CarVerify

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

Free Volvo S60 R-design T8 Recharge AWD A car check

Is the Volvo S60 R-design T8 Recharge AWD A reliable? We analysed 323 real MOT tests across 152 vehicles to find out.

Got a specific Volvo S60 R-design T8 Recharge AWD A? Enter the reg for a free check:

Free basic check Reports from £4.99 Results in seconds
Data last updated: · Based on 323 real MOT tests
MOT Pass Rate
91.6%
Typical Mileage
36,492mi
Annual Mileage
7,445mi/yr
Est. Lifespan
yrs

The Volvo S60 R-design T8 Recharge 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 Recharge AWD A.

Volvo S60 R-design T8 Recharge AWD A Number Plates

Number plates registered to a Volvo S60 R-design T8 Recharge 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 Recharge AWD A MOT Pass Rate by Year

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

95.2%
2022
89.6%
2021

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

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

Tyre has ply or cords exposed 3
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 2
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 2354019 2
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 2
Tyre has ply or cords damaged 1
Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 1
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 1

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

How many miles does a typical Volvo S60 R-design T8 Recharge 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
4,621 mi/yr
Typical
7,445 mi/yr
Average
8,986 mi/yr
Heavy usage
11,438 mi/yr

Volvo S60 R-design T8 Recharge 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 Recharge AWD A year you're looking at.

Year Tests Pass Rate Low Mi. Typical Mi. High Mi.
2022 104 95.2% 25,908 36,660 51,704
2021 154 89.6% 28,182 40,486 54,445

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

Based on 152 Volvo S60 R-design T8 Recharge AWD A vehicles on UK roads.

Average
3.2 years
Median
3.0 years

Volvo S60 R-design T8 Recharge AWD A Mileage Distribution

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

Median
36,492 mi
75th Percentile
51,682 mi
95th Percentile
83,510 mi
Max Recorded
109,500 mi

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

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

Best year
2022

95.2% MOT pass rate from 104 tests

Year to avoid
2021

89.6% MOT pass rate from 154 tests

The best year to buy a used Volvo S60 R-design T8 Recharge AWD A is 2022, which has the highest MOT pass rate at 95.2% across 104 tests. The 2021 model year has the lowest pass rate at 89.6% — 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 Recharge 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 Recharge AWD A THIS CAR 91.6% 323 36,492 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
Nissan Micra N-connecta Ig-t 84.8% 394 36,490 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 Recharge AWD A outperforms both on MOT reliability.

Found a Volvo S60 R-design T8 Recharge AWD A you like?

Run a full vehicle history check on the specific car. See finance, stolen, write-off, mileage and MOT data for that exact vehicle.

Check a specific Volvo S60 R-design T8 Recharge AWD A

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

The Volvo S60 R-design T8 Recharge AWD A has an overall MOT pass rate of 91.6% across 323 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 Recharge 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 Recharge AWD A owner drives around 7,445 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 Recharge AWD A — Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Volvo S60 R-design T8 Recharge AWD A reliable?
Based on 323 MOT tests, the Volvo S60 R-design T8 Recharge AWD A has a 91.6% pass rate — above the UK average, suggesting good reliability.
What are the common problems on a Volvo S60 R-design T8 Recharge AWD A?
The most common failure point is general wear and tear.
How many miles does a Volvo S60 R-design T8 Recharge AWD A do per year?
The typical Volvo S60 R-design T8 Recharge AWD A does around 7,445 miles per year. Anything significantly above or below this is worth investigating.
How long does a Volvo S60 R-design T8 Recharge 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 Recharge 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 Recharge AWD A?
Based on MOT pass rates, the best year to buy a used Volvo S60 R-design T8 Recharge AWD A is 2022 with a 95.2% pass rate across 104 tests.