Volvo V60 (2010)
2010 Volvo V60
CarHunch analysed 288 real MOT records for the 2010 Volvo V60. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.
The 2010 Volvo V60 passes its MOT at 81.7%, marginally above the UK average of 80%, but the serious concern here is that 53.8% of these cars have recorded a dangerous defect at some point—well over double the typical rate. This is a fleet-wide reliability issue that demands a full inspection history check before purchase.
At 83,424 miles on average, these V60s have covered typical mileage for their age, yet they're accumulating 2.75 failures per test and 17.4 advisories, suggesting wear and maintenance costs will be steady. If you're considering one, obtain the complete MOT history and have a pre-purchase inspection focus on structural and brake components, where dangerous defects are most likely to hide.
What to check before buying a 2010 Volvo V60
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.
- ⚠️ 53.8% 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 (92%) | 265 | 81.6% | 2.77 |
| Petrol (8%) | 23 | 83% | 2.48 |
Mileage Distribution
Most 2010 Volvo V60 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 2010 Volvo V60 vehicles fall between 66,901 and 100,291 miles.
2010 Volvo V60 — Still on the Road
Strong survival — 221 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025, 82% of the peak.
Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2014–2025.
MOT History Averages
Most Common MOT Issues — 2010 Volvo V60
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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54.5%
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
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53.1%
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
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35.6%
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin
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33.7%
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
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32.2%
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
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31.3%
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded
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29.6%
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded
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25.7%
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit
Data covers a 3-year window centred on 2010. Counts include advisories and failures.
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