2019 Volvo Xc60 Inscription Pro B5 A — MOT failures & pass rate
Across 891 MOT tests analysed for the 2019 Volvo Xc60 Inscription Pro B5 A, the most common recorded failure areas were tyres, visibility and brakes. Its pass rate of 90.2% was in line with the average for cars of a similar age (89.8%). Higher-mileage examples failed more often — 13.1% in the 60-90k group versus 5.2% in the 0-30k group.
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tyres | 6.2% | 55 |
| 2 | Visibility | 2.5% | 22 |
| 3 | Brakes | 2.0% | 18 |
| 4 | Lighting & signalling | 1.0% | 9 |
| 5 | Suspension | 0.7% | 6 |
| 6 | Seat belts & restraints | 0.4% | 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 | 20 |
| 2 | Brake pads | 19 |
| 3 | Ball joint | 9 |
| 4 | Headlamp aim | 7 |
| 5 | Headlamp cleaning device | 4 |
| 6 | Malfunction indicator lamp | 4 |
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 | 25.3% | 225 |
| 2 | Brakes | 14.5% | 129 |
| 3 | Other defects | 6.3% | 56 |
| 4 | Visibility | 4.4% | 39 |
| 5 | Emissions & environmental | 3.7% | 33 |
| 6 | Suspension | 3.0% | 27 |
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 | 289 | 5.2% |
| 30-60k | 469 | 10.9% |
| 60-90k | 107 | 13.1% |
Failure rate by age
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 212 | 6.1% |
| 2023 | 223 | 9.0% |
| 2024 | 228 | 10.5% |
| 2025 | 228 | 13.2% |
What to check before buying a 2019 Xc60 Inscription Pro B5 A
Before buying a 2019 Volvo Xc60 Inscription Pro B5 A, focus on the areas it most often fails on. Tyres accounted for 6.2% of tests for this year.
- Tyres (6.2% 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.
- Brakes (2.0% 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.
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 Xc60 Inscription Pro B5 As pass their MOT?
90.2% of the 891 2019 Volvo Xc60 Inscription Pro B5 A MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 9.8% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2019 Volvo Xc60 Inscription Pro B5 A?
Tyres, recorded in 6.2% of tests, followed by visibility (2.5%).
Does the 2019 Xc60 Inscription Pro B5 A get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 5.2% in the 0-30k band to 13.1% in the 60-90k band.
Methodology & source. Based on 891 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.