Volvo XC60

Reliability, estimated running costs, and MOT data across 15 model years from 165,923 MOT tests in 2024.

Avg Pass Rate

86%

Total Tests

165,923

Highest Pass Rate

2019 (92%)

Years Covered

About the Volvo XC60

The Volvo XC60 was MOT tested 165,923 times in 2024 (DVSA data, retests included) across 15 model years (2008 to 2022), with an average pass rate of 86%. That's slightly above the average of 82% across all models in our data. Our records list petrol and diesel versions.

Best and Worst Years

Of the years with at least 100 tests, the 2019 model has the highest pass rate at 92% from 11,442 tests. The 2008 model has the lowest at 76%. With a 16 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 XC60s pass their MOT more often than older ones, by 8 percentage points on average, which is mostly down to age and wear.

Mileage Across Years

The oldest model in our data (2008) averages 135,474 miles, while the newest (2022) averages 23,208 miles. Older models have covered serious mileage, so suspension and drivetrain wear are worth checking.

Estimated Running Costs

Fuel (Petrol, 1969cc)

£1,631

Road Tax

£200

MOT Test

£55

Predicted Repairs

£200

Total per year£2,086

Per month£174/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 2022 details

How reliable is the Volvo XC60?

vs average of all models+4% (82% avg)

vs Volvo brand average-1% (87% avg)

Best to worst year spread16 percentage points

Reliability trendImproving over years

Volvo XC60 by Year

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

Year	Pass Rate	Tests	Avg Mileage
2022	90%	31	23,208 mi
2021	95%	86	28,103 mi
2020	92%	330	35,894 mi
2019	92%	11,442	46,221 mi
2018	91%	19,032	55,606 mi
2017	88%	26,403	66,615 mi
2016	86%	26,497	77,072 mi
2015	85%	23,236	89,084 mi
2014	84%	17,077	99,614 mi
2013	83%	9,840	104,956 mi
2012	82%	9,177	115,435 mi
2011	81%	8,503	123,714 mi
2010	81%	7,990	130,067 mi
2009	81%	5,740	132,049 mi
2008	76%	539	135,474 mi

Questions about the Volvo XC60

Is the Volvo XC60 reliable?

Across its 15 model years in our data (2008 to 2022), the Volvo XC60 averages an 86% MOT pass rate, from 165,923 tests (DVSA MOT data for tests in 2024, retests included). That's 4 points above 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 92%.

Which year Volvo XC60 has the best MOT pass rate?

Of the years with at least 100 tests, the 2019 Volvo XC60 has the highest MOT pass rate at 92%, while the 2008 model has the lowest at 76%, a 16 point gap. Newer cars usually pass more often simply because they are younger, so compare years of a similar age.