Volvo S60 D5 SE Reliability, MOT Pass Rate & Common Faults
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Is the Volvo S60 D5 SE reliable? We analysed 710 real MOT tests across 223 vehicles to find out.
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The Volvo S60 D5 SE is about average for reliability based on real UK MOT data. Here's everything you need to know before buying a used Volvo S60 D5 SE.
Volvo S60 D5 SE Number Plates
Number plates registered to a Volvo S60 D5 SE. Click on any registration for full vehicle details — including MOT history, mileage records, previous owners and damage history.
Volvo S60 D5 SE Mileage — What's Normal?
How many miles does a typical Volvo S60 D5 SE owner drive per year? Use this to check if a car you're looking at has suspiciously low or high mileage.
Volvo S60 D5 SE Mileage Distribution
Total mileage recorded across all Volvo S60 D5 SE MOT tests. If the car you're looking at is above the 75th percentile, it's done more miles than most.
How Does the Volvo S60 D5 SE Compare?
MOT pass rates compared to similar models. Click any model for the full breakdown.
| Model | Pass Rate | Tests | Typical Mileage | Lifespan |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Volvo S60 D5 SE THIS CAR | 72.3% | 710 | 169,854 mi | — yrs |
| Volvo V70 | 71% | 1,930,508 | 113,181 mi | 29 yrs |
| Volvo V40 | 73.7% | 1,865,374 | 76,415 mi | 30 yrs |
| Volvo S40 | 69.9% | 1,390,271 | 84,701 mi | 30 yrs |
| Toyota Hilux HL3 D-4D 4X4 Dcb | 76.1% | 867 | 107,556 mi | — yrs |
Compared to the Volvo V70 (71.0% pass rate) and the Volvo V40 (73.7% pass rate), the Volvo S60 D5 SE sits in the middle of the pack on MOT reliability.
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The Volvo S60 D5 SE has an overall MOT pass rate of 72.3% across 710 real MOT tests — roughly in line with the UK average.
A typical Volvo S60 D5 SE owner drives around 6,832 miles per year. If the car you're looking at is significantly above this, expect more wear on suspension, brakes and tyres. If it's well below, the vehicle may have been sitting unused — check for perished rubber, corroded discs and stale fluids.
Before committing to a purchase, we recommend running a full vehicle history check on the specific car. This will reveal any outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies that the seller may not disclose — and that the MOT data alone can't tell you.