Volvo S60

Reliability, estimated running costs, and MOT data across 21 model years from 33,197 MOT tests in 2024.

Avg Pass Rate

80%

Total Tests

33,197

Highest Pass Rate

2019 (90%)

Years Covered

About the Volvo S60

The Volvo S60 was MOT tested 33,197 times in 2024 (DVSA data, retests included) across 21 model years (2000 to 2020), with an average pass rate of 80%. That's close to the average of 82% across all models in our data. Our records list diesel and petrol versions.

Best and Worst Years

Of the years with at least 100 tests, the 2019 model has the highest pass rate at 90% from 1,071 tests. The 2001 model has the lowest at 72%. With a 18 point gap, the year you choose makes a real difference. Newer cars usually pass more often simply because they are younger.

Reliability Trend

Newer Volvo S60s pass their MOT more often than older ones, by 9 percentage points on average, which is mostly down to age and wear.

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.

Estimated Running Costs

Fuel (Petrol, 1969cc)

£1,631

Road Tax

£200

MOT Test

£55

Predicted Repairs

£350

Total per year£2,236

Per month£186/mo

Based on 7,400 miles/year, average pump prices of 174.57p petrol and 199.33p diesel (GOV.UK weekly road fuel prices, week of 19 October 2026), and MOT pass rate data. Insurance not included.

Full 2020 details

How reliable is the Volvo S60?

vs average of all models-2% (82% avg)

vs Volvo brand average-7% (87% avg)

Best to worst year spread18 percentage points

Reliability trendImproving over years

Volvo S60 by Year

Click any year to see detailed running costs, reliability data, and comparisons with similar cars.

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

Questions about the Volvo S60

Is the Volvo S60 reliable?

Across its 21 model years in our data (2000 to 2020), the Volvo S60 averages an 80% MOT pass rate, from 33,197 tests (DVSA MOT data for tests in 2024, retests included). That's 2 points below the average of 82% across all models in the same data. The 2019 model has the highest pass rate of the years with at least 100 tests, at 90%.

Which year Volvo S60 has the best MOT pass rate?

Of the years with at least 100 tests, the 2019 Volvo S60 has the highest MOT pass rate at 90%, while the 2001 model has the lowest at 72%, a 18 point gap. Newer cars usually pass more often simply because they are younger, so compare years of a similar age.