Volvo V60 reliability, MPG and running costs
Figures updated
The Volvo V60 is a large family car. In 2024 MOT tests it scored 120 for reliability (100 is average), ranking 154 of 442, and 22.4% failed first time against a UK average of 28.5%. Its most common MOT failure is brake pads (3.2% of tests).
Ranked 154 of 442 cars in the 2024 MOT Reliability League, and 4 of 16 large family cars
In 2024, 38,825 Volvo V60s aged 3 to 20 had an MOT and 22.4% failed first time (UK average 28.5%). Taking age and mileage into account, the Volvo V60 is 17% less likely to fail than the average car of the same age and mileage. At the first MOT, at three years old, 12.1% failed (UK 12.7%).
First-time fail rate
22.4%
UK 28.5%
Fail rate at 3 years
12.1%
UK 12.7%
Average miles a year
10,900
Typical age at test: 8 years
Volvo V60 MOT failure rate by age
Most common Volvo V60 MOT faults
- Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick3.2% of tests
- Tread depth: tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm2.6% of tests
- Condition: has ply or cords exposed2.5% of tests
- Condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords2.2% of tests
- Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively1.4% of tests
- Malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction1.4% of tests
What the Volvo V60 fails on
| Area | Tests failing | vs similar cars |
|---|---|---|
| Tyres | 8.3% | ▲ 1.2× as often |
| Brakes | 5.0% | ▼ 17% less often |
| Lights and electrics | 4.9% | ▼ 50% less often |
| Suspension | 3.7% | ▼ 52% less often |
| Visibility | 2.9% | ▼ 31% less often |
| Exhaust and emissions | 1.9% | ▼ 31% less often |
| Steering | 1.8% | About average |
| Body and structure | 1.5% | ▼ 39% less often |
| Seat belts and airbags | 0.4% | ▼ 54% less often |
| Wheels | 0.3% | ▼ 20% less often |
What MPG does the Volvo V60 do?
Official economy for the Volvo V60 ranges from 27.7 to 72.4mpg across the 335 versions listed by the Vehicle Certification Agency (2012–2025). A typical petrol version manages 41.5mpg. Expect 10–15% less in real-world driving.
Work out a journey's fuel costHow much is road tax on a Volvo V60?
Any Volvo V60 first registered from April 2017 pays the standard rate of £200 a year after its first year (2026/27 rates). A Volvo V60 registered between March 2001 and March 2017 is taxed on its CO2: £20 to £760 a year.
Work out tax for a specific carVolvo V60 specs and running costs
Official figures for 335 versions sold in the UK between 2012 and 2025.
Fuel types
Diesel, Hybrid, Petrol, Plug-in hybrid
Official economy
27.7–72.4 mpg
CO2
17–237 g/km
Power
150–455 PS
| Version | Fuel | Economy | CO2 | Car tax | Company car tax |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| V60 B3 Core163 PS · 8AT · listed 2025 | Petrol | 38.1 mpg | 168g | £200 | 37% |
| V60 B3 Plus163 PS · 8AT · listed 2025 | Petrol | 41.5 mpg | 155g | £200 | 37% |
| V60 B3 Plus163 PS · 7AT-FWD · listed 2025 | Petrol | 45.5 mpg | 142g | £200 | 34% |
| V60 B4 Plus197 PS · 8AT · listed 2025 | Petrol | 38.1 mpg | 168g | £200 | 37% |
| V60 B4 Ultimate197 PS · 8AT · listed 2025 | Petrol | 41.5 mpg | 154g | £200 | 36% |
| V60 B4 Plus197 PS · 7AT-FWD · listed 2025 | Petrol | 44.8 mpg | 143g | £200 | 34% |
| V60 B4 Ultimate197 PS · 7AT-FWD · listed 2025 | Petrol | 44.8 mpg | 144g | £200 | 34% |
| V60 B4 Plus - Dark Theme197 PS · 8AT-FWD · listed 2025 | Petrol | 44.8 mpg | 143g | £200 | 34% |
| V60 B4 Ultra - Dark Theme197 PS · 8AT-FWD · listed 2025 | Petrol | 44.8 mpg | 144g | £200 | 34% |
| V60 Cross Country B5 Plus AWD250 PS · 8A-AWD · listed 2025 | Petrol | 35.7 mpg | 180g | £200 | 37% |
| V60 Cross Country B5 Ultimate AWD250 PS · 8A-AWD · listed 2025 | Petrol | 38.1 mpg | 168g | £200 | 37% |
| V60 Cross Country B5 AWD Plus250 PS · 8AT-AWD · listed 2025 | Petrol | 38.1 mpg | 168g | £200 | 37% |
| V60 Cross Country B5 AWD Ultimate250 PS · 8AT-AWD · listed 2025 | Petrol | 37.6 mpg | 170g | £200 | 37% |
| V60 Plug-in Hybrid T6 Plus - Dark Theme253 PS · 8AT-AWD · listed 2025 | Plug-in hybrid | 352.6 mpg | 17g | £200 | 10% |
| V60 Plug-in Hybrid T8 Ultra - Dark Theme310 PS · 8AT-AWD · listed 2025 | Plug-in hybrid | 352.6 mpg | 18g | £200 | 10% |
Economy and CO2 are official WLTP figures. Car tax is the yearly rate at current rates for a car first registered in the year listed, before any expensive car supplement. Company car tax is the 2026/27 benefit-in-kind rate. Showing the 15 most recent of 335 versions.
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Official figures are usually 10–15% better than real-world driving.
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Frequently asked questions
›Is the Volvo V60 reliable?
Its MOT record is better than average: the Volvo V60 is 17% less likely to fail than the average car of the same age and mileage, with a reliability score of 120 in our 2024 league (100 is average).
›What are common problems with the Volvo V60?
The most common MOT fault is “Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick”, found in 3.2% of tests.
›What MPG does the Volvo V60 do?
Official economy for the Volvo V60 ranges from 27.7 to 72.4mpg across the 335 versions listed by the Vehicle Certification Agency (2012–2025). A typical petrol version manages 41.5mpg. Expect 10–15% less in real-world driving.
›How much is road tax on a Volvo V60?
Any Volvo V60 first registered from April 2017 pays the standard rate of £200 a year after its first year (2026/27 rates). A Volvo V60 registered between March 2001 and March 2017 is taxed on its CO2: £20 to £760 a year.
›How many Volvo V60s fail their MOT?
22.4% of Volvo V60s aged 3 to 20 failed their MOT first time in 2024, and 12.1% failed at their first MOT.
Sources: DVSA anonymised MOT tests 2024, all versions of the Volvo V60 combined (Open Government Licence v3.0); official economy and CO2 from Vehicle Certification Agency data, © Crown copyright. VCA cannot accept liability for its accuracy. How we calculate the league.