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Volvo XC60 R-design Pro B5 MHEV Auto Reliability, MOT Pass Rate & Common Faults

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Is the Volvo XC60 R-design Pro B5 MHEV Auto reliable? We analysed 793 real MOT tests across 255 vehicles to find out.

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Data last updated: · Based on 793 real MOT tests
MOT Pass Rate
88.7%
Typical Mileage
35,866mi
Annual Mileage
7,463mi/yr
Est. Lifespan
yrs

The Volvo XC60 R-design Pro B5 MHEV 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 R-design Pro B5 MHEV Auto.

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Volvo XC60 R-design Pro B5 MHEV Auto MOT Pass Rate by Year

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

86%
2021
90.1%
2020

Volvo XC60 R-design Pro B5 MHEV Auto Common Faults & Problems

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

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 9
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 5

Volvo XC60 R-design Pro B5 MHEV Auto Mileage — What's Normal?

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

Low usage
5,072 mi/yr
Typical
7,463 mi/yr
Average
8,393 mi/yr
Heavy usage
10,524 mi/yr

Volvo XC60 R-design Pro B5 MHEV Auto MOT Data by Registration Year

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

Year Tests Pass Rate Low Mi. Typical Mi. High Mi.
2021 365 86.0% 26,991 39,261 48,752
2020 365 90.1% 23,563 32,266 43,265

How Long Does a Volvo XC60 R-design Pro B5 MHEV Auto Last?

Based on 255 Volvo XC60 R-design Pro B5 MHEV Auto vehicles on UK roads.

Average
4.0 years
Median
4.0 years

Volvo XC60 R-design Pro B5 MHEV Auto Mileage Distribution

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

Median
35,866 mi
75th Percentile
46,213 mi
95th Percentile
63,478 mi
Max Recorded
112,713 mi

Best Year to Buy a Used Volvo XC60 R-design Pro B5 MHEV Auto

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

Best year
2020

90.1% MOT pass rate from 365 tests

Year to avoid
2021

86.0% MOT pass rate from 365 tests

The best year to buy a used Volvo XC60 R-design Pro B5 MHEV Auto is 2020, which has the highest MOT pass rate at 90.1% across 365 tests. The 2021 model year has the lowest pass rate at 86.0% — 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 R-design Pro B5 MHEV 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 R-design Pro B5 MHEV Auto THIS CAR 88.7% 793 35,866 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
Kawasaki KH500 90% 771 14,299 mi 51 yrs

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

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Should you buy a used Volvo XC60 R-design Pro B5 MHEV Auto?

The Volvo XC60 R-design Pro B5 MHEV Auto has an overall MOT pass rate of 88.7% across 793 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 R-design Pro B5 MHEV 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 XC60 R-design Pro B5 MHEV Auto owner drives around 7,463 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 R-design Pro B5 MHEV Auto — Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Volvo XC60 R-design Pro B5 MHEV Auto reliable?
Based on 793 MOT tests, the Volvo XC60 R-design Pro B5 MHEV Auto has a 88.7% pass rate — above the UK average, suggesting good reliability.
What are the common problems on a Volvo XC60 R-design Pro B5 MHEV Auto?
The most common failure point is general wear and tear.
How many miles does a Volvo XC60 R-design Pro B5 MHEV Auto do per year?
The typical Volvo XC60 R-design Pro B5 MHEV Auto does around 7,463 miles per year. Anything significantly above or below this is worth investigating.
How long does a Volvo XC60 R-design Pro B5 MHEV Auto last?
Lifespan data is not yet available for this model.
Should I get a vehicle check before buying a Volvo XC60 R-design Pro B5 MHEV 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 XC60 R-design Pro B5 MHEV Auto?
Based on MOT pass rates, the best year to buy a used Volvo XC60 R-design Pro B5 MHEV Auto is 2020 with a 90.1% pass rate across 365 tests.