Volvo S60 (2016)
2016 Volvo S60
CarHunch analysed 1,381 real MOT records for the 2016 Volvo S60. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.
The 2016 Volvo S60 passes its MOT first time in 83.9% of cases, which is a solid 3.9 percentage points above the UK average, suggesting good baseline reliability. However, nearly 40% of these cars have recorded a dangerous defect at some point, which is substantially higher than typical and should give prospective buyers pause—this points to specific systemic issues worth investigating before purchase.
At around 67,000 miles on average, these vehicles are showing typical mileage for their age, yet they're accumulating 1.19 failures per test and 7.6 advisories, indicating emerging wear across multiple systems rather than one isolated problem. Before buying, have a pre-purchase inspection focus on the specific defects this cohort tends to develop, and budget for preventative work on common advisory items to avoid costly failures down the line.
What to check before buying a 2016 Volvo S60
Practical pre-purchase checks for this age and model.
- 📋 Check the full MOT history. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. Enter the reg below for a full AI analysis.
- 🔍 Inspect for corrosion in person. Brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that's expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.
- 🛞 Check tyres and brakes. The most common advisory items at this age. Budget for replacement if they're near the limit — factor this into your offer price.
- ⚠️ 39.5% of these vehicles have had a dangerous defect recorded. Enter the reg below — the full MOT history will show exactly what was flagged and whether it was resolved.
- 📄 Run an HPI check. The MOT history won't show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status — an HPI check will.
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Pass Rate by Fuel Type
| Fuel type | Vehicles | Pass rate | Avg failures |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diesel (93%) | 1,288 | 83.7% | 1.21 |
| Petrol (7%) | 93 | 87.7% | 1.03 |
Mileage Distribution
Most 2016 Volvo S60 vehicles sit in the blue band. If the car you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.
Half of all 2016 Volvo S60 vehicles fall between 46,946 and 86,735 miles.
2016 Volvo S60 — Still on the Road
Strong survival — 1,101 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025, 85% of the peak.
Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2019–2025.
MOT History Averages
Most Common MOT Issues — 2016 Volvo S60
Based on actual MOT test records for this model. Percentage shows how often each item appears across all vehicles in this cohort.
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44.7%
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
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44.1%
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
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37.1%
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin
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23.9%
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
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23.3%
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin
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21.7%
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
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13.4%
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing
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12.7%
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened
Data covers a 3-year window centred on 2016. Counts include advisories and failures.
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