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Volvo V60 Momentum B3 Mhev Auto MOT Pass Rate

Overall pass rate across all manufacture years, based on 1,153 real MOT test results. Failure rate: 8.7%.

91.3%
Pass Rate
8.7%
Fail Rate
1,153
Total Tests
Tyres
Top Failure

Data from official DVSA MOT testing records

Volvo V60 Momentum B3 Mhev Auto MOT Reliability Overview

The Volvo V60 Momentum B3 Mhev Auto is a niche vehicle in the UK, with 1,153 MOT test results recorded in our database spanning 3 manufacture years. It has an overall MOT pass rate of 91.3% and a failure rate of 8.7%, which is well above the UK average of approximately 37%.

Based on this data, the Volvo V60 Momentum B3 Mhev Auto earns a "Excellent" reliability rating. The average Volvo V60 Momentum B3 Mhev Auto presents for MOT with approximately 27,968 miles on the clock. Manufacture year matters: 2022 models achieve the highest pass rate at 98.2%, while 2020 models have the lowest at 88.7%. This 9.5 percentage point difference suggests notable variation in build quality or component durability across production years.

The most common MOT failure for the Volvo V60 Momentum B3 Mhev Auto is Tyres, affecting 12.9% of all tests. Tyre failures include tread depth below the legal minimum of 1.6mm, cuts, bulges, exposed cords, and incorrect tyre pressure. Tyres are one of the most common and easiest-to-prevent MOT failures. The second most common issue is Visibility at 2.3%. Brakes rounds out the top three at 1.2%. Together, these top 3 failure categories account for a significant portion of all MOT failures for this model.

Top failures across all manufacture years combined. Individual year pages may show different top failures.

What Fails Most

Tyres 12.9%
Visibility 2.3%
Brakes 1.2%
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📈 How Each Vintage Ages

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Pass Rate by Manufacture Year

98.2%
Tests Avg Mileage 21,122Top Failure Visibility
91.9%
Tests Avg Mileage 28,497Top Failure Tyres
88.7%
Tests Avg Mileage 27,863Top Failure Tyres

* High Fail Rate badge indicates an MOT pass rate below 65% (failure rate above 35%).

What Fails on This Car?

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MOT failure categories ranked by failure rate
RankFailure CategoryRate (%)Count
1Tyres12.9%149
2Visibility2.3%26
3Brakes1.2%14
4Lamps, Reflectors And Electrical Equipment1.0%11
5Non-component Advisories0.6%7
6Noise, Emissions And Leaks0.4%5
7Body, Chassis, Structure0.3%4
8Identification Of The Vehicle0.3%3
9Steering0.1%1
10Suspension0.1%1
11Seat Belts And Supplementary Restraint Systems0.1%1

Failures per 10,000 Miles

avg. 27,968 mi

For every 10,000 miles driven, this shows what percentage of MOT tests fail for each category. This accounts for how far cars are actually driven, not just raw pass/fail counts.

Tyres4.62% per 10K miVisibility0.81% per 10K miBrakes0.43% per 10K miLamps & Electrical0.34% per 10K miNon-component advisories0.22% per 10K miNoise, emissions and leaks0.16% per 10K miBody & Structure0.12% per 10K miIdentification of the vehicle0.09% per 10K miSteering0.03% per 10K miSuspension0.03% per 10K miSeat Belts0.03% per 10K mi
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Mileage-normalised failure rates by category
CategoryRate / 10K miRaw %Count
Tyres4.6212.9%149
Visibility0.812.3%26
Brakes0.431.2%14
Lamps & Electrical0.341.0%11
Non-component advisories0.220.6%7
Noise, emissions and leaks0.160.4%5
Body & Structure0.120.3%4
Identification of the vehicle0.090.3%3
Steering0.030.1%1
Suspension0.030.1%1
Seat Belts0.030.1%1

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Mileage at MOT

27,968
Mean
20,432
Median
18,113
25th Percentile
27,324
75th Percentile

The average Volvo V60 Momentum B3 Mhev Auto has 27,968 miles when tested for MOT.

📊 Mileage-Adjusted Failure Rate

How often this car fails MOT relative to how much it's driven — a fairer comparison than raw pass rate.

3.11%
Fail Rate per 10K Miles
Average across all makes: 5.38%
8.7%
Overall Fail Rate
27,968 avg miles
✅ Good — below average failure rate

The Volvo V60 Momentum B3 Mhev Auto has a mileage-adjusted failure rate of 3.11% per 10,000 miles driven. The average across all makes is 5.38%, so this model is better than average.

About Volvo V60 Momentum B3 Mhev Auto MOT Data

The Volvo V60 Momentum B3 Mhev Auto is a niche vehicle in the UK, with 1,153 MOT test results recorded in our database spanning 3 manufacture years. It has an overall MOT pass rate of 91.3% and a failure rate of 8.7%, which is well above the UK average of approximately 37%.

For Volvo V60 Momentum B3 Mhev Auto owners, these results suggest a reliable vehicle that generally passes its MOT without major issues. Focus your pre-MOT checks on tyres and visibility for the best chance of a first-time pass. Use our detailed year-by-year breakdown and failure analysis below to understand how your specific V60 Momentum B3 Mhev Auto is likely to perform.

Tyres — 12.9% of failures

Tyres issues account for 12.9% of MOT failures on the Volvo V60 Momentum B3 Mhev Auto. Tyre failures include tread depth below the legal minimum of 1.6mm, cuts, bulges, exposed cords, and incorrect tyre pressure. Tyres are one of the most common and easiest-to-prevent MOT failures. Typical repair costs: £50–200 per tyre. Pre-MOT check: Check tread depth with a 20p coin — if the outer band is visible, the tyre is too worn. Look for bulges, cuts, or embedded objects. Ensure all tyres match the recommended size and load rating.

Visibility — 2.3% of failures

Visibility issues account for 2.3% of MOT failures on the Volvo V60 Momentum B3 Mhev Auto. Visibility failures relate to the windscreen, wipers, washers, mirrors, and view-obstructing damage. Cracks in the windscreen swept area, ineffective wipers, or empty washer bottles are common causes. Typical repair costs: £10–300. Pre-MOT check: Check the windscreen for chips and cracks — damage larger than 10mm in the driver's swept area or 40mm elsewhere will fail. Test washers and wipers. Ensure both door mirrors are intact and adjustable.

Brakes — 1.2% of failures

Brakes issues account for 1.2% of MOT failures on the Volvo V60 Momentum B3 Mhev Auto. Brake-related failures include worn brake pads, corroded brake discs, leaking brake lines, and faulty brake servos. These are safety-critical components — any brake deficiency will result in an MOT fail. Typical repair costs: £150–400. Pre-MOT check: Listen for squealing or grinding noises. Check brake pedal feel — if it feels spongy or goes to the floor, have the system inspected immediately. Look at brake pad thickness through the wheel spokes (minimum 3mm).

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the MOT pass rate for the Volvo V60 Momentum B3 Mhev Auto?

Based on 1,153 MOT tests in our database, the Volvo V60 Momentum B3 Mhev Auto has an overall pass rate of 91.3% (8.7% fail rate).

What are the most common MOT failures on a Volvo V60 Momentum B3 Mhev Auto?

The top 3 reasons a Volvo V60 Momentum B3 Mhev Auto fails its MOT are: 1. Tyres (12.9%), 2. Visibility (2.3%), 3. Brakes (1.2%). Check these areas before booking your MOT.

Is the Volvo V60 Momentum B3 Mhev Auto reliable?

With a 8.7% MOT failure rate, the V60 Momentum B3 Mhev Auto is more reliable than average compared to the UK average of ~40%.

What should I check before an MOT on my Volvo V60 Momentum B3 Mhev Auto?

Based on failure data, focus on: Tyres (12.9%); Visibility (2.3%); Brakes (1.2%). These are the areas most likely to cause a fail. Also check all lights, tyres (minimum 1.6mm tread), and windscreen condition — these are quick wins that apply to all cars.

Based on DVSA anonymised MOT test data (2005–2024). Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0.

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