2022 Volvo S60 — MOT failures & pass rate
The 2022 Volvo S60 passed 95.3% of its 407 recorded MOT tests. Against executive cars of a similar age (10.0% fail rate), the 2022 S60 comes out 5.3pp better. Failures cluster in tyres, visibility and lighting & signalling.
What the MOT record shows
No single area dominates — tyres (3.4%) and visibility (1.0%) are close, so failures are spread across several systems rather than one weak point.
At component level the recurring items are tread depth, headlamp aim and washers — tread depth alone was recorded 5 times.
Advisories point at the next bill rather than this one: tyres was flagged on 21.9% of tests without failing them.
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tyres | 3.4% | 14 |
| 2 | Visibility | 1.0% | 4 |
| 3 | Lighting & signalling | 0.5% | 2 |
| 4 | Brakes | 0.5% | 2 |
| 5 | Suspension | 0.3% | 1 |
| 6 | Body, structure & corrosion | 0.3% | 1 |
Most common specific failures
The exact components most often recorded as failures — more specific than the categories above.
| # | Failure item | Times recorded |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tread depth | 5 |
| 2 | Headlamp aim | 4 |
| 3 | Washers | 2 |
| 4 | Wipers | 2 |
| 5 | Service brake performance | 1 |
| 6 | Brake pads | 1 |
Top advisory categories
Advisories aren't failures, but they flag work likely needed soon — useful when budgeting.
| # | Category | % of tests with advisory | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tyres | 21.9% | 89 |
| 2 | Brakes | 4.2% | 17 |
| 3 | Other defects | 3.4% | 14 |
| 4 | Visibility | 2.2% | 9 |
| 5 | Suspension | 0.5% | 2 |
| 6 | Seat belts & restraints | 0.3% | 1 |
Failure rate by mileage
Higher-mileage cars tend to fail more — often the most useful guide to real condition.
| Mileage band | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | 248 | 2.4% |
| 30-60k | 138 | 8.7% |
What to check before buying a 2022 S60
On a 2022 S60, tyres is what the MOT record says goes wrong most — it appeared in 3.4% of tests. Check these areas before you commit.
- Tyres (3.4% of tests): Usually a quick, known-cost fix, but check tread, age and uneven wear (which can hint at alignment or suspension issues). Typical repair: £50–£120 per tyre.
- Visibility (1.0% of tests): Wipers, washers, mirrors and screen damage — usually inexpensive, but check for chips in the driver's line of sight. Typical repair: £15–£150.
- Lighting & signalling (0.5% of tests): Often a cheap bulb, but persistent issues can mean wiring or corrosion in the units. Typical repair: £10–£150.
Repair costs are rough UK ballpark ranges to set expectations, not quotes — actual prices vary widely by car, parts and garage.
Frequently asked questions
How many 2022 Volvo S60s pass their MOT?
95.3% of the 407 2022 Volvo S60 MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 4.7% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2022 Volvo S60?
Tyres, recorded in 3.4% of tests, followed by visibility (1.0%).
Does the 2022 S60 get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 2.4% in the 0-30k band to 8.7% in the 30-60k band.
Methodology & source. Based on 407 MOT tests. Dataset: DVSA MOT testing data (2021,2022,2023,2024,2025). Data last updated 2026-07-27. Figures reflect MOT-testable defects only — read the methodology for how these are calculated and what they don't measure.