2022 Volvo V60 — MOT failures & pass rate
Across 1,673 MOT tests, the 2022 Volvo V60 recorded a 91.0% pass rate. Large family cars of a similar age fail 10.1% of the time, so this is 1.1pp better than the group it competes with. Failures cluster in tyres, visibility and lighting & signalling.
What the MOT record shows
One area stands out: tyres, recorded in 6.9% of tests against 2.5% for the next-worst category.
At component level the recurring items are wipers, headlamp aim and tread depth — wipers alone was recorded 40 times.
A 60-90k example is materially riskier than a 0-30k one: 16.1% versus 6.1%.
Tyres is the most common advisory, noted on 23.8% of tests — work that passed today but is likely due soon.
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tyres | 6.9% | 116 |
| 2 | Visibility | 2.5% | 42 |
| 3 | Lighting & signalling | 1.4% | 24 |
| 4 | Road wheels | 0.4% | 7 |
| 5 | Brakes | 0.4% | 7 |
| 6 | Other defects | 0.2% | 4 |
Most common specific failures
The exact components most often recorded as failures — more specific than the categories above.
| # | Failure item | Times recorded |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Wipers | 40 |
| 2 | Headlamp aim | 16 |
| 3 | Tread depth | 16 |
| 4 | Headlamp cleaning device | 11 |
| 5 | Brake pads | 8 |
| 6 | Washers | 7 |
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 | 23.8% | 399 |
| 2 | Other defects | 5.9% | 99 |
| 3 | Visibility | 4.0% | 67 |
| 4 | Brakes | 3.4% | 57 |
| 5 | Road wheels | 1.1% | 18 |
| 6 | Body, structure & corrosion | 0.4% | 6 |
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 | 766 | 6.1% |
| 30-60k | 699 | 10.2% |
| 60-90k | 174 | 16.1% |
Failure rate by age
By fuel type
| Fuel | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| Hybrid | 1,539 | 9.0% |
| Diesel | 122 | 9.0% |
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 56 | 7.1% |
| 2025 | 1,616 | 9.0% |
What to check before buying a 2022 V60
The failure pattern for this year is specific enough to inspect against: tyres accounted for 6.9% of tests. Start there.
- Tyres (6.9% 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 (2.5% 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 (1.4% 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 V60s pass their MOT?
91.0% of the 1,673 2022 Volvo V60 MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 9.0% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2022 Volvo V60?
Tyres, recorded in 6.9% of tests, followed by visibility (2.5%).
Does the 2022 V60 get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 6.1% in the 0-30k band to 16.1% in the 60-90k band.
Methodology & source. Based on 1,673 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.