Volvo V60 R-design + D3 Reliability, MOT Pass Rate & Common Faults
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Is the Volvo V60 R-design + D3 reliable? We analysed 520 real MOT tests across 125 vehicles to find out.
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The Volvo V60 R-design + D3 is above average for reliability based on real UK MOT data. Here's everything you need to know before buying a used Volvo V60 R-design + D3.
Volvo V60 R-design + D3 Number Plates
Number plates registered to a Volvo V60 R-design + D3. Click on any registration for full vehicle details — including MOT history, mileage records, previous owners and damage history.
Volvo V60 R-design + D3 MOT Pass Rate by Year
How likely is a Volvo V60 R-design + D3 to pass its MOT? Here's the pass rate for each registration year, newest first.
Volvo V60 R-design + D3 Common Faults & Problems
These are the most common serious faults found on Volvo V60 R-design + D3 models during MOT testing — flagged as dangerous or major failures that need immediate attention.
Volvo V60 R-design + D3 Mileage — What's Normal?
How many miles does a typical Volvo V60 R-design + D3 owner drive per year? Use this to check if a car you're looking at has suspiciously low or high mileage.
Volvo V60 R-design + D3 MOT Data by Registration Year
Full breakdown of pass rate and mileage for each year. Use this to compare the Volvo V60 R-design + D3 year you're looking at.
| Year | Tests | Pass Rate | Low Mi. | Typical Mi. | High Mi. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 309 | 83.5% | 30,924 | 47,670 | 69,056 |
| 2019 | 202 | 83.7% | 33,004 | 48,692 | 71,848 |
How Long Does a Volvo V60 R-design + D3 Last?
Based on 125 Volvo V60 R-design + D3 vehicles on UK roads.
Volvo V60 R-design + D3 Mileage Distribution
Total mileage recorded across all Volvo V60 R-design + D3 MOT tests. If the car you're looking at is above the 75th percentile, it's done more miles than most.
Best Year to Buy a Used Volvo V60 R-design + D3
Based on MOT pass rates across all registration years with sufficient test data.
83.7% MOT pass rate from 202 tests
83.5% MOT pass rate from 309 tests
The best year to buy a used Volvo V60 R-design + D3 is 2019, which has the highest MOT pass rate at 83.7% across 202 tests. The 2020 model year has the lowest pass rate at 83.5% — 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 R-design + D3 Compare?
MOT pass rates compared to similar models. Click any model for the full breakdown.
| Model | Pass Rate | Tests | Typical Mileage | Lifespan |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Volvo V60 R-design + D3 THIS CAR | 83.5% | 520 | 49,042 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 |
| Ford Mondeo Edge TDCI 125 6G | 81.7% | 372 | 137,903 mi | — yrs |
Compared to the Volvo V70 (71.0% pass rate) and the Volvo V40 (73.7% pass rate), the Volvo V60 R-design + D3 outperforms both on MOT reliability.
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The Volvo V60 R-design + D3 has an overall MOT pass rate of 83.5% across 520 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 tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm. Dangerous faults cause an immediate MOT failure and mean the vehicle is not roadworthy until repaired. If you're viewing a Volvo V60 R-design + D3 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 R-design + D3 owner drives around 10,564 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.