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Volvo V60 P-star Engrd T8RCHRG AWD A Reliability, MOT Pass Rate & Common Faults

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Is the Volvo V60 P-star Engrd T8RCHRG AWD A reliable? We analysed 395 real MOT tests across 149 vehicles to find out.

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Data last updated: · Based on 395 real MOT tests
MOT Pass Rate
89.4%
Typical Mileage
36,617mi
Annual Mileage
9,310mi/yr
Est. Lifespan
yrs

The Volvo V60 P-star Engrd T8RCHRG 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 P-star Engrd T8RCHRG AWD A.

Volvo V60 P-star Engrd T8RCHRG AWD A Number Plates

Number plates registered to a Volvo V60 P-star Engrd T8RCHRG AWD A. Click on any registration for full vehicle details — including MOT history, mileage records, previous owners and damage history.

Volvo V60 P-star Engrd T8RCHRG AWD A MOT Pass Rate by Year

How likely is a Volvo V60 P-star Engrd T8RCHRG AWD A to pass its MOT? Here's the pass rate for each registration year, newest first.

87.2%
2021
93.7%
2020

Volvo V60 P-star Engrd T8RCHRG AWD A Common Faults & Problems

These are the most common serious faults found on Volvo V60 P-star Engrd T8RCHRG 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 ply or cords exposed 3
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 3
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 2
Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 2

Volvo V60 P-star Engrd T8RCHRG AWD A Mileage — What's Normal?

How many miles does a typical Volvo V60 P-star Engrd T8RCHRG 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
6,445 mi/yr
Typical
9,310 mi/yr
Average
10,377 mi/yr
Heavy usage
12,804 mi/yr

Volvo V60 P-star Engrd T8RCHRG AWD A MOT Data by Registration Year

Full breakdown of pass rate and mileage for each year. Use this to compare the Volvo V60 P-star Engrd T8RCHRG AWD A year you're looking at.

Year Tests Pass Rate Low Mi. Typical Mi. High Mi.
2021 288 87.2% 28,230 37,070 48,689
2020 63 93.7% 28,877 38,204 50,707

How Long Does a Volvo V60 P-star Engrd T8RCHRG AWD A Last?

Based on 149 Volvo V60 P-star Engrd T8RCHRG AWD A vehicles on UK roads.

Average
3.6 years
Median
4.0 years

Volvo V60 P-star Engrd T8RCHRG AWD A Mileage Distribution

Total mileage recorded across all Volvo V60 P-star Engrd T8RCHRG AWD A MOT tests. If the car you're looking at is above the 75th percentile, it's done more miles than most.

Median
36,617 mi
75th Percentile
48,320 mi
95th Percentile
84,838 mi
Max Recorded
157,746 mi

Best Year to Buy a Used Volvo V60 P-star Engrd T8RCHRG AWD A

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

Best year
2020

93.7% MOT pass rate from 63 tests

Year to avoid
2021

87.2% MOT pass rate from 288 tests

The best year to buy a used Volvo V60 P-star Engrd T8RCHRG AWD A is 2020, which has the highest MOT pass rate at 93.7% across 63 tests. The 2021 model year has the lowest pass rate at 87.2% — 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 P-star Engrd T8RCHRG 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 P-star Engrd T8RCHRG AWD A THIS CAR 89.4% 395 36,617 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
Honda Civic Elegance I-mmd CVT 93.5% 275 21,534 mi — yrs

Compared to the Volvo V70 (71.0% pass rate) and the Volvo V40 (73.7% pass rate), the Volvo V60 P-star Engrd T8RCHRG AWD A outperforms both on MOT reliability.

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Should you buy a used Volvo V60 P-star Engrd T8RCHRG AWD A?

The Volvo V60 P-star Engrd T8RCHRG AWD A has an overall MOT pass rate of 89.4% across 395 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 V60 P-star Engrd T8RCHRG 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 P-star Engrd T8RCHRG AWD A owner drives around 9,310 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 P-star Engrd T8RCHRG AWD A — Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Volvo V60 P-star Engrd T8RCHRG AWD A reliable?
Based on 395 MOT tests, the Volvo V60 P-star Engrd T8RCHRG AWD A has a 89.4% pass rate — above the UK average, suggesting good reliability.
What are the common problems on a Volvo V60 P-star Engrd T8RCHRG AWD A?
The most common failure point is general wear and tear.
How many miles does a Volvo V60 P-star Engrd T8RCHRG AWD A do per year?
The typical Volvo V60 P-star Engrd T8RCHRG AWD A does around 9,310 miles per year. Anything significantly above or below this is worth investigating.
How long does a Volvo V60 P-star Engrd T8RCHRG AWD A last?
Lifespan data is not yet available for this model.
Should I get a vehicle check before buying a Volvo V60 P-star Engrd T8RCHRG 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 P-star Engrd T8RCHRG AWD A?
Based on MOT pass rates, the best year to buy a used Volvo V60 P-star Engrd T8RCHRG AWD A is 2020 with a 93.7% pass rate across 63 tests.