Volvo V60 (2016)
2016 Volvo V60
CarHunch analysed 3,967 real MOT records for the 2016 Volvo V60. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.
The 2016 Volvo V60 passes its MOT on first attempt 84.9% of the time, which is a solid 4.9 percentage points above the UK average—but the serious concern here is that 43.5% of these cars have recorded at least one dangerous defect during their MOT history, well above what you'd want to see. Petrol versions perform slightly better at 88.7% pass rate versus 84.7% for diesels, though the difference is marginal.
At a median mileage of 65,336 for an eight-year-old car, these V60s have been driven sensibly, yet they're averaging 1.31 failures per test and 8.4 advisories, suggesting wear is catching up. Before buying, run a full service history check and have an independent inspection focus on the dangerous defect areas—brakes, steering, and suspension—because nearly half the used stock has flagged issues there at some point.
What to check before buying a 2016 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.
- ⚠️ 43.5% 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 (87%) | 3,443 | 84.7% | 1.33 |
| Electric Diesel (7%) | 275 | 84.2% | 1.36 |
| Petrol (6%) | 248 | 88.7% | 0.96 |
| Hybrid Electric (Clean) (0%) | 1 | 100% | 0 |
Mileage Distribution
Most 2016 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 2016 Volvo V60 vehicles fall between 48,935 and 85,845 miles.
2016 Volvo V60 — Still on the Road
Strong survival — 3,645 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025, 95% 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 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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43.6%
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
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42.4%
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
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35.1%
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin
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25.7%
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin
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25.7%
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
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24%
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
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12.8%
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened
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12%
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Data covers a 3-year window centred on 2016. Counts include advisories and failures.
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