Volvo Xc60 (2011)
2011 Volvo Xc60
CarHunch analysed 5,099 real MOT records for the 2011 Volvo Xc60. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.
The 2011 Volvo XC60 passes its MOT at 80.8%, marginally ahead of the UK average, but nearly 40% of these vehicles have recorded a dangerous defect at some point—a significant concern for safety-conscious buyers. Diesel models, which dominate the cohort at 4,949 vehicles, pass at 80.7%, while the smaller petrol sample achieves a healthier 85% pass rate.
At 85,494 miles median, these cars have covered typical mileage for their age, yet average 2.86 failures per test suggests wear-related problems are emerging. The high advisory count of 16 per vehicle points to a pattern of minor issues accumulating over time, so budget for regular preventative maintenance and have any used example thoroughly inspected for previous dangerous defects before purchase.
What to check before buying a 2011 Volvo Xc60
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.
- ⚠️ 39.6% 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 (97%) | 4,949 | 80.7% | 2.91 |
| Petrol (3%) | 149 | 85% | 1.23 |
| Diesel (0%) | 1 | 87.5% | 1 |
Mileage Distribution
Most 2011 Volvo Xc60 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 2011 Volvo Xc60 vehicles fall between 68,455 and 104,790 miles.
2011 Volvo Xc60 — Still on the Road
Strong survival — 4,158 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025, 87% 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 — 2011 Volvo Xc60
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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53.8%
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
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53.7%
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
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34.8%
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin
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33.3%
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
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33%
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
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32%
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit
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30.7%
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit
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30%
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin
Data covers a 3-year window centred on 2011. Counts include advisories and failures.
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