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Volvo Unknown vs Volvo V60 p-star engrd t8rchrg awd a: reliability comparison

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

Volvo Unknown
86%
MOT pass rate · 319,034 vehicles
Volvo V60 p-star engrd t8rchrg awd a
89%
MOT pass rate · 138 vehicles
More reliable
Verdict: On MOT pass rate, the Volvo V60 p-star engrd t8rchrg awd a is the more reliable of the two — 89% pass first time versus 86%. It's one signal among several; check the full breakdown below.

Head to head

Measure Volvo Unknown Volvo V60 p-star engrd t8rchrg awd a
MOT pass rate 86% 89% ✓
MOT failure rate 14% 11% ✓
Faults & advisories per test 0.7 ✓ 0.8
Dangerous-fault share 4% ✓ 10%
Average mileage 431,427 mi 47,214 mi
Sample size (vehicles) 319,034 138

Most common faults

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))

Volvo V60 p-star engrd t8rchrg awd a

  1. Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  2. Nearside Rear 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. Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
  5. Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  6. Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Reliability FAQ

On MOT pass rate, the Volvo V60 p-star engrd t8rchrg awd a is the more reliable of the two — 89% pass first time versus 86%. It's one signal among several; check the full breakdown below.

Full Volvo Unknown report Full Volvo V60 p-star engrd t8rchrg awd a 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.