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Volvo V60 R-design + D4 Auto Reliability, MOT Pass Rate & Common Faults

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Is the Volvo V60 R-design + D4 Auto reliable? We analysed 1,385 real MOT tests across 310 vehicles to find out.

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Data last updated: · Based on 1,385 real MOT tests
MOT Pass Rate
85.9%
Typical Mileage
48,092mi
Annual Mileage
10,346mi/yr
Est. Lifespan
yrs

The Volvo V60 R-design + D4 Auto 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 + D4 Auto.

Volvo V60 R-design + D4 Auto Number Plates

Number plates registered to a Volvo V60 R-design + D4 Auto. Click on any registration for full vehicle details — including MOT history, mileage records, previous owners and damage history.

Volvo V60 R-design + D4 Auto MOT Pass Rate by Year

How likely is a Volvo V60 R-design + D4 Auto to pass its MOT? Here's the pass rate for each registration year, newest first.

87.6%
2020
84.7%
2019

Volvo V60 R-design + D4 Auto Common Faults & Problems

These are the most common serious faults found on Volvo V60 R-design + D4 Auto models during MOT testing — flagged as dangerous or major failures that need immediate attention.

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 33
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 14
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 10
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 7
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 7
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 7
Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 5

Volvo V60 R-design + D4 Auto Mileage — What's Normal?

How many miles does a typical Volvo V60 R-design + D4 Auto owner drive per year? Use this to check if a car you're looking at has suspiciously low or high mileage.

Low usage
7,032 mi/yr
Typical
10,346 mi/yr
Average
11,575 mi/yr
Heavy usage
14,473 mi/yr

Volvo V60 R-design + D4 Auto MOT Data by Registration Year

Full breakdown of pass rate and mileage for each year. Use this to compare the Volvo V60 R-design + D4 Auto year you're looking at.

Year Tests Pass Rate Low Mi. Typical Mi. High Mi.
2020 676 87.6% 33,376 49,884 71,732
2019 688 84.7% 32,078 47,384 63,435

How Long Does a Volvo V60 R-design + D4 Auto Last?

Based on 310 Volvo V60 R-design + D4 Auto vehicles on UK roads.

Average
5.0 years
Median
5.0 years

Volvo V60 R-design + D4 Auto Mileage Distribution

Total mileage recorded across all Volvo V60 R-design + D4 Auto MOT tests. If the car you're looking at is above the 75th percentile, it's done more miles than most.

Median
48,092 mi
75th Percentile
66,967 mi
95th Percentile
105,558 mi
Max Recorded
181,530 mi

Best Year to Buy a Used Volvo V60 R-design + D4 Auto

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

Best year
2020

87.6% MOT pass rate from 676 tests

Year to avoid
2019

84.7% MOT pass rate from 688 tests

The best year to buy a used Volvo V60 R-design + D4 Auto is 2020, which has the highest MOT pass rate at 87.6% across 676 tests. The 2019 model year has the lowest pass rate at 84.7% — 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 + D4 Auto 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 + D4 Auto THIS CAR 85.9% 1,385 48,092 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 NES125-2 83.1% 1,020 14,172 mi 24 yrs

Compared to the Volvo V70 (71.0% pass rate) and the Volvo V40 (73.7% pass rate), the Volvo V60 R-design + D4 Auto outperforms both on MOT reliability.

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Should you buy a used Volvo V60 R-design + D4 Auto?

The Volvo V60 R-design + D4 Auto has an overall MOT pass rate of 85.9% across 1,385 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 + D4 Auto 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 + D4 Auto owner drives around 10,346 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 R-design + D4 Auto — Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Volvo V60 R-design + D4 Auto reliable?
Based on 1,385 MOT tests, the Volvo V60 R-design + D4 Auto has a 85.9% pass rate — above the UK average, suggesting good reliability.
What are the common problems on a Volvo V60 R-design + D4 Auto?
The most common failure point is general wear and tear.
How many miles does a Volvo V60 R-design + D4 Auto do per year?
The typical Volvo V60 R-design + D4 Auto does around 10,346 miles per year. Anything significantly above or below this is worth investigating.
How long does a Volvo V60 R-design + D4 Auto last?
Lifespan data is not yet available for this model.
Should I get a vehicle check before buying a Volvo V60 R-design + D4 Auto?
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 R-design + D4 Auto?
Based on MOT pass rates, the best year to buy a used Volvo V60 R-design + D4 Auto is 2020 with a 87.6% pass rate across 676 tests.