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Volvo XC60 - 2023

15.4 faults per 100 tests
Year average for all cars of 2023 is 36.8 faults per 100 tests
Dataset: MOT tests in Great Britain (period: 2024-01-01 to 2025-09-10) for Volvo XC60, model year 2023. Sample size: 112 cars, 175 tests and 27 recorded faults.
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Less faults compared to the average car of same model year

Quick summary

Total: 112 cars

The 2023 Volvo XC60 has a significantly lower overall defect rate of 15 per 100 vehicles compared to the average of 36 per 100, making it 57% better than its peers. This model excels particularly in categories like brakes, steering, and body structure, where it recorded no defects, contrasting sharply with average rates. However, it shows a higher defect rate in visibility issues at 8%, compared to the average of 6%. Mileage-related trends indicate that the XC60 has a consistent defect presence across lower mileage ranges, but specific data for higher ranges is not available. Overall, the XC60 stands out for its reliability, especially in critical areas like braking and steering.

Cars by mileage segment

Total: 112 cars

Categories

Brakes
▲ 100.0% better
0.0 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 8.8 / 100 tests
Steering
▲ 100.0% better
0.0 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 0.3 / 100 tests
Visibility
▼ 37.9% worse
8.0 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 5.8 / 100 tests
  • Wiper blade: defective
  • Wiper blade: missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen
Lights & Electrics
▲ 47.1% better
4.6 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 8.7 / 100 tests
  • Lamp emitted colour, position or intensity not in accordance with the requirements
  • An obligatory rear fog lamp missing, or a front or rear fog lamp inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning
  • The aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements
Wheels & Suspension
▲ 60.4% better
18.3 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 46.2 / 100 tests
  • A tyre: with a lump, bulge or tear … or with cords exposed or damaged
  • Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements
  • A tyre: with a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords
Body/Structure
▲ 100.0% better
0.0 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 1.0 / 100 tests
Equipment
▲ 100.0% better
0.0 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 1.3 / 100 tests
Other
▲ 100.0% better
0.0 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 1.1 / 100 tests

Fault rate by mileage segment

Model    Year average
0 263 0–31,000 mi 31,000–62,000 62,000–93,000 93,000–124,000 124,000+
* Metric: faults per 100 tests.

Most common faults (Top 10)

Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 12
Wiper blade: defective
MINOR
Occurrences: 4
Wiper blade: missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen
PRS
Occurrences: 3
A tyre: with a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 2
Lamp emitted colour, position or intensity not in accordance with the requirements
FAIL
Occurrences: 2
A tyre: with a lump, bulge or tear … or with cords exposed or damaged
FAIL
Occurrences: 2
The aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements
PRS
Occurrences: 1
An obligatory rear fog lamp missing, or a front or rear fog lamp inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning
FAIL
Occurrences: 1

Serious faults (Top 10)

Lamp emitted colour, position or intensity not in accordance with the requirements
FAIL
Occurrences: 2
A tyre: with a lump, bulge or tear … or with cords exposed or damaged
FAIL
Occurrences: 2
An obligatory rear fog lamp missing, or a front or rear fog lamp inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning
FAIL
Occurrences: 1