2016 Volvo V60 MOT pass rate: 81.7% (11,322 tests)
Is the 2016 V60 getting worse?
Pass rate of 2016-registered cars across recent test years:
| Test year | Pass rate | |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 82.8% -0.4 vs same-age |
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| 2024 | 82.0% +0.8 vs same-age |
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| 2025 | 80.3% +0.7 vs same-age |
The raw rate normally falls as cars age. The “vs same-age” figure compares this cohort with all UK cars registered in the same year, so normal ageing is not mistaken for a bad model year.
What fails on a 2016 V60
| # | System | Defects recorded | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tyres | 1,323 | 36.0% |
| 2 | Brakes | 751 | 20.4% |
| 3 | Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment | 402 | 10.9% |
| 4 | Suspension | 333 | 9.1% |
| 5 | Body, chassis, structure | 301 | 8.2% |
| 6 | Noise, emissions and leaks | 219 | 6.0% |
All V60 years compared
| Registration year | Tests | Pass rate | Vs same-age | Median mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | 7,434 | 73.5% | +4.4 pts | 120,952 |
| 2012 | 13,476 | 72.6% | +1.4 pts | 115,730 |
| 2013 | 10,523 | 75.8% | +2.5 pts | 111,232 |
| 2014 | 10,762 | 77.4% | +1.6 pts | 103,671 |
| 2015 | 9,791 | 80.8% | +2.1 pts | 90,269 |
| 2016 (this page) | 11,322 | 81.7% | +0.4 pts | 80,697 |
| 2017 | 9,393 | 81.3% | -2.7 pts | 69,607 |
| 2018 | 11,454 | 86.4% | +0.1 pts | 54,287 |
| 2019 | 10,121 | 87.0% | -1.4 pts | 46,910 |
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FAQs
Is a 2016 Volvo V60 reliable?
2016-registered examples passed 81.7% of their MOT tests (11,322 tests, 2023–2025), +0.4 points versus all UK cars registered in the same year. At roughly 10 years old with a median 80,697 miles, condition now varies car by car — always check the individual MOT history.
What mileage is too high for a 2016 V60?
The median tested example shows 80,697 miles. Anything far beyond that isn't automatically bad — a motorway-mile car with consistent service records often beats a low-mileage school-run car — but price accordingly and scrutinise the mileage trail for gaps or drops.
Should I buy the petrol or diesel 2016 V60?
In this cohort petrols pass 86.9% of tests against 81.3% for diesels. Mileage and use can explain part of that gap, so treat it as a reason to inspect DPF and emissions history, not a fuel-type verdict.
Source: DVSA Anonymised MOT tests and results, 2023–2025 extracts (96 million Class 4 initial tests; retests excluded). Only vehicles old enough for a routine first MOT are included. Age-adjusted figures compare the model-year cohort with all vehicles of the same registration year tested in the same calendar year. Contains public sector information licensed under OGL v3.0.