2019 Volvo Xc60 R- B4 Auto — MOT failures & pass rate
Across 1,124 MOT tests analysed for the 2019 Volvo Xc60 R- B4 Auto, the most common recorded failure areas were tyres, brakes and visibility. Its pass rate of 90.9% was above the average for cars of a similar age (89.8%). Higher-mileage examples failed more often — 17.0% in the 90-120k group versus 7.3% in the 0-30k group.
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tyres | 5.2% | 58 |
| 2 | Brakes | 2.2% | 25 |
| 3 | Visibility | 1.5% | 17 |
| 4 | Lighting & signalling | 1.2% | 13 |
| 5 | Suspension | 0.6% | 7 |
| 6 | Emissions & environmental | 0.5% | 6 |
Most common specific failures
The exact components most often recorded as failures — more specific than the categories above.
| # | Failure item | Times recorded |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Brake pads | 25 |
| 2 | Tread depth | 18 |
| 3 | Wipers | 16 |
| 4 | Ball joint | 10 |
| 5 | Headlamp aim | 8 |
| 6 | Malfunction indicator lamp | 6 |
Top advisory categories
Advisories aren't failures, but they flag work likely needed soon — useful when budgeting.
| # | Category | % of tests with advisory | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tyres | 21.4% | 241 |
| 2 | Brakes | 16.5% | 185 |
| 3 | Other defects | 6.1% | 69 |
| 4 | Visibility | 3.4% | 38 |
| 5 | Emissions & environmental | 2.7% | 30 |
| 6 | Suspension | 2.1% | 23 |
Failure rate by mileage
Higher-mileage cars tend to fail more — often the most useful guide to real condition.
| Mileage band | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | 289 | 7.3% |
| 30-60k | 568 | 9.0% |
| 60-90k | 210 | 10.0% |
| 90-120k | 47 | 17.0% |
Failure rate by age
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 273 | 7.7% |
| 2023 | 286 | 8.7% |
| 2024 | 280 | 9.3% |
| 2025 | 284 | 10.6% |
What to check before buying a 2019 Xc60 R- B4 Auto
Before buying a 2019 Volvo Xc60 R- B4 Auto, focus on the areas it most often fails on. Tyres accounted for 5.2% of tests for this year.
- Tyres (5.2% 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.
- Brakes (2.2% of tests): Pads/discs are routine wear; binding, imbalance or corroded pipes are more serious — test for pulling under braking. Typical repair: £100–£350 per axle.
- Visibility (1.5% 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.
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 2019 Volvo Xc60 R- B4 Autos pass their MOT?
90.9% of the 1,124 2019 Volvo Xc60 R- B4 Auto MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 9.1% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2019 Volvo Xc60 R- B4 Auto?
Tyres, recorded in 5.2% of tests, followed by brakes (2.2%).
Does the 2019 Xc60 R- B4 Auto get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 7.3% in the 0-30k band to 17.0% in the 90-120k band.
Methodology & source. Based on 1,124 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.