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Volvo XC60 Ultimte T8 Recharge AWD A Reliability, MOT Pass Rate & Common Faults

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Is the Volvo XC60 Ultimte T8 Recharge AWD A reliable? We analysed 914 real MOT tests across 750 vehicles to find out.

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Data last updated: · Based on 914 real MOT tests
MOT Pass Rate
90.3%
Typical Mileage
29,600mi
Annual Mileage
6,562mi/yr
Est. Lifespan
yrs

The Volvo XC60 Ultimte T8 Recharge 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 Ultimte T8 Recharge AWD A.

Volvo XC60 Ultimte T8 Recharge AWD A Number Plates

Number plates registered to a Volvo XC60 Ultimte T8 Recharge AWD A. Click on any registration for full vehicle details — including MOT history, mileage records, previous owners and damage history.

Volvo XC60 Ultimte T8 Recharge AWD A MOT Pass Rate by Year

How likely is a Volvo XC60 Ultimte T8 Recharge AWD A to pass its MOT? Here's the pass rate for each registration year, newest first.

89.6%
2023
90.8%
2022

Volvo XC60 Ultimte T8 Recharge AWD A Common Faults & Problems

These are the most common serious faults found on Volvo XC60 Ultimte T8 Recharge AWD A models during MOT testing — flagged as dangerous or major failures that need immediate attention.

Tyre has ply or cords exposed 6
Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 5

Volvo XC60 Ultimte T8 Recharge AWD A Mileage — What's Normal?

How many miles does a typical Volvo XC60 Ultimte T8 Recharge 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
4,361 mi/yr
Typical
6,562 mi/yr
Average
8,023 mi/yr
Heavy usage
10,316 mi/yr

Volvo XC60 Ultimte T8 Recharge AWD A MOT Data by Registration Year

Full breakdown of pass rate and mileage for each year. Use this to compare the Volvo XC60 Ultimte T8 Recharge AWD A year you're looking at.

Year Tests Pass Rate Low Mi. Typical Mi. High Mi.
2023 473 89.6% 20,878 30,921 43,812
2022 436 90.8% 19,560 28,406 40,690

How Long Does a Volvo XC60 Ultimte T8 Recharge AWD A Last?

Based on 750 Volvo XC60 Ultimte T8 Recharge AWD A vehicles on UK roads.

Average
2.1 years
Median
2.0 years

Volvo XC60 Ultimte T8 Recharge AWD A Mileage Distribution

Total mileage recorded across all Volvo XC60 Ultimte T8 Recharge AWD A MOT tests. If the car you're looking at is above the 75th percentile, it's done more miles than most.

Median
29,600 mi
75th Percentile
41,718 mi
95th Percentile
71,031 mi
Max Recorded
113,117 mi

Best Year to Buy a Used Volvo XC60 Ultimte T8 Recharge AWD A

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

Best year
2022

90.8% MOT pass rate from 436 tests

Year to avoid
2023

89.6% MOT pass rate from 473 tests

The best year to buy a used Volvo XC60 Ultimte T8 Recharge AWD A is 2022, which has the highest MOT pass rate at 90.8% across 436 tests. The 2023 model year has the lowest pass rate at 89.6% — 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 Ultimte T8 Recharge 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 Ultimte T8 Recharge AWD A THIS CAR 90.3% 914 29,600 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
Chevrolet Spark Lt 81.9% 853 49,306 mi — yrs

Compared to the Volvo V70 (71.0% pass rate) and the Volvo V40 (73.7% pass rate), the Volvo XC60 Ultimte T8 Recharge AWD A outperforms both on MOT reliability.

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Should you buy a used Volvo XC60 Ultimte T8 Recharge AWD A?

The Volvo XC60 Ultimte T8 Recharge AWD A has an overall MOT pass rate of 90.3% across 914 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 ply or cords exposed. Dangerous faults cause an immediate MOT failure and mean the vehicle is not roadworthy until repaired. If you're viewing a Volvo XC60 Ultimte T8 Recharge 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 Ultimte T8 Recharge AWD A owner drives around 6,562 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 Ultimte T8 Recharge AWD A — Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Volvo XC60 Ultimte T8 Recharge AWD A reliable?
Based on 914 MOT tests, the Volvo XC60 Ultimte T8 Recharge AWD A has a 90.3% pass rate — above the UK average, suggesting good reliability.
What are the common problems on a Volvo XC60 Ultimte T8 Recharge AWD A?
The most common failure point is general wear and tear.
How many miles does a Volvo XC60 Ultimte T8 Recharge AWD A do per year?
The typical Volvo XC60 Ultimte T8 Recharge AWD A does around 6,562 miles per year. Anything significantly above or below this is worth investigating.
How long does a Volvo XC60 Ultimte T8 Recharge AWD A last?
Lifespan data is not yet available for this model.
Should I get a vehicle check before buying a Volvo XC60 Ultimte T8 Recharge 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 Ultimte T8 Recharge AWD A?
Based on MOT pass rates, the best year to buy a used Volvo XC60 Ultimte T8 Recharge AWD A is 2022 with a 90.8% pass rate across 436 tests.