Volvo XC60 reliability, MPG and running costs
Figures updated
The Volvo XC60 is a large suv; the latest version we cover is the Mk2 (2017–). In 2024 MOT tests it scored 130 for reliability (100 is average), ranking 114 of 442, and 20.0% failed first time against a UK average of 28.5%. Its most common MOT failure is coil spring (3.6% of tests). Boot space is 483 litres (1,543 with the seats folded).
Volvo XC60 key specs (Mk2 (2017–), 5-door SUV)
Price new
£49,860 to £71,865
Boot
483 litres (1,543 seats folded)
Seats
5
Size (L × W × H)
4,708 × 1,999 × 1,660mm
Power
250–406 PS
0–62mph
4.9–6.9 sec
Euro NCAP
5 stars (2017)
2017 on models; figures vary by version. Prices from the July 2026 price list. Sources: azure-eu-assets.contentstack.com, euroncap.com.
Ranked 114 of 442 cars in the 2024 MOT Reliability League, and 15 of 24 large SUVs
In 2024, 107,901 Volvo XC60s aged 3 to 20 had an MOT and 20.0% failed first time (UK average 28.5%). Taking age and mileage into account, the Volvo XC60 is 23% less likely to fail than the average car of the same age and mileage. At the first MOT, at three years old, 9.5% failed (UK 12.7%).
First-time fail rate
20.0%
UK 28.5%
Fail rate at 3 years
9.5%
UK 12.7%
Average miles a year
10,100
Typical age at test: 7 years
Volvo XC60 MOT failure rate by age
Most common Volvo XC60 MOT faults
- Coil spring: fractured or broken3.6% of tests
- Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick2.8% of tests
- Tread depth: tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm2.1% of tests
- Condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords1.7% of tests
- Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively1.2% of tests
- Malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction1.1% of tests
What the Volvo XC60 fails on
| Area | Tests failing | vs similar cars |
|---|---|---|
| Lights and electrics | 5.7% | ▼ 38% less often |
| Tyres | 5.5% | ▼ 21% less often |
| Suspension | 5.0% | ▼ 30% less often |
| Brakes | 4.0% | ▼ 31% less often |
| Visibility | 2.2% | ▼ 46% less often |
| Steering | 1.7% | About average |
| Exhaust and emissions | 1.3% | ▼ 51% less often |
| Body and structure | 0.9% | ▼ 63% less often |
| Seat belts and airbags | 0.4% | ▼ 45% less often |
| Wheels | 0.1% | ▼ 63% less often |
How big is the Volvo XC60's boot?
The Mk2 (2017–) Volvo XC60 has 483 litres of boot space with the rear seats up and 1,543 litres with them folded, according to the manufacturer. That's the 8th biggest of the 8 large SUVs we compare; the Land Rover Discovery has the most, at 922 litres.
What MPG does the Volvo XC60 do?
Official economy for the Volvo XC60 ranges from 24.1 to 62.8mpg across the 323 versions listed by the Vehicle Certification Agency (2010–2025). A typical petrol version manages 35.3mpg and a typical diesel 47mpg. Expect 10–15% less in real-world driving.
Work out a journey's fuel costHow much is road tax on a Volvo XC60?
Any Volvo XC60 first registered from April 2017 pays the standard rate of £200 a year after its first year (2026/27 rates). Versions with a list price over £40,000 pay an extra £440 a year in years two to six; every current version is over that. A Volvo XC60 registered between March 2001 and March 2017 is taxed on its CO2: £35 to £790 a year.
Work out tax for a specific carVolvo XC60 specs and running costs
Official figures for 323 versions sold in the UK between 2010 and 2025.
Fuel types
Diesel, Hybrid, Petrol, Plug-in hybrid
Official economy
24.1–62.8 mpg
CO2
22–274 g/km
Power
190–455 PS
| Version | Fuel | Economy | CO2 | Car tax | Company car tax |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| XC60 B4 Plus AWD197 PS · 8A-AWD · listed 2025 | Diesel | 39.2 mpg | 188g | £200 | 37% |
| XC60 B4 Plus197 PS · 8AT-AWD · listed 2025 | Diesel | 44.1 mpg | 167g | £200 | 37% |
| XC60 B5 Core AWD250 PS · 8A-AWD · listed 2025 | Petrol | 31.7 mpg | 202g | £200 | 37% |
| XC60 B5 Plus AWD250 PS · 8A-AWD · listed 2025 | Petrol | 36.6 mpg | 176g | £200 | 37% |
| XC60 B5 Core250 PS · 8AT-AWD · listed 2025 | Petrol | 35.3 mpg | 181g | £200 | 37% |
| XC60 B5 Plus250 PS · 8AT-AWD · listed 2025 | Petrol | 35.3 mpg | 182g | £200 | 37% |
| XC60 B5 Ultimate250 PS · 8AT-AWD · listed 2025 | Petrol | 34.8 mpg | 185g | £200 | 37% |
| XC60 B5 Plus - Dark Theme250 PS · 8AT-AWD · listed 2025 | Petrol | 36.2 mpg | 176g | £200 | 37% |
| XC60 B5 Plus Black Edition250 PS · 8AT-AWD · listed 2025 | Petrol | 35.3 mpg | 182g | £200 | 37% |
| XC60 B5 Ultra - Dark theme250 PS · 8AT-AWD · listed 2025 | Petrol | 35.7 mpg | 179g | £200 | 37% |
| XC60 B5 Ultra - Bright Theme250 PS · 8AT-AWD · listed 2025 | Petrol | 35.7 mpg | 179g | £200 | 37% |
| XC60 B5 Ultra Black Edition250 PS · 8AT-AWD · listed 2025 | Petrol | 34.8 mpg | 184g | £200 | 37% |
| XC60 B5 Plus Pro - Dark Theme250 PS · 8AT-AWD · listed 2025 | Petrol | 36.2 mpg | 176g | £200 | 37% |
| XC60 B5 Plus Pro Black Edition250 PS · 8AT-AWD · listed 2025 | Petrol | 35.3 mpg | 182g | £200 | 37% |
| XC60 B6 Ultimate AWD300 PS · 8A-AWD · listed 2025 | Petrol | 34 mpg | 190g | £200 | 37% |
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 323 versions.
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Frequently asked questions
›Is the Volvo XC60 reliable?
Its MOT record is better than average: the Volvo XC60 is 23% less likely to fail than the average car of the same age and mileage, with a reliability score of 130 in our 2024 league (100 is average).
›What are common problems with the Volvo XC60?
The most common MOT fault is “Coil spring: fractured or broken”, found in 3.6% of tests.
›How big is the Volvo XC60's boot?
The Mk2 (2017–) Volvo XC60 has 483 litres of boot space with the rear seats up and 1,543 litres with them folded, according to the manufacturer. That's the 8th biggest of the 8 large SUVs we compare; the Land Rover Discovery has the most, at 922 litres.
›What MPG does the Volvo XC60 do?
Official economy for the Volvo XC60 ranges from 24.1 to 62.8mpg across the 323 versions listed by the Vehicle Certification Agency (2010–2025). A typical petrol version manages 35.3mpg and a typical diesel 47mpg. Expect 10–15% less in real-world driving.
›How much is road tax on a Volvo XC60?
Any Volvo XC60 first registered from April 2017 pays the standard rate of £200 a year after its first year (2026/27 rates). Versions with a list price over £40,000 pay an extra £440 a year in years two to six; every current version is over that. A Volvo XC60 registered between March 2001 and March 2017 is taxed on its CO2: £35 to £790 a year.
›How many Volvo XC60s fail their MOT?
20.0% of Volvo XC60s aged 3 to 20 failed their MOT first time in 2024, and 9.5% failed at their first MOT.
Sources: DVSA anonymised MOT tests 2024, all versions of the Volvo XC60 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.