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Volvo XC60 R-design Pro B6MHEV AWD A Reliability, MOT Pass Rate & Common Faults

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Is the Volvo XC60 R-design Pro B6MHEV AWD A reliable? We analysed 391 real MOT tests across 123 vehicles to find out.

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Data last updated: · Based on 391 real MOT tests
MOT Pass Rate
92.1%
Typical Mileage
31,357mi
Annual Mileage
8,248mi/yr
Est. Lifespan
yrs

The Volvo XC60 R-design Pro B6MHEV 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 R-design Pro B6MHEV AWD A.

Volvo XC60 R-design Pro B6MHEV AWD A Number Plates

Number plates registered to a Volvo XC60 R-design Pro B6MHEV AWD A. Click on any registration for full vehicle details — including MOT history, mileage records, previous owners and damage history.

Volvo XC60 R-design Pro B6MHEV AWD A MOT Pass Rate by Year

How likely is a Volvo XC60 R-design Pro B6MHEV AWD A to pass its MOT? Here's the pass rate for each registration year, newest first.

90.2%
2021
93.8%
2020

Volvo XC60 R-design Pro B6MHEV AWD A Common Faults & Problems

These are the most common serious faults found on Volvo XC60 R-design Pro B6MHEV AWD A models during MOT testing — flagged as dangerous or major failures that need immediate attention.

Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 3
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 3
Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure sidewall 2

Volvo XC60 R-design Pro B6MHEV AWD A Mileage — What's Normal?

How many miles does a typical Volvo XC60 R-design Pro B6MHEV 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
5,792 mi/yr
Typical
8,248 mi/yr
Average
8,649 mi/yr
Heavy usage
11,205 mi/yr

Volvo XC60 R-design Pro B6MHEV AWD A 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 B6MHEV AWD A year you're looking at.

Year Tests Pass Rate Low Mi. Typical Mi. High Mi.
2021 173 90.2% 25,237 33,938 43,372
2020 209 93.8% 21,675 29,458 39,113

How Long Does a Volvo XC60 R-design Pro B6MHEV AWD A Last?

Based on 123 Volvo XC60 R-design Pro B6MHEV AWD A vehicles on UK roads.

Average
4.2 years
Median
4.0 years

Volvo XC60 R-design Pro B6MHEV AWD A Mileage Distribution

Total mileage recorded across all Volvo XC60 R-design Pro B6MHEV AWD A MOT tests. If the car you're looking at is above the 75th percentile, it's done more miles than most.

Median
31,357 mi
75th Percentile
42,510 mi
95th Percentile
63,569 mi
Max Recorded
98,890 mi

Best Year to Buy a Used Volvo XC60 R-design Pro B6MHEV AWD A

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

Best year
2020

93.8% MOT pass rate from 209 tests

Year to avoid
2021

90.2% MOT pass rate from 173 tests

The best year to buy a used Volvo XC60 R-design Pro B6MHEV AWD A is 2020, which has the highest MOT pass rate at 93.8% across 209 tests. The 2021 model year has the lowest pass rate at 90.2% — 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 R-design Pro B6MHEV 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 R-design Pro B6MHEV AWD A THIS CAR 92.1% 391 31,357 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
Vauxhall Grandland X Sport Nav Turbo Ss 94.6% 280 37,556 mi — yrs

Compared to the Volvo V70 (71.0% pass rate) and the Volvo V40 (73.7% pass rate), the Volvo XC60 R-design Pro B6MHEV AWD A outperforms both on MOT reliability.

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Should you buy a used Volvo XC60 R-design Pro B6MHEV AWD A?

The Volvo XC60 R-design Pro B6MHEV AWD A has an overall MOT pass rate of 92.1% across 391 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 has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure. 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 B6MHEV 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 R-design Pro B6MHEV AWD A owner drives around 8,248 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 B6MHEV AWD A — Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Volvo XC60 R-design Pro B6MHEV AWD A reliable?
Based on 391 MOT tests, the Volvo XC60 R-design Pro B6MHEV AWD A has a 92.1% pass rate — above the UK average, suggesting good reliability.
What are the common problems on a Volvo XC60 R-design Pro B6MHEV AWD A?
The most common failure point is general wear and tear.
How many miles does a Volvo XC60 R-design Pro B6MHEV AWD A do per year?
The typical Volvo XC60 R-design Pro B6MHEV AWD A does around 8,248 miles per year. Anything significantly above or below this is worth investigating.
How long does a Volvo XC60 R-design Pro B6MHEV AWD A last?
Lifespan data is not yet available for this model.
Should I get a vehicle check before buying a Volvo XC60 R-design Pro B6MHEV 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 R-design Pro B6MHEV AWD A?
Based on MOT pass rates, the best year to buy a used Volvo XC60 R-design Pro B6MHEV AWD A is 2020 with a 93.8% pass rate across 209 tests.