Volvo V60 + B3 MHEV Auto Reliability, MOT Pass Rate & Common Faults
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Is the Volvo V60 + B3 MHEV Auto reliable? We analysed 144 real MOT tests across 122 vehicles to find out.
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The Volvo V60 + B3 MHEV Auto is above average for reliability based on real UK MOT data. Here's everything you need to know before buying a used Volvo V60 + B3 MHEV Auto.
Volvo V60 + B3 MHEV Auto — specs & performance
Verified from DVLA & DVSA recordsA snapshot of the engine, performance, dimensions, fuel economy and running costs for the Volvo V60 + B3 MHEV Auto — drawn from official DVLA vehicle records and the DVSA fuel-economy database.
Engine & Performance
- Engine size
- 1969cc
- Power
- 161 BHP
- Power (kW)
- 120 kW
- 0–62 mph
- 8.6 sec
- Fuel type
- Hybrid Electric
Body & Dimensions
- Body type
- Car
- Common colour
- Silver
- Wheel plan
- 2 Axle Rigid Body
Fuel Economy
Tax & Emissions
- CO2 output
- 143 g/km Band H
- Emission class
- 6ap
- Road tax (12 mo.)
- £155
- Road tax (6 mo.)
- £85.25
Volvo V60 + B3 MHEV Auto Number Plates
Number plates registered to a Volvo V60 + B3 MHEV Auto. Click on any registration for full vehicle details — including MOT history, mileage records, previous owners and damage history.
Volvo V60 + B3 MHEV Auto MOT Pass Rate by Year
How likely is a Volvo V60 + B3 MHEV Auto to pass its MOT? Here's the pass rate for each registration year, newest first.
Volvo V60 + B3 MHEV Auto Common Faults & Problems
These are the most common serious faults found on Volvo V60 + B3 MHEV Auto models during MOT testing — flagged as dangerous or major failures that need immediate attention.
Volvo V60 + B3 MHEV Auto MOT Data by Registration Year
Full breakdown of pass rate and mileage for each year. Use this to compare the Volvo V60 + B3 MHEV Auto year you're looking at.
| Year | Tests | Pass Rate | Low Mi. | Typical Mi. | High Mi. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 72 | 90.3% | 21,684 | 28,907 | 36,036 |
| 2022 | 70 | 91.4% | 23,309 | 33,019 | 43,090 |
How Long Does a Volvo V60 + B3 MHEV Auto Last?
Based on 122 Volvo V60 + B3 MHEV Auto vehicles on UK roads.
Volvo V60 + B3 MHEV Auto Mileage Distribution
Total mileage recorded across all Volvo V60 + B3 MHEV Auto MOT tests. If the car you're looking at is above the 75th percentile, it's done more miles than most.
Best Year to Buy a Used Volvo V60 + B3 MHEV Auto
Based on MOT pass rates across all registration years with sufficient test data.
91.4% MOT pass rate from 70 tests
90.3% MOT pass rate from 72 tests
The best year to buy a used Volvo V60 + B3 MHEV Auto is 2022, which has the highest MOT pass rate at 91.4% across 70 tests. The 2023 model year has the lowest pass rate at 90.3% — if you're looking at one from that year, budget for potential repairs and get a thorough pre-purchase inspection.
How Does the Volvo V60 + B3 MHEV Auto Compare?
MOT pass rates compared to similar models. Click any model for the full breakdown.
| Model | Pass Rate | Tests | Typical Mileage | Lifespan |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Volvo V60 + B3 MHEV Auto THIS CAR | 91.0% | 144 | 29,576 mi | — yrs |
| Volvo V70 | 71% | 1,930,508 | 113,181 mi | 29 yrs |
| Volvo V40 | 73.7% | 1,865,374 | 76,415 mi | 30 yrs |
| Volvo S40 | 69.9% | 1,390,271 | 84,701 mi | 30 yrs |
| Citroen C5 Aircross Flair Bluehdi S/s | 97.4% | 155 | 44,943 mi | — yrs |
Compared to the Volvo V70 (71.0% pass rate) and the Volvo V40 (73.7% pass rate), the Volvo V60 + B3 MHEV Auto outperforms both on MOT reliability.
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The Volvo V60 + B3 MHEV Auto has an overall MOT pass rate of 91.0% across 144 real MOT tests — comfortably above the UK average, which puts it among the more reliable models on UK roads.
On the safety side, the most frequently flagged dangerous fault is tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure. Dangerous faults cause an immediate MOT failure and mean the vehicle is not roadworthy until repaired. If you're viewing a Volvo V60 + B3 MHEV Auto with an expired or recently passed MOT, ask the seller whether any dangerous faults were found and fixed during the last test.
Before committing to a purchase, we recommend running a full vehicle history check on the specific car. This will reveal any outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies that the seller may not disclose — and that the MOT data alone can't tell you.