2019 Volvo V60 — MOT failures & pass rate
21,719 MOT tests on the 2019 Volvo V60 are in this dataset, and 88.8% of them passed. That is effectively the same as large family cars of a similar age (11.5% fail rate), so the MOT record here is unremarkable in either direction. Failures cluster in tyres, brakes and lighting & signalling.
What the MOT record shows
No single area dominates — tyres (5.7%) and brakes (3.5%) are close, so failures are spread across several systems rather than one weak point.
At component level the recurring items are brake pads, tread depth and wipers — brake pads alone was recorded 894 times.
Condition tracks the odometer closely. Failures run at 7.3% in the 0-30k band and 11.5% in the 150k+ band, a 4.2-point spread.
The petrol cars hold up better: 9.9% fail against 11.6% for diesel, a 1.7-point gap across 21,502 tests.
Tyres is the most common advisory, noted on 22.7% of tests — work that passed today but is likely due soon.
The trend is worsening — 6.8% of tests failed in 2021 against 12.5% in 2025, the usual pattern as a fleet ages.
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tyres | 5.7% | 1,243 |
| 2 | Brakes | 3.5% | 751 |
| 3 | Lighting & signalling | 1.7% | 371 |
| 4 | Visibility | 1.7% | 368 |
| 5 | Suspension | 0.9% | 201 |
| 6 | Emissions & environmental | 0.8% | 181 |
Most common specific failures
The exact components most often recorded as failures — more specific than the categories above.
| # | Failure item | Times recorded |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Brake pads | 894 |
| 2 | Tread depth | 551 |
| 3 | Wipers | 336 |
| 4 | Headlamp aim | 291 |
| 5 | Shock absorbers | 188 |
| 6 | Malfunction indicator lamp | 158 |
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 | 22.7% | 4,920 |
| 2 | Brakes | 15.7% | 3,405 |
| 3 | Other defects | 5.8% | 1,254 |
| 4 | Visibility | 3.5% | 767 |
| 5 | Suspension | 2.2% | 470 |
| 6 | Body, structure & corrosion | 0.7% | 150 |
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 | 6,329 | 7.3% |
| 30-60k | 10,149 | 12.2% |
| 60-90k | 3,837 | 13.2% |
| 90-120k | 1,092 | 14.7% |
| 120-150k | 258 | 19.8% |
| 150k+ | 52 | 11.5% |
Failure rate by age
By fuel type
| Fuel | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| Diesel | 16,728 | 11.6% |
| Petrol | 4,774 | 9.9% |
| Hybrid | 217 | 9.7% |
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 191 | 6.8% |
| 2022 | 5,353 | 9.8% |
| 2023 | 5,417 | 10.9% |
| 2024 | 5,319 | 11.7% |
| 2025 | 5,439 | 12.5% |
What to check before buying a 2019 V60
The failure pattern for this year is specific enough to inspect against: tyres accounted for 5.7% of tests. Start there.
- Tyres (5.7% 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.
- Brakes (3.5% of tests): Pads/discs are routine wear; binding, imbalance or corroded pipes are more serious — test for pulling under braking. Typical repair: £100–£350 per axle.
- Lighting & signalling (1.7% 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 2019 Volvo V60s pass their MOT?
88.8% of the 21,719 2019 Volvo V60 MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 11.2% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2019 Volvo V60?
Tyres, recorded in 5.7% of tests, followed by brakes (3.5%).
Does the 2019 V60 get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 7.3% in the 0-30k band to 11.5% in the 150k+ band.
Methodology & source. Based on 21,719 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.