Volvo V60
Reliability, running costs, and MOT data across 12 years from 57,257 real MOT tests.
Avg Pass Rate
83%
Total Tests
57,257
Best Year
2020 (94%)
Years Covered
12
About the Volvo V60
The Volvo V60 has been tested 57,257 times in 2026 MOT data across 12 model years (2010 to 2021), with an average pass rate of 83%. That's slightly above the national average of 82%. Available as petrol and diesel and hybrid.
Best and Worst Years
The 2020 model is the most reliable with a 94% pass rate from 99 tests. The 2021 model has the lowest at 70%. With a 24 point spread, choosing the right year makes a big difference to reliability.
Reliability Trend
Newer VOLVO V60s show better MOT pass rates than older ones, with an average improvement of 5 percentage points.
Mileage Across Years
The oldest model in our data (2010) averages 119,292 miles, while the newest (2021) averages 42,665 miles. Older models have covered serious mileage, so suspension and drivetrain wear are worth checking.
Compared to the Volvo brand average of 87%, the V60 is 4 points lower, placing it among the less reliable Volvo models.
Estimated Running Costs
Higher due to low pass rate
Based on 7,400 miles/year, current fuel prices, and MOT pass rate data. Insurance not included.
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Volvo V60 by Year
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