Volvo XC60 Core B5 MHEV AWD Auto Reliability, MOT Pass Rate & Common Faults
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Is the Volvo XC60 Core B5 MHEV AWD Auto reliable? We analysed 698 real MOT tests across 649 vehicles to find out.
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The Volvo XC60 Core B5 MHEV AWD Auto is above average for reliability based on real UK MOT data. Here's everything you need to know before buying a used Volvo XC60 Core B5 MHEV AWD Auto.
Volvo XC60 Core B5 MHEV AWD Auto Number Plates
Number plates registered to a Volvo XC60 Core B5 MHEV AWD Auto. Click on any registration for full vehicle details — including MOT history, mileage records, previous owners and damage history.
Volvo XC60 Core B5 MHEV AWD Auto MOT Pass Rate by Year
How likely is a Volvo XC60 Core B5 MHEV AWD Auto to pass its MOT? Here's the pass rate for each registration year, newest first.
Volvo XC60 Core B5 MHEV AWD Auto Common Faults & Problems
These are the most common serious faults found on Volvo XC60 Core B5 MHEV AWD Auto models during MOT testing — flagged as dangerous or major failures that need immediate attention.
Volvo XC60 Core B5 MHEV AWD Auto MOT Data by Registration Year
Full breakdown of pass rate and mileage for each year. Use this to compare the Volvo XC60 Core B5 MHEV AWD Auto year you're looking at.
| Year | Tests | Pass Rate | Low Mi. | Typical Mi. | High Mi. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 262 | 97.3% | 20,020 | 27,066 | 33,211 |
| 2022 | 425 | 92.2% | 21,073 | 28,094 | 35,412 |
How Long Does a Volvo XC60 Core B5 MHEV AWD Auto Last?
Based on 649 Volvo XC60 Core B5 MHEV AWD Auto vehicles on UK roads.
Volvo XC60 Core B5 MHEV AWD Auto Mileage Distribution
Total mileage recorded across all Volvo XC60 Core B5 MHEV AWD Auto 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 XC60 Core B5 MHEV AWD Auto
Based on MOT pass rates across all registration years with sufficient test data.
97.3% MOT pass rate from 262 tests
92.2% MOT pass rate from 425 tests
The best year to buy a used Volvo XC60 Core B5 MHEV AWD Auto is 2023, which has the highest MOT pass rate at 97.3% across 262 tests. The 2022 model year has the lowest pass rate at 92.2% — if you're looking at one from that year, budget for potential repairs and get a thorough pre-purchase inspection.
How Does the Volvo XC60 Core B5 MHEV AWD Auto Compare?
MOT pass rates compared to similar models. Click any model for the full breakdown.
| Model | Pass Rate | Tests | Typical Mileage | Lifespan |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Volvo XC60 Core B5 MHEV AWD Auto THIS CAR | 94.1% | 698 | 27,373 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 |
| Mercedes-benz Gla 180 AMG Line Edition | 91% | 984 | 28,629 mi | — yrs |
Compared to the Volvo V70 (71.0% pass rate) and the Volvo V40 (73.7% pass rate), the Volvo XC60 Core B5 MHEV AWD Auto outperforms both on MOT reliability.
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The Volvo XC60 Core B5 MHEV AWD Auto has an overall MOT pass rate of 94.1% across 698 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 XC60 Core B5 MHEV AWD Auto with an expired or recently passed MOT, ask the seller whether any dangerous faults were found and fixed during the last test.
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.