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Volvo XC60 P-str Engrd T8RCHRG AWD A Reliability, MOT Pass Rate & Common Faults

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Is the Volvo XC60 P-str Engrd T8RCHRG AWD A reliable? We analysed 451 real MOT tests across 186 vehicles to find out.

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Data last updated: · Based on 451 real MOT tests
MOT Pass Rate
91.8%
Typical Mileage
33,415mi
Annual Mileage
8,833mi/yr
Est. Lifespan
yrs

The Volvo XC60 P-str 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 XC60 P-str Engrd T8RCHRG AWD A.

Volvo XC60 P-str Engrd T8RCHRG AWD A Number Plates

Number plates registered to a Volvo XC60 P-str Engrd T8RCHRG AWD A. Click on any registration for full vehicle details — including MOT history, mileage records, previous owners and damage history.

Volvo XC60 P-str Engrd T8RCHRG AWD A MOT Pass Rate by Year

How likely is a Volvo XC60 P-str Engrd T8RCHRG AWD A to pass its MOT? Here's the pass rate for each registration year, newest first.

91.2%
2021
95.3%
2020

Volvo XC60 P-str Engrd T8RCHRG AWD A Common Faults & Problems

These are the most common serious faults found on Volvo XC60 P-str Engrd T8RCHRG AWD A models during MOT testing — flagged as dangerous or major failures that need immediate attention.

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 4
Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 2

Volvo XC60 P-str Engrd T8RCHRG AWD A Mileage — What's Normal?

How many miles does a typical Volvo XC60 P-str 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
5,273 mi/yr
Typical
8,833 mi/yr
Average
9,458 mi/yr
Heavy usage
11,402 mi/yr

Volvo XC60 P-str 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 XC60 P-str Engrd T8RCHRG AWD A year you're looking at.

Year Tests Pass Rate Low Mi. Typical Mi. High Mi.
2021 330 91.2% 24,553 33,425 45,237
2020 64 95.3% 21,843 33,038 45,398

How Long Does a Volvo XC60 P-str Engrd T8RCHRG AWD A Last?

Based on 186 Volvo XC60 P-str Engrd T8RCHRG AWD A vehicles on UK roads.

Average
3.4 years
Median
3.0 years

Volvo XC60 P-str Engrd T8RCHRG AWD A Mileage Distribution

Total mileage recorded across all Volvo XC60 P-str 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
33,415 mi
75th Percentile
45,186 mi
95th Percentile
74,900 mi
Max Recorded
227,876 mi

Best Year to Buy a Used Volvo XC60 P-str Engrd T8RCHRG AWD A

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

Best year
2020

95.3% MOT pass rate from 64 tests

Year to avoid
2021

91.2% MOT pass rate from 330 tests

The best year to buy a used Volvo XC60 P-str Engrd T8RCHRG AWD A is 2020, which has the highest MOT pass rate at 95.3% across 64 tests. The 2021 model year has the lowest pass rate at 91.2% — 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 P-str 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 XC60 P-str Engrd T8RCHRG AWD A THIS CAR 91.8% 451 33,415 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
Audi Q5 Sport 50 TFSI E QUATTRO S-a 92.2% 296 35,517 mi — yrs

Compared to the Volvo V70 (71.0% pass rate) and the Volvo V40 (73.7% pass rate), the Volvo XC60 P-str Engrd T8RCHRG AWD A outperforms both on MOT reliability.

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Should you buy a used Volvo XC60 P-str Engrd T8RCHRG AWD A?

The Volvo XC60 P-str Engrd T8RCHRG AWD A has an overall MOT pass rate of 91.8% across 451 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 P-str 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 XC60 P-str Engrd T8RCHRG AWD A owner drives around 8,833 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 P-str Engrd T8RCHRG AWD A — Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Volvo XC60 P-str Engrd T8RCHRG AWD A reliable?
Based on 451 MOT tests, the Volvo XC60 P-str Engrd T8RCHRG AWD A has a 91.8% pass rate — above the UK average, suggesting good reliability.
What are the common problems on a Volvo XC60 P-str Engrd T8RCHRG AWD A?
The most common failure point is general wear and tear.
How many miles does a Volvo XC60 P-str Engrd T8RCHRG AWD A do per year?
The typical Volvo XC60 P-str Engrd T8RCHRG AWD A does around 8,833 miles per year. Anything significantly above or below this is worth investigating.
How long does a Volvo XC60 P-str Engrd T8RCHRG AWD A last?
Lifespan data is not yet available for this model.
Should I get a vehicle check before buying a Volvo XC60 P-str 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 XC60 P-str Engrd T8RCHRG AWD A?
Based on MOT pass rates, the best year to buy a used Volvo XC60 P-str Engrd T8RCHRG AWD A is 2020 with a 95.3% pass rate across 64 tests.