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Volvo XC60 Inscription Pro B5 MHEV A Reliability, MOT Pass Rate & Common Faults

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Is the Volvo XC60 Inscription Pro B5 MHEV A reliable? We analysed 402 real MOT tests across 131 vehicles to find out.

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Data last updated: · Based on 402 real MOT tests
MOT Pass Rate
89.8%
Typical Mileage
32,032mi
Annual Mileage
7,023mi/yr
Est. Lifespan
yrs

The Volvo XC60 Inscription Pro B5 MHEV A is above average for reliability based on real UK MOT data. Here's everything you need to know before buying a used Volvo XC60 Inscription Pro B5 MHEV A.

Volvo XC60 Inscription Pro B5 MHEV A Number Plates

Number plates registered to a Volvo XC60 Inscription Pro B5 MHEV A. Click on any registration for full vehicle details — including MOT history, mileage records, previous owners and damage history.

Volvo XC60 Inscription Pro B5 MHEV A MOT Pass Rate by Year

How likely is a Volvo XC60 Inscription Pro B5 MHEV A to pass its MOT? Here's the pass rate for each registration year, newest first.

88.4%
2021
92.6%
2020

Volvo XC60 Inscription Pro B5 MHEV A Common Faults & Problems

These are the most common serious faults found on Volvo XC60 Inscription Pro B5 MHEV A models during MOT testing — flagged as dangerous or major failures that need immediate attention.

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 2

Volvo XC60 Inscription Pro B5 MHEV A Mileage — What's Normal?

How many miles does a typical Volvo XC60 Inscription Pro B5 MHEV A owner drive per year? Use this to check if a car you're looking at has suspiciously low or high mileage.

Low usage
5,036 mi/yr
Typical
7,023 mi/yr
Average
9,225 mi/yr
Heavy usage
10,390 mi/yr

Volvo XC60 Inscription Pro B5 MHEV A MOT Data by Registration Year

Full breakdown of pass rate and mileage for each year. Use this to compare the Volvo XC60 Inscription Pro B5 MHEV A year you're looking at.

Year Tests Pass Rate Low Mi. Typical Mi. High Mi.
2021 198 88.4% 25,614 33,106 44,293
2020 148 92.6% 20,596 32,550 44,853

How Long Does a Volvo XC60 Inscription Pro B5 MHEV A Last?

Based on 131 Volvo XC60 Inscription Pro B5 MHEV A vehicles on UK roads.

Average
3.9 years
Median
4.0 years

Volvo XC60 Inscription Pro B5 MHEV A Mileage Distribution

Total mileage recorded across all Volvo XC60 Inscription Pro B5 MHEV A MOT tests. If the car you're looking at is above the 75th percentile, it's done more miles than most.

Median
32,032 mi
75th Percentile
44,433 mi
95th Percentile
67,440 mi
Max Recorded
108,578 mi

Best Year to Buy a Used Volvo XC60 Inscription Pro B5 MHEV A

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

Best year
2020

92.6% MOT pass rate from 148 tests

Year to avoid
2021

88.4% MOT pass rate from 198 tests

The best year to buy a used Volvo XC60 Inscription Pro B5 MHEV A is 2020, which has the highest MOT pass rate at 92.6% across 148 tests. The 2021 model year has the lowest pass rate at 88.4% — 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 Inscription Pro B5 MHEV A Compare?

MOT pass rates compared to similar models. Click any model for the full breakdown.

Model Pass Rate Tests Typical Mileage Lifespan
Volvo XC60 Inscription Pro B5 MHEV A THIS CAR 89.8% 402 32,032 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
BMW 116I Sport Turbo 90.3% 545 66,376 mi — yrs

Compared to the Volvo V70 (71.0% pass rate) and the Volvo V40 (73.7% pass rate), the Volvo XC60 Inscription Pro B5 MHEV A outperforms both on MOT reliability.

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Should you buy a used Volvo XC60 Inscription Pro B5 MHEV A?

The Volvo XC60 Inscription Pro B5 MHEV A has an overall MOT pass rate of 89.8% across 402 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 XC60 Inscription Pro B5 MHEV 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 XC60 Inscription Pro B5 MHEV A owner drives around 7,023 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 XC60 Inscription Pro B5 MHEV A — Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Volvo XC60 Inscription Pro B5 MHEV A reliable?
Based on 402 MOT tests, the Volvo XC60 Inscription Pro B5 MHEV A has a 89.8% pass rate — above the UK average, suggesting good reliability.
What are the common problems on a Volvo XC60 Inscription Pro B5 MHEV A?
The most common failure point is general wear and tear.
How many miles does a Volvo XC60 Inscription Pro B5 MHEV A do per year?
The typical Volvo XC60 Inscription Pro B5 MHEV A does around 7,023 miles per year. Anything significantly above or below this is worth investigating.
How long does a Volvo XC60 Inscription Pro B5 MHEV A last?
Lifespan data is not yet available for this model.
Should I get a vehicle check before buying a Volvo XC60 Inscription Pro B5 MHEV 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 XC60 Inscription Pro B5 MHEV A?
Based on MOT pass rates, the best year to buy a used Volvo XC60 Inscription Pro B5 MHEV A is 2020 with a 92.6% pass rate across 148 tests.