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Volvo S60 r-design b5 mhev auto vs Volvo Unknown: reliability comparison

MOT pass rates, common faults and mileage compared from real UK MOT data.

Volvo S60 r-design b5 mhev auto
92%
MOT pass rate · 389 vehicles
More reliable
Volvo Unknown
86%
MOT pass rate · 319,034 vehicles
Verdict: On MOT pass rate, the Volvo S60 r-design b5 mhev auto is the more reliable of the two — 92% pass first time versus 86%. It's one signal among several; check the full breakdown below.

Head to head

Measure Volvo S60 r-design b5 mhev auto Volvo Unknown
MOT pass rate 92% ✓ 86%
MOT failure rate 8% ✓ 14%
Faults & advisories per test 0.8 0.7 ✓
Dangerous-fault share 3% ✓ 4%
Average mileage 36,866 mi 431,427 mi
Sample size (vehicles) 389 319,034

Most common faults

Volvo S60 r-design b5 mhev auto

  1. Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  2. Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  3. Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  4. Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  5. Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  6. Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Volvo Unknown

  1. Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  2. Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  3. Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  4. Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
  5. Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
  6. Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Reliability FAQ

On MOT pass rate, the Volvo S60 r-design b5 mhev auto is the more reliable of the two — 92% pass first time versus 86%. It's one signal among several; check the full breakdown below.

Full Volvo S60 r-design b5 mhev auto report Full Volvo Unknown report Most reliable cars

Pass rates are computed over completed (pass/fail) MOT tests. Reliability also depends on age, mileage and upkeep — see each model's page for the full picture.