Volvo XC60 R-Design Pro B5 MHEV Auto

Reliability, estimated running costs, and MOT data across 2 model years from 450 MOT tests in 2024.

Avg Pass Rate

91%

Total Tests

450

Highest Pass Rate

2020 (92%)

Years Covered

About the Volvo XC60 R-Design Pro B5 MHEV Auto

The Volvo XC60 R-Design Pro B5 MHEV Auto was MOT tested 450 times in 2024 (DVSA data, retests included) across 2 model years (2020 to 2021), with an average pass rate of 91%. That's comfortably above the average of 82% across all models in our data. Our records list hybrid and petrol versions.

Best and Worst Years

Of the years with at least 100 tests, the 2020 model has the highest pass rate at 92% from 157 tests. The 2021 model has the lowest at 90%. 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 35,695 miles, while the newest (2021) averages 33,307 miles.

Compared to the Volvo brand average of 87%, the XC60 R-Design Pro B5 MHEV Auto performs 4 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.

Full 2021 details

How reliable is the Volvo XC60 R-Design Pro B5 MHEV Auto?

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

vs Volvo brand average+4% (87% avg)

Best to worst year spread2 percentage points

Volvo XC60 R-Design Pro B5 MHEV Auto by Year

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

Year	Pass Rate	Tests	Avg Mileage
2021	90%	293	33,307 mi
2020	92%	157	35,695 mi

Questions about the Volvo XC60 R-Design Pro B5 MHEV Auto

Is the Volvo XC60 R-Design Pro B5 MHEV Auto reliable?

Across its 2 model years in our data (2020 to 2021), the Volvo XC60 R-Design Pro B5 MHEV Auto averages a 91% MOT pass rate, from 450 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. The 2020 model has the highest pass rate of the years with at least 100 tests, at 92%.

Which year Volvo XC60 R-Design Pro B5 MHEV Auto has the best MOT pass rate?

Of the years with at least 100 tests, the 2020 Volvo XC60 R-Design Pro B5 MHEV Auto has the highest MOT pass rate at 92%, while the 2021 model has the lowest at 90%, a 2 point gap. Newer cars usually pass more often simply because they are younger, so compare years of a similar age.