Volvo V60 R-Design + T5 Auto (2020)

Estimated running costs and MOT pass rates from 134 MOT tests in 2024.

Annual Cost

£2,086

£174/month

MOT Pass Rate

91%

Excellent

Road Tax

£200

Standard rate/year

Est. Insurance

Grp 18-32

1969cc Petrol

Great Choice

91% pass rate, £2,086/year to run. 9 points above average.

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Petrol1969cc6 years old134 tests41k miles avg

Annual Running Costs

Fuel (Petrol, 1969cc)

~36 mpg

£1,631

Road Tax

Standard rate (from April 2017)

£200

MOT Test

£55

Predicted Repairs

Low estimate due to excellent reliability

£200

Total per year£2,086

Per month£174/mo

Per week£40/wk

Estimates based on 7,400 miles/year (UK average), petrol at 174.57p a litre (GOV.UK weekly average, week of 19 October 2026), GOV.UK road tax rates and repair likelihood from MOT data. Insurance not included. Cars registered from April 2017 pay the £200 standard rate, plus £440 a year for five years (from the second year) if they cost over £40,000 new (over £50,000 for electric cars).

Reliability Verdict

91% MOT pass rate(Excellent)

0%All-model avg: 82%100%

Excellent reliability. Very few MOT failures. That's 9 points above the average of 82% across all models in our data. It also outperforms the Volvo brand average of 87%.

91% of MOT tests on Volvo V60 R-Design + T5 Autos from 2020 ended in a pass in 2024, when they were about 4 years old. That's based on 134 tests across the UK, retests included. The average mileage recorded at those tests was 41,301 miles.

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How Does It Compare?

Rank among 2020 models1659th of 2,554(bottom half)

Rank among Volvo models274th of 619(top half)

vs average of all models+9%(82% avg)

vs 2020 models average-1%(92% avg)

vs Volvo average+4%(87% avg)

Mileage Analysis

41,301

Average miles

29,600

Expected for age

The average 2020 Volvo V60 R-Design + T5 Auto had 41,301 miles on the clock at its 2024 MOT, which is above the expected 29,600 miles for a 4-year-old car. Higher-mileage cars often have more motorway miles, which is generally less harmful than stop-start urban driving.

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Volvo V60 R-Design + T5 Auto by Year

Year	Pass Rate	Tests	Avg Mileage
2020	91%	134	41,301 mi
2019	89%	108	42,745 mi

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About the 2020 Volvo V60 R-Design + T5 Auto

The 2020 Volvo V60 R-Design + T5 Auto is a premium car. Our records list a 1969cc petrol engine, though engines vary between versions. 134 MOT tests were recorded on this model in 2024, making it a rare model on UK roads. Among all models from 2020, the average MOT pass rate is 92%, and this model falls short of that benchmark.

With an average of 41,301 miles recorded at its 2024 MOT tests, Volvo V60 R-Design + T5 Auto owners cover more miles than the average driver.

2020 Volvo V60 R-Design + T5 Auto Fuel Costs

The 1969cc petrol engine offers a reasonable balance between performance and economy. Expect around 36 mpg in mixed driving, which works out to roughly £1,631 per year with petrol at 174.57p per litre (GOV.UK weekly average, week of 19 October 2026; based on 7,400 miles per year).

What does it cost to own a 2020 Volvo V60 R-Design + T5 Auto?

Total estimated annual running cost is £2,086 (£174/month), broken down as £1,631 fuel, £200 road tax, £55 MOT, and £200 predicted repairs. The low repair estimate reflects the excellent 91% pass rate. These cars rarely fail their MOT, so unexpected bills are less likely.

Buying a Used 2020 Volvo V60 R-Design + T5 Auto

At 6 years old, the Volvo V60 R-Design + T5 Auto offers good value with plenty of life remaining. Most manufacturer warranties will have expired, so a pre-purchase inspection is worth the cost.

Common Issues to Watch For

These are typical issues for cars of this age, fuel type and engine size, not faults recorded on this model's MOT tests. Use them as a checklist when you view one.

Timing Chain / Belt

Watch out

At 6 years old, check whether the timing belt has been replaced (typically due every 5-7 years or 60,000-100,000 miles). A snapped belt can destroy the engine.

Service History

Low risk

Always request a full service history. Regular servicing is the single best indicator of how well a car has been maintained, regardless of mileage.

Running Costs Compared

How the 2020 Volvo V60 R-Design + T5 Auto stacks up against similar cars for estimated annual running costs, insurance group, and tax.

Car	Pass Rate	Fuel/yr	Tax/yr	Est. Ins. Group	Total/yr
Volvo V60 R-Design + T5 Auto(2020)	91%	£1,631	£200	Grp 18-32	£2,086
Volkswagen Golf(2019)	92%	£1,398	£200	Grp 12-25	£1,853-£233
Ford Kuga(2018)	90%	£1,398	£200	Grp 12-25	£1,853-£233
MINI Cooper(2018)	92%	£1,398	£200	Grp 12-25	£1,853-£233
Nissan Qashqai(2020)	93%	£1,398	£200	Grp 12-25	£1,853-£233

Estimates based on 7,400 miles/year, GOV.UK average pump prices for the week of 19 October 2026, GOV.UK road tax rates and MOT data. Insurance groups are our rough estimate from engine size, not official groups. Actual costs vary by driver, location, and usage.

Questions about the 2020 Volvo V60 R-Design + T5 Auto

Is the 2020 Volvo V60 R-Design + T5 Auto reliable?

Excellent reliability. Very few MOT failures. 91% of MOT tests on 2020 Volvo V60 R-Design + T5 Autos ended in a pass, from 134 tests (DVSA MOT data for tests in 2024, retests included). That's 9 points above the average of 82% across all models in the same data.

How much does a 2020 Volvo V60 R-Design + T5 Auto cost to run?

Our estimate is £2,086 a year (£174 a month): £1,631 fuel, £200 road tax, £55 MOT and £200 predicted repairs, based on 7,400 miles a year. Insurance is not included.

What is the MOT pass rate for a 2020 Volvo V60 R-Design + T5 Auto?

91% of 134 MOT tests on the 2020 Volvo V60 R-Design + T5 Auto ended in a pass (DVSA MOT data for tests in 2024, retests included). That ranks it 1659th of 2,554 models first registered in 2020 (bottom half).

Which year Volvo V60 R-Design + T5 Auto has the best MOT pass rate?

Of the years with at least 100 tests, the 2020 Volvo V60 R-Design + T5 Auto has the highest MOT pass rate at 91% and the 2019 the lowest at 89%. Newer cars usually pass more often simply because they are younger and have done fewer miles.

What is the average mileage for a 2020 Volvo V60 R-Design + T5 Auto?

The average mileage recorded at MOT tests on the 2020 Volvo V60 R-Design + T5 Auto is 41,301 miles, which is above the expected 29,600 miles for a 4-year-old car. Higher-mileage cars often have more motorway miles, which is generally less harmful than stop-start urban driving.