Should I check the MOT history before buying a 2019 Volvo S60 R Design + T5 Auto?

Yes. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. A full MOT history analysis will highlight patterns that a single test result won't reveal.

What corrosion should I look for when inspecting a 2019 Volvo S60 R Design + T5 Auto?

Check brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that is expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.

How are tyres and brakes typically on a 2019 Volvo S60 R Design + T5 Auto?

Tyres and brakes are the most common advisory items on vehicles of this age. Budget for replacement if they are near the limit, and factor this into your offer price.

Is the 2019 Volvo S60 R Design + T5 Auto reliable?

Based on MOT data from 314 vehicles, the 2019 Volvo S60 R Design + T5 Auto has a first-time MOT pass rate of 90.5%, indicating generally reliable for its class. Always check the full MOT history of any specific vehicle before buying.

Do I need an HPI check when buying a 2019 Volvo S60 R Design + T5 Auto?

Yes. The MOT history will not show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status. An HPI check covers these areas and should be part of any used car purchase.

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Volvo S60 R Design + T5 Auto (2019)

314 real MOT outcomes analysed • 90.5% first-time pass rate

2019 Volvo S60 R Design + T5 Auto

CarHunch analysed 314 real MOT records for the 2019 Volvo S60 R Design + T5 Auto. Real test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — from verified DVLA records. Updated as new MOTs are recorded.
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Moderate sample. 314 vehicles on record. Figures are indicative — the specific vehicle's history matters more than these averages.

The 2019 Volvo S60 R-Design T5 petrol is a solid performer, with an 88.5% first-time MOT pass rate that sits well above the UK average of 80%. However, nearly one in five of these cars (18.8%) have experienced a dangerous defect at some point, which is worth factoring into your inspection checklist.

At a median mileage of 34,435 miles for a five-year-old car, these examples are running below typical wear and tear, suggesting they've been relatively well looked after. The low failure rate of 0.49 per vehicle is encouraging, though the average of 3.2 advisories hints at minor maintenance items creeping in—get a pre-purchase inspection to confirm any advisory work has been addressed.

The 2019 Volvo S60 R Design + T5 Auto passes its MOT first time at roughly the UK average rate (90.5%) — solid but worth checking this vehicle's history carefully.

⚠️ Around 1 in 8 of these vehicles have had a dangerous MOT failure at some point — usually tyres or brakes, and often a one-off issue rather than a persistent problem. The group stats won't tell you which one you're looking at.

First-time pass

90.5%

UK average ~80%

Better than average

Dangerous (ever)

18.8%

At least once in MOT history

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Avg failures / car

0.49

Over 4.3 tests on record

Low

Typical mileage

34k

Middle half: 25k–45k

For context

✅ Good baseline reliability. A 90.5% first-time pass rate puts this well above the UK average — it's a well-sorted vehicle in this age bracket.

🔧 Expect consumable spend. An average of 3.2 advisories per vehicle tells you wear items (tyres, brakes) get flagged regularly. Budget for them — they're not surprises.

🔍 The dangerous defect figure is real. Most are one-off tyre failures or brake issues — not structural problems. But it's exactly why checking the individual vehicle's history is essential, not optional.

These stats describe 314 vehicles as a group. The specific vehicle you're looking at could be the one good example or the one outlier. Run its registration to find out.

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Based on MOT data from 314 vehicles — here's what to check.

📋 Check the full MOT history. 18.8% of these vehicles have had a dangerous defect recorded - recurring advisories often signal problems years before they become failures.
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🔍 Brake pipes, sills and subframes are the key areas on a vehicle this age — structural rust is hard to spot without getting underneath. A mechanic will check all of this before you commit, and give you a concrete basis to negotiate on price. Inspection →
📄 Outstanding finance, insurance write-offs and clocking won't appear in the MOT records — a dedicated history check covers all of this. Our link gets you 20% off automatically. History Get 20% off via CarHunch

Pass Rate by Fuel Type

Fuel type	Vehicles	Pass rate	Avg failures
Petrol (99%)	310	90.6%	0.49

Colour Breakdown

Based on 983 Volvo S60 R Design + T5 Auto vehicles registered in the UK — across all years. From DVLA registration records.

Grey 27.4%

269

Black 18.8%

185

Blue 18.7%

184

White 12%

118

Red 11.8%

116

Silver 9.2%

Gold 2.1%

Mileage Distribution

Most 2019 Volvo S60 R Design + T5 Auto vehicles sit in the blue band. If the vehicle you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.

34,435

typical

25,071

low mileage

44,667

high mileage

Half of all 2019 Volvo S60 R Design + T5 Auto vehicles fall between 25,071 and 44,667 miles.

Is the mileage you're seeing normal?

✓ Under 25,071 miles — lower than most. Could be great, or could be a vehicle that rarely moved. Check test frequency and mileage progression in the MOT history.

✓ 25,071–44,667 miles — normal for age. This is where most 2019 Volvo S60 R Design + T5 Autos sit.

⚠ Over 60,300 miles — higher than typical. Not necessarily a problem, but check service history and look out for advisory build-up on tyres and brakes.

2019 Volvo S60 R Design + T5 Auto — Still on the Road

Almost all 2019 Volvo S60 R Design + T5 Autos are still on the road.

Strong survival — 297 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025, 100% of the peak.

Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2022–2025.

MOT History Averages

4.3

Avg MOT tests per vehicle

0.49

Avg failures per vehicle

3.2

Avg advisories per vehicle

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