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Volvo V60 R Design B3 MHEV Auto (2021)

403 real MOT outcomes analysed • 90.9% first-time pass rate

2021 Volvo V60 R Design B3 MHEV Auto

CarHunch analysed 403 real MOT records for the 2021 Volvo V60 R Design B3 MHEV 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. 403 vehicles on record. Figures are indicative — the specific vehicle's history matters more than these averages.

This 2021 V60 R-Design is a solid performer, with a first-time pass rate of 90.5% that comfortably beats the UK average of 80%, and only 11.9% of vehicles have ever shown a dangerous defect—well below the threshold for concern. The hybrid powertrain is proving reliable in this cohort.

At 32,000 miles median, these cars are still relatively young with low mileage for their age, which explains the strong pass figures. The 0.29 average failures per vehicle is impressively low, though advisories average 1.9, suggesting minor wear items crop up—if you're considering buying one, budget for routine servicing of the hybrid system specifically, as it's less commonly serviced than traditional engines and could mask latent issues.

The 2021 Volvo V60 R Design B3 MHEV Auto passes its MOT first time more often than most UK vehicles (90.9% vs ~80% average) — and when it does fail, it's usually something minor and cheap to fix.

⚠️ About 1 in 12 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
90.9%
UK average ~80%
Better than average
Dangerous (ever)
11.9%
At least once in MOT history
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Avg failures / car
0.29
Over 2.3 tests on record
Low
Typical mileage
32k
Middle half: 25k–40k
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✅ Good baseline reliability. A 90.9% 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 1.9 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 403 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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Before you buy a 2021 Volvo V60 R Design B3 MHEV Auto

Based on MOT data from 403 vehicles — here's what to check.

  • 📋 Check the full MOT history. 11.9% 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 ClickMechanic →
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Pass Rate by Fuel Type

Fuel type Vehicles Pass rate Avg failures
Hybrid Electric (Clean) (99%) 399 90.8% 0.29

Colour Breakdown

Based on 563 Volvo V60 R Design B3 MHEV Auto vehicles registered in the UK — across all years. From DVLA registration records.

Grey 27%
152
Black 25.8%
145
Blue 14.6%
82
White 14.2%
80
Silver 8.7%
49
Red 7.8%
44
Gold 2%
11

Mileage Distribution

Most 2021 Volvo V60 R Design B3 MHEV 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.

32,154
typical
24,705
low mileage
39,928
high mileage

Half of all 2021 Volvo V60 R Design B3 MHEV Auto vehicles fall between 24,705 and 39,928 miles.

Is the mileage you're seeing normal?
✓ Under 24,705 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.
✓ 24,705–39,928 miles — normal for age. This is where most 2021 Volvo V60 R Design B3 MHEV Autos sit.
⚠ Over 53,902 miles — higher than typical. Not necessarily a problem, but check service history and look out for advisory build-up on tyres and brakes.

MOT History Averages

2.3
Avg MOT tests per vehicle
0.29
Avg failures per vehicle
1.9
Avg advisories per vehicle
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