2014 Volvo S60 MOT pass rate, common failures & what to check

In 2025, 75.2% of Volvo S60s first used in 2014 passed their MOT first time, against 68.6% for all cars first used in 2014. Across 4,188 S60 first tests from 2023 to 2025, the most common failure areas were tyres, lamps and electrical equipment and brakes.

This page analyses first MOT tests for Volvo S60s first used in 2014 (all trims grouped): 2021 to 2025 for the pass-rate trend, and 2023 to 2025 for the failure and advisory analysis — plus what is worth checking before you buy one.

Data: DVSA anonymised MOT tests to December 2025 · Calculated by SortedCars · Updated October 2026

Passed first time, 2025
75.2%
of 1,332 first tests; all cars first used in 2014: 68.6%. Fixed-at-the-test counts as a fail
Tests analysed
4,188
first tests, 2023–2025; 1,332 in 2025
Clean pass, 2025
33.6%
of 1,332 first tests in 2025, passed with no advisory and no minor defect recorded
Typical mileage, tested in 2025
109,000
middle half: 82,500–140,000 miles; all cars first used in 2014: 80,500

How the 2014 Volvo S60 MOT pass rate has changed

Share of first tests passed in each year, S60s first used in 2014 against all cars first used in 2014 (any make or fuel; not adjusted for mileage, fuel or use). In 2025 the S60 figure was 6.6 points higher.

2014 S60All cars first used in 2014
60%70%80%20212022202320242025Test year (first tests)All cars first used in 2014, test year 2021: 76.3%All cars first used in 2014, test year 2022: 74.1%All cars first used in 2014, test year 2023: 71.7%All cars first used in 2014, test year 2024: 69.9%All cars first used in 2014, test year 2025: 68.6%2014 S60, test year 2021: 79.1%2014 S60, test year 2022: 76.6%2014 S60, test year 2023: 76.7%2014 S60, test year 2024: 74%2014 S60, test year 2025: 75.2%75.2%68.6%
View this chart as a table
Test year2014 S60All cars first used 2014S60 first tests
202179.1%76.3%1,544
202276.6%74.1%1,507
202376.7%71.7%1,462
202474.0%69.9%1,394
202575.2%68.6%1,332

Common 2014 Volvo S60 MOT failures

Share of the 1,033 failed first tests (2023–2025) with at least one failure in each area. A test can fail in more than one area, so the shares add up to more than 100%.

Tyres30.1%
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment22.7%
Brakes20.8%
Noise, emissions and leaks18.5%
Suspension15.3%
Visibility13.8%
Steering10.0%
Body, chassis, structure9.9%

Most common failure items

DVSA failure itemShare of failed first testsTests
Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick12.7%131
Malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction10.1%104
Tread depth: below requirements of 1.6mm9.8%101
Tyre condition: has ply or cords exposed9.7%100
Drive shaft joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt6.0%62

Item names are DVSA’s own wording. 2023–2025 combined.

What to check on a 2014 Volvo S60 before buying

The three areas where failed first tests most often had a fault, 2023–2025.

  1. Tyres. Worth checking the tread depth across the whole width of each tyre, and the sidewalls for cuts, cracks and bulges.
  2. Lamps and electrics. Ask someone to watch while you work the brake lights, indicators, sidelights, dipped and main beam, and the number-plate lamps.
  3. Brakes. Worth looking at the discs and pads through the wheel spokes for scoring and a worn lip, and noticing on the test drive whether the car pulls to one side or the pedal feels long.

Common 2014 Volvo S60 MOT advisories

Advisories are points the tester noted that did not fail the car. Most common on 2014 S60s, as a share of all 4,188 first tests, 2023–2025.

DVSA advisory itemShare of first testsTests
Tread depth: worn close to legal limit/worn on edge19.6%821
Brake pads: wearing thin12.2%509
Brake discs: worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened8.7%365
Coil spring: corroded7.1%296
Tyre condition: slightly damaged/cracking or perishing6.6%276

Questions about the 2014 Volvo S60 MOT

What is the MOT pass rate of a 2014 Volvo S60?

In 2025, 75.2% of S60s first used in 2014 passed their MOT first time, against 68.6% for all cars first used in 2014. A car fixed during the test counts as a fail.

What does a 2014 S60 most often fail its MOT on?

Tyres (in 30.1% of failed first tests, 2023–2025), lamps and electrical equipment (22.7%) and brakes (20.8%). The single most common item was “Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick” (12.7%).

How often does a 2014 Volvo S60 fail its MOT?

In 2025, 24.8% of first tests on S60s first used in 2014 did not pass first time: 20.3% failed, and a further 4.4% had a fault fixed during the test (counted as a fail here). Across 2023–2025, 1,033 of 4,188 first tests did not pass first time.

What are the most common 2014 Volvo S60 MOT advisories?

“Tread depth: worn close to legal limit/worn on edge” (on 19.6% of first tests, 2023–2025), “Brake pads: wearing thin” (12.2%), “Brake discs: worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened” (8.7%), “Coil spring: corroded” (7.1%) and “Tyre condition: slightly damaged/cracking or perishing” (6.6%).

Is a 2014 Volvo S60 reliable?

An MOT pass rate shows what failed at the test, not how reliable a car is. For this group of cars the first-time pass rate went from 79.1% in 2021 to 75.2% in 2025. For one particular car, its own MOT history matters more than the average.

Other cars first used in 2014

The most-tested cars from the same year. Each page uses the same method.

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How the 2014 Volvo S60 MOT data is calculated

Every number on this page is calculated by SortedCars from DVSA’s anonymised MOT test data for Great Britain, 2021–2025. “2014 S60” means a Volvo S60 whose date of first use falls in 2014 (63, 14 and 64 plates), all trims grouped. Class 4 vehicles, first tests only — retests are not counted. Pass rate = passed ÷ all first tests; a car with a fault fixed during the test (PRS) counts as a fail. Our national first-test pass rate matches DVSA’s published figure (table DVSA/MOT/01) to within 0.04 points in every year. Clean pass = passed with no advisory and no minor defect recorded. Mileage is the reading recorded at the test. Comparisons are with all cars first used in 2014, any make or fuel, and are not adjusted for mileage, fuel or use. Failure and advisory item names are DVSA’s own wording. No figure is shown for fewer than 500 tests; an item is shown only if it appears on at least 50 tests and 1% of the base. Pass rates describe a group of cars, not one car: a well-kept example can pass and a neglected one can fail. This page is general information, not advice about any particular vehicle; always have a used car inspected before you buy. SortedCars is not affiliated with or endorsed by DVSA. You can check any car’s MOT history free on the official service: gov.uk/check-mot-history. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.