021), or a 71 plate (September–December 2021).
Common problems
What fails on a 2021 Volvo XC60
Fail rate by area
- Tyres4%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors1.4%
- Lights and electrics1.3%
- Brakes0.4%
- Suspension0.2%
- Wheels0.1%
- Seat belts and airbags0.1%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Tyre cut reaching ply or cords 1.29%
A cut reaching the ply or cords weakens the tyre and can cause a burst, so it must be replaced.
Tyre tread below 1.6mm 0.76%
Tread below 1.6mm is illegal and reduces grip in wet conditions, so the tyre must be replaced.
LED or HID headlamp cleaner inoperative 0.53%
Without a working cleaner, dirt can build up on LED or HID lenses and reduce light output, so repair is needed.
Wiper blade not clearing windscreen 0.47%
Wipers that do not clear the windscreen reduce visibility in rain, which is a safety risk, so replace them.
Tyre ply or cords exposed 0.44%
Exposed ply or cords can let the tyre fail suddenly, so the tyre must be replaced before the car is driven.
Tyre bulge from structural failure 0.38%
A bulge means the tyre's structure has failed and it could burst suddenly, so it must be replaced at once.
Common advisories
Tyre worn close to legal limit (7.38%) · Brake pads wearing thin (2.05%) · Child seat limits belt inspection (1.79%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (1.64%) · Tyre has a shallow cut (1.55%) · Nail in tyre, monitor (1.2%)
Other years
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2021 Volvo XC60 reliable?
2021 Volvo XC60s fail 7.1% of first MOT tests, 45% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 1 of 13 XC60 years (3,414 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2021 Volvo XC60 MOT?
Most often tyre cut reaching ply or cords (1.29% of tests), tyre tread below 1.6mm (0.76% of tests), led or hid headlamp cleaner inoperative (0.53% of tests).
How many miles should a 2021 Volvo XC60 have done?
At its MOT aged about 3, a typical 2021 Volvo XC60 shows 31,136 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2021 car?
A car first registered in 2021 carries a 70 plate (January–February 2021), or a 21 plate (March–August 2021), or a 71 plate (September–December 2021).
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