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2009 Volvo Xc60 S D Drive MOT Pass Rate

Pass rate for Xc60 S D Drive models manufactured in 2009, based on 41 real MOT test results.

61.0%
Pass Rate
39.0%
Fail Rate
41
Total Tests
73,177
Avg Mileage

Data from official DVSA MOT testing records

2009 Volvo Xc60 S D Drive MOT Analysis

The 2009 Volvo Xc60 S D Drive has an MOT pass rate of 61.0% based on 41 tests — around the UK average for UK vehicles. Cars of this vintage present for MOT with an average of 73,177 miles on the odometer. With a 39.0% failure rate, the 2009 Xc60 S D Drive is rated as "Average" for MOT reliability.

The leading cause of MOT failure for the 2009 Volvo Xc60 S D Drive is Tyres, responsible for 9.8% of failures. 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 range from £50–200 per tyre. Visibility is the second most common issue at 4.9%.

⚠ Based on limited data (41 tests)

Top failures specific to 2009 models only. The overall Xc60 S D Drive page may show different rankings.

What Fails Most

Tyres 9.8%
Visibility 4.9%

What Fails on This Car?

Click a category to see specific failure items.

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MOT failure categories ranked by failure rate
RankFailure CategoryRate (%)Count
1Tyres9.8%4
2Visibility4.9%2

Failures per 10,000 Miles

avg. 73,177 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.

Tyres1.33% per 10K miVisibility0.67% per 10K mi
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Mileage-normalised failure rates by category
CategoryRate / 10K miRaw %Count
Tyres1.339.8%4
Visibility0.674.9%2

Mileage Statistics

73,177
Mean
69,718
Median
52,150
25th Percentile
94,387
75th Percentile
5.33% failures per 10K miles

Mileage-adjusted failure rate — accounts for how much this model year is typically driven.

About This Data

The 2009 Volvo Xc60 S D Drive has an MOT pass rate of 61.0% based on 41 tests — around the UK average for UK vehicles. Cars of this vintage present for MOT with an average of 73,177 miles on the odometer. With a 39.0% failure rate, the 2009 Xc60 S D Drive is rated as "Average" for MOT reliability.

If you own or are considering buying a 2009 Volvo Xc60 S D Drive, budget for potential repairs before each MOT. Before your MOT, pay particular attention to tyres: 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. At 73,177 average miles, these vehicles are in the mid-range where component wear starts to become a factor.

Tyres — 9.8% of failures

Tyres issues account for 9.8% of MOT failures on 2009 Volvo Xc60 S D Drive models. 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 — 4.9% of failures

Visibility issues account for 4.9% of MOT failures on 2009 Volvo Xc60 S D Drive models. 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.

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

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