2020 Volvo V60 C-Country B5 Mhev Auto — MOT failures & pass rate
Across 253 MOT tests analysed for the 2020 Volvo V60 C-Country B5 Mhev Auto, the most common recorded failure areas were tyres, lighting & signalling and visibility. Its pass rate of 91.7% was above the average for cars of a similar age (90.5%).
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tyres | 6.3% | 16 |
| 2 | Lighting & signalling | 3.2% | 8 |
| 3 | Visibility | 1.6% | 4 |
| 4 | Road wheels | 0.4% | 1 |
| 5 | Brakes | 0.4% | 1 |
Most common specific failures
The exact components most often recorded as failures — more specific than the categories above.
| # | Failure item | Times recorded |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Headlamp aim | 9 |
| 2 | Wipers | 5 |
| 3 | Tread depth | 3 |
| 4 | Attachment | 1 |
| 5 | Brake pads | 1 |
| 6 | Headlamp levelling device | 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 | 22.1% | 56 |
| 2 | Brakes | 9.9% | 25 |
| 3 | Other defects | 6.3% | 16 |
| 4 | Visibility | 2.0% | 5 |
| 5 | Emissions & environmental | 0.8% | 2 |
| 6 | Road wheels | 0.4% | 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 | 123 | 4.9% |
| 30-60k | 116 | 12.1% |
Failure rate by age
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 82 | 7.3% |
| 2024 | 84 | 8.3% |
| 2025 | 87 | 9.2% |
What to check before buying a 2020 V60 C-Country B5 Mhev Auto
Before buying a 2020 Volvo V60 C-Country B5 Mhev Auto, focus on the areas it most often fails on. Tyres accounted for 6.3% of tests for this year.
- Tyres (6.3% 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.
- Lighting & signalling (3.2% of tests): Often a cheap bulb, but persistent issues can mean wiring or corrosion in the units. Typical repair: £10–£150.
- Visibility (1.6% 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.
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 2020 Volvo V60 C-Country B5 Mhev Autos pass their MOT?
91.7% of the 253 2020 Volvo V60 C-Country B5 Mhev Auto MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 8.3% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2020 Volvo V60 C-Country B5 Mhev Auto?
Tyres, recorded in 6.3% of tests, followed by lighting & signalling (3.2%).
Does the 2020 V60 C-Country B5 Mhev Auto get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 4.9% in the 0-30k band to 12.1% in the 30-60k band.
Methodology & source. Based on 253 MOT tests. Dataset: DVSA MOT testing data (2021,2022,2023,2024,2025). Data last updated 2026-07-01. Figures reflect MOT-testable defects only — read the methodology for how these are calculated and what they don't measure.