2021 Volvo V60 R- T6 Recharge A — MOT failures & pass rate

Across 1,214 MOT tests analysed for the 2021 Volvo V60 R- T6 Recharge A, the most common recorded failure areas were tyres, visibility and lighting & signalling. Its pass rate of 89.8% was below the average for cars of a similar age (91.2%). Higher-mileage examples failed more often — 15.4% in the 90-120k group versus 7.8% in the 0-30k group.

Pass rate

1,214

MOT tests analysed

10.2%

Fail rate

worse than

vs cars of similar age

3.5

Avg age at test (yrs)

How it compares

Fail rate for this model-year against the segment and national averages for cars of a similar age.

Top failure categories

Most common MOT failure areas — 2021 Volvo V60 R- T6 Recharge A
#	Category	% of tests affected	Tests
1	Tyres	7.5%	91
2	Visibility	2.4%	29
3	Lighting & signalling	2.2%	27
4	Road wheels	0.5%	6
5	Seat belts & restraints	0.3%	4
6	Suspension	0.3%	4

Percentage of tests with at least one failure recorded in each category.

Most common specific failures

The exact components most often recorded as failures — more specific than the categories above.

Most frequently recorded failure items — 2021 Volvo V60 R- T6 Recharge A
#	Failure item	Times recorded
1	Wipers	23
2	Tread depth	23
3	Headlamp aim	18
4	Headlamp cleaning device	14
5	Washers	9
6	Registration plates	4

Top advisory categories

Advisories aren't failures, but they flag work likely needed soon — useful when budgeting.

Most common MOT advisories — 2021 Volvo V60 R- T6 Recharge A
#	Category	% of tests with advisory	Tests
1	Tyres	25.1%	305
2	Other defects	5.2%	63
3	Brakes	4.8%	58
4	Visibility	4.0%	49
5	Road wheels	1.1%	13
6	Suspension	0.9%	11

Failure rate by mileage

Higher-mileage cars tend to fail more — often the most useful guide to real condition.

MOT fail rate by recorded mileage band.

Fail rate by recorded mileage — 2021 V60 R- T6 Recharge A
Mileage band	Tests	Fail rate
0-30k	257	7.8%
30-60k	552	10.0%
60-90k	308	11.7%
90-120k	78	15.4%

Failure rate by age

How this model-year's MOT fail rate climbs as the cars get older.

Trend over time

Fail rate by dataset year — 2021 V60 R- T6 Recharge A
Dataset year	Tests	Fail rate
2024	601	10.2%
2025	596	9.9%

What to check before buying a 2021 V60 R- T6 Recharge A

Before buying a 2021 Volvo V60 R- T6 Recharge A, focus on the areas it most often fails on. Tyres accounted for 7.5% of tests for this year.

Tyres (7.5% of tests): Usually a quick, known-cost fix, but check tread, age and uneven wear (which can hint at alignment or suspension issues). Typical repair: £50–£120 per tyre.
Visibility (2.4% of tests): Wipers, washers, mirrors and screen damage — usually inexpensive, but check for chips in the driver's line of sight. Typical repair: £15–£150.
Lighting & signalling (2.2% of tests): Often a cheap bulb, but persistent issues can mean wiring or corrosion in the units. Typical repair: £10–£150.

Repair costs are rough UK ballpark ranges to set expectations, not quotes — actual prices vary widely by car, parts and garage.

Frequently asked questions

How many 2021 Volvo V60 R- T6 Recharge As pass their MOT?

89.8% of the 1,214 2021 Volvo V60 R- T6 Recharge A MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 10.2% fail rate.

What is the most common MOT failure on a 2021 Volvo V60 R- T6 Recharge A?

Tyres, recorded in 7.5% of tests, followed by visibility (2.4%).

Does the 2021 V60 R- T6 Recharge A get worse with mileage?

Its MOT fail rate rises from 7.8% in the 0-30k band to 15.4% in the 90-120k band.

Methodology & source. Based on 1,214 MOT tests. Dataset: DVSA MOT testing data (2021,2022,2023,2024,2025). Data last updated 2026-07-01. Figures reflect MOT-testable defects only — read the methodology for how these are calculated and what they don't measure.