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Volvo S60 R-design + T8 PHEV AWD A Reliability, MOT Pass Rate & Common Faults

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Is the Volvo S60 R-design + T8 PHEV AWD A reliable? We analysed 648 real MOT tests across 150 vehicles to find out.

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Data last updated: · Based on 648 real MOT tests
MOT Pass Rate
87.5%
Typical Mileage
40,077mi
Annual Mileage
8,933mi/yr
Est. Lifespan
yrs

The Volvo S60 R-design + T8 PHEV AWD A is above average for reliability based on real UK MOT data. Here's everything you need to know before buying a used Volvo S60 R-design + T8 PHEV AWD A.

Volvo S60 R-design + T8 PHEV AWD A Number Plates

Number plates registered to a Volvo S60 R-design + T8 PHEV AWD A. Click on any registration for full vehicle details — including MOT history, mileage records, previous owners and damage history.

Volvo S60 R-design + T8 PHEV AWD A MOT Pass Rate by Year

How likely is a Volvo S60 R-design + T8 PHEV AWD A to pass its MOT? Here's the pass rate for each registration year, newest first.

89.1%
2020
84%
2019

Volvo S60 R-design + T8 PHEV AWD A Common Faults & Problems

These are the most common serious faults found on Volvo S60 R-design + T8 PHEV AWD A models during MOT testing — flagged as dangerous or major failures that need immediate attention.

Tyre has ply or cords exposed 5
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 3
Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 3

Volvo S60 R-design + T8 PHEV AWD A Mileage — What's Normal?

How many miles does a typical Volvo S60 R-design + T8 PHEV AWD A owner drive per year? Use this to check if a car you're looking at has suspiciously low or high mileage.

Low usage
5,629 mi/yr
Typical
8,933 mi/yr
Average
11,020 mi/yr
Heavy usage
13,247 mi/yr

Volvo S60 R-design + T8 PHEV AWD A MOT Data by Registration Year

Full breakdown of pass rate and mileage for each year. Use this to compare the Volvo S60 R-design + T8 PHEV AWD A year you're looking at.

Year Tests Pass Rate Low Mi. Typical Mi. High Mi.
2020 385 89.1% 27,372 40,899 60,176
2019 243 84.0% 25,356 38,967 53,182

How Long Does a Volvo S60 R-design + T8 PHEV AWD A Last?

Based on 150 Volvo S60 R-design + T8 PHEV AWD A vehicles on UK roads.

Average
4.7 years
Median
5.0 years

Volvo S60 R-design + T8 PHEV AWD A Mileage Distribution

Total mileage recorded across all Volvo S60 R-design + T8 PHEV AWD A MOT tests. If the car you're looking at is above the 75th percentile, it's done more miles than most.

Median
40,077 mi
75th Percentile
56,800 mi
95th Percentile
100,555 mi
Max Recorded
195,820 mi

Best Year to Buy a Used Volvo S60 R-design + T8 PHEV AWD A

Based on MOT pass rates across all registration years with sufficient test data.

Best year
2020

89.1% MOT pass rate from 385 tests

Year to avoid
2019

84.0% MOT pass rate from 243 tests

The best year to buy a used Volvo S60 R-design + T8 PHEV AWD A is 2020, which has the highest MOT pass rate at 89.1% across 385 tests. The 2019 model year has the lowest pass rate at 84.0% — if you're looking at one from that year, budget for potential repairs and get a thorough pre-purchase inspection.

How Does the Volvo S60 R-design + T8 PHEV AWD A Compare?

MOT pass rates compared to similar models. Click any model for the full breakdown.

Model Pass Rate Tests Typical Mileage Lifespan
Volvo S60 R-design + T8 PHEV AWD A THIS CAR 87.5% 648 40,077 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
Abarth 595 Monster Yamaha 91.6% 359 18,318 mi — yrs

Compared to the Volvo V70 (71.0% pass rate) and the Volvo V40 (73.7% pass rate), the Volvo S60 R-design + T8 PHEV AWD A outperforms both on MOT reliability.

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Should you buy a used Volvo S60 R-design + T8 PHEV AWD A?

The Volvo S60 R-design + T8 PHEV AWD A has an overall MOT pass rate of 87.5% across 648 real MOT tests — comfortably above the UK average, which puts it among the more reliable models on UK roads.

On the safety side, the most frequently flagged dangerous fault is tyre has ply or cords exposed. Dangerous faults cause an immediate MOT failure and mean the vehicle is not roadworthy until repaired. If you're viewing a Volvo S60 R-design + T8 PHEV AWD A with an expired or recently passed MOT, ask the seller whether any dangerous faults were found and fixed during the last test.

A typical Volvo S60 R-design + T8 PHEV AWD A owner drives around 8,933 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.

Volvo S60 R-design + T8 PHEV AWD A — Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Volvo S60 R-design + T8 PHEV AWD A reliable?
Based on 648 MOT tests, the Volvo S60 R-design + T8 PHEV AWD A has a 87.5% pass rate — above the UK average, suggesting good reliability.
What are the common problems on a Volvo S60 R-design + T8 PHEV AWD A?
The most common failure point is general wear and tear.
How many miles does a Volvo S60 R-design + T8 PHEV AWD A do per year?
The typical Volvo S60 R-design + T8 PHEV AWD A does around 8,933 miles per year. Anything significantly above or below this is worth investigating.
How long does a Volvo S60 R-design + T8 PHEV AWD A last?
Lifespan data is not yet available for this model.
Should I get a vehicle check before buying a Volvo S60 R-design + T8 PHEV AWD A?
Yes. An MOT pass rate tells you about the model in general, but a vehicle history check reveals the specific car's finance, stolen, write-off and mileage history — things the seller may not disclose.
What is the best year to buy a Volvo S60 R-design + T8 PHEV AWD A?
Based on MOT pass rates, the best year to buy a used Volvo S60 R-design + T8 PHEV AWD A is 2020 with a 89.1% pass rate across 385 tests.