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Volvo V60 Cross Country + T5 AWD A Reliability, MOT Pass Rate & Common Faults

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Is the Volvo V60 Cross Country + T5 AWD A reliable? We analysed 929 real MOT tests across 228 vehicles to find out.

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Data last updated: · Based on 929 real MOT tests
MOT Pass Rate
91.4%
Typical Mileage
30,598mi
Annual Mileage
7,231mi/yr
Est. Lifespan
yrs

The Volvo V60 Cross Country + T5 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 V60 Cross Country + T5 AWD A.

Volvo V60 Cross Country + T5 AWD A Number Plates

Number plates registered to a Volvo V60 Cross Country + T5 AWD A. Click on any registration for full vehicle details — including MOT history, mileage records, previous owners and damage history.

Volvo V60 Cross Country + T5 AWD A MOT Pass Rate by Year

How likely is a Volvo V60 Cross Country + T5 AWD A to pass its MOT? Here's the pass rate for each registration year, newest first.

92.1%
2020
91%
2019

Volvo V60 Cross Country + T5 AWD A Common Faults & Problems

These are the most common serious faults found on Volvo V60 Cross Country + T5 AWD A models during MOT testing — flagged as dangerous or major failures that need immediate attention.

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 11
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 3
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 3
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 2
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 2
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 2

Volvo V60 Cross Country + T5 AWD A Mileage — What's Normal?

How many miles does a typical Volvo V60 Cross Country + T5 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
4,749 mi/yr
Typical
7,231 mi/yr
Average
7,984 mi/yr
Heavy usage
9,995 mi/yr

Volvo V60 Cross Country + T5 AWD A MOT Data by Registration Year

Full breakdown of pass rate and mileage for each year. Use this to compare the Volvo V60 Cross Country + T5 AWD A year you're looking at.

Year Tests Pass Rate Low Mi. Typical Mi. High Mi.
2020 517 92.1% 20,225 28,980 42,169
2019 391 91.0% 21,166 32,737 43,828

How Long Does a Volvo V60 Cross Country + T5 AWD A Last?

Based on 228 Volvo V60 Cross Country + T5 AWD A vehicles on UK roads.

Average
4.9 years
Median
5.0 years

Volvo V60 Cross Country + T5 AWD A Mileage Distribution

Total mileage recorded across all Volvo V60 Cross Country + T5 AWD A MOT tests. If the car you're looking at is above the 75th percentile, it's done more miles than most.

Median
30,598 mi
75th Percentile
43,542 mi
95th Percentile
67,065 mi
Max Recorded
101,768 mi

Best Year to Buy a Used Volvo V60 Cross Country + T5 AWD A

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

Best year
2020

92.1% MOT pass rate from 517 tests

Year to avoid
2019

91.0% MOT pass rate from 391 tests

The best year to buy a used Volvo V60 Cross Country + T5 AWD A is 2020, which has the highest MOT pass rate at 92.1% across 517 tests. The 2019 model year has the lowest pass rate at 91.0% — if you're looking at one from that year, budget for potential repairs and get a thorough pre-purchase inspection.

How Does the Volvo V60 Cross Country + T5 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 V60 Cross Country + T5 AWD A THIS CAR 91.4% 929 30,598 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
Citroen C5 Aircross 84.9% 676 30,124 mi — yrs

Compared to the Volvo V70 (71.0% pass rate) and the Volvo V40 (73.7% pass rate), the Volvo V60 Cross Country + T5 AWD A outperforms both on MOT reliability.

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Should you buy a used Volvo V60 Cross Country + T5 AWD A?

The Volvo V60 Cross Country + T5 AWD A has an overall MOT pass rate of 91.4% across 929 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 brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick. Dangerous faults cause an immediate MOT failure and mean the vehicle is not roadworthy until repaired. If you're viewing a Volvo V60 Cross Country + T5 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 V60 Cross Country + T5 AWD A owner drives around 7,231 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 V60 Cross Country + T5 AWD A — Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Volvo V60 Cross Country + T5 AWD A reliable?
Based on 929 MOT tests, the Volvo V60 Cross Country + T5 AWD A has a 91.4% pass rate — above the UK average, suggesting good reliability.
What are the common problems on a Volvo V60 Cross Country + T5 AWD A?
The most common failure point is general wear and tear.
How many miles does a Volvo V60 Cross Country + T5 AWD A do per year?
The typical Volvo V60 Cross Country + T5 AWD A does around 7,231 miles per year. Anything significantly above or below this is worth investigating.
How long does a Volvo V60 Cross Country + T5 AWD A last?
Lifespan data is not yet available for this model.
Should I get a vehicle check before buying a Volvo V60 Cross Country + T5 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 V60 Cross Country + T5 AWD A?
Based on MOT pass rates, the best year to buy a used Volvo V60 Cross Country + T5 AWD A is 2020 with a 92.1% pass rate across 517 tests.