Volvo S60
Reliability, running costs, and MOT data across 21 years from 33,197 real MOT tests.
Avg Pass Rate
80%
Total Tests
33,197
Best Year
2019 (90%)
Years Covered
21
How reliable is the Volvo S60?
Volvo S60 by Year
| Year | Pass Rate | Tests | Avg Mileage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 83% | 36 | 44,031 mi |
| 2019 | 90% | 1,071 | 38,056 mi |
| 2018 | 88% | 1,441 | 55,705 mi |
| 2017 | 87% | 1,767 | 68,573 mi |
| 2016 | 86% | 1,927 | 85,551 mi |
| 2015 | 84% | 2,154 | 97,794 mi |
| 2014 | 83% | 2,489 | 107,514 mi |
| 2013 | 83% | 2,627 | 109,535 mi |
| 2012 | 79% | 3,269 | 114,338 mi |
| 2011 | 81% | 3,225 | 117,211 mi |
| 2010 | 81% | 1,220 | 119,219 mi |
| 2009 | 79% | 90 | 133,284 mi |
| 2008 | 74% | 646 | 127,219 mi |
| 2007 | 74% | 1,171 | 129,259 mi |
| 2006 | 76% | 1,969 | 128,079 mi |
| 2005 | 76% | 2,501 | 138,798 mi |
| 2004 | 73% | 2,166 | 141,332 mi |
| 2003 | 74% | 1,710 | 138,000 mi |
| 2002 | 77% | 1,124 | 137,890 mi |
| 2001 | 72% | 563 | 122,657 mi |
| 2000 | 81% | 31 | 142,993 mi |
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About the Volvo S60
The Volvo S60 has been tested 33,197 times in 2024 MOT data across 21 model years (2000 to 2020), with an average pass rate of 80%. That's close to the national average of 82%. Available as diesel and petrol.
Best and Worst Years
The 2019 model is the most reliable with a 90% pass rate from 1,071 tests. The 2001 model has the lowest at 72%. With a 18 point spread, choosing the right year makes a big difference to reliability.
Reliability Trend
Newer VOLVO S60s show better MOT pass rates than older ones, with an average improvement of 9 percentage points.
Mileage Across Years
The oldest model in our data (2000) averages 142,993 miles, while the newest (2020) averages 44,031 miles. Older models have covered serious mileage, so suspension and drivetrain wear are worth checking.
Compared to the Volvo brand average of 87%, the S60 is 7 points lower, placing it among the less reliable Volvo models.
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