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Volvo XC60 Inscription B5 MHEV Awd A

Reliability, estimated running costs, and MOT data across 2 model years from 892 MOT tests in 2024.

Avg Pass Rate

93%

Total Tests

892

Highest Pass Rate

2021 (94%)

Years Covered

2

About the Volvo XC60 Inscription B5 MHEV Awd A

The Volvo XC60 Inscription B5 MHEV Awd A was MOT tested 892 times in 2024 (DVSA data, retests included) across 2 model years (2020 to 2021), with an average pass rate of 93%. That's comfortably above the average of 82% across all models in our data. Our records list hybrid versions.

Best and Worst Years

Of the years with at least 100 tests, the 2021 model has the highest pass rate at 94% from 462 tests. The 2020 model has the lowest at 92%. With just a 2 point gap, pass rates are similar across these years. Newer cars usually pass more often simply because they are younger.

Mileage Across Years

The oldest model in our data (2020) averages 32,022 miles, while the newest (2021) averages 25,880 miles.

Compared to the Volvo brand average of 87%, the XC60 Inscription B5 MHEV Awd A performs 6 points better, making it one of the more reliable options in the Volvo range.

Estimated Running Costs

Fuel (Hybrid, 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.

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How reliable is the Volvo XC60 Inscription B5 MHEV Awd A?

vs average of all models+11% (82% avg)
vs Volvo brand average+6% (87% avg)
Best to worst year spread2 percentage points

Volvo XC60 Inscription B5 MHEV Awd A by Year

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

YearPass RateTestsAvg Mileage
202194%46225,880 mi
202092%43032,022 mi

Questions about the Volvo XC60 Inscription B5 MHEV Awd A

Is the Volvo XC60 Inscription B5 MHEV Awd A reliable?

Across its 2 model years in our data (2020 to 2021), the Volvo XC60 Inscription B5 MHEV Awd A averages a 93% MOT pass rate, from 892 tests (DVSA MOT data for tests in 2024, retests included). That's 11 points above the average of 82% across all models in the same data. The 2021 model has the highest pass rate of the years with at least 100 tests, at 94%.

Which year Volvo XC60 Inscription B5 MHEV Awd A has the best MOT pass rate?

Of the years with at least 100 tests, the 2021 Volvo XC60 Inscription B5 MHEV Awd A has the highest MOT pass rate at 94%, while the 2020 model has the lowest at 92%, a 2 point gap. Newer cars usually pass more often simply because they are younger, so compare years of a similar age.

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