Volvo Xc60 R Design Pro B5 MHEV Auto (2021)
2021 Volvo Xc60 R Design Pro B5 MHEV Auto
CarHunch analysed 138 real MOT records for the 2021 Volvo Xc60 R Design Pro B5 MHEV Auto. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.
The 2021 Volvo XC60 R-Design Pro B5 MHEV is a genuinely reliable proposition, with an 89.3% first-time pass rate that sits comfortably above the UK average of 80%. Only 10.1% of vehicles have ever recorded a dangerous defect, which is reassuringly low and suggests Volvo's build quality is holding up well.
At nearly 37,000 miles on the clock, these cars are showing typical mileage for their age, and the modest 0.29 average failures per vehicle confirms they're not throwing expensive curveballs at owners. When you do get advisories (averaging 1.6 per car), they're usually minor wear items rather than structural concerns—so before you buy, check the service history to confirm regular maintenance has been kept up, as that's clearly where these hybrids stay trouble-free.
What to check before buying a 2021 Volvo Xc60 R Design Pro B5 MHEV Auto
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.
- 📄 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hybrid Electric (Clean) (99%) | 137 | 89.2% | 0.29 |
| Other (1%) | 1 | 100% | 0 |
Mileage Distribution
Most 2021 Volvo Xc60 R Design Pro B5 MHEV Auto 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 2021 Volvo Xc60 R Design Pro B5 MHEV Auto vehicles fall between 24,892 and 44,820 miles.
MOT History Averages
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