Reliability Report · Multi-Source Data

Volvo V60 (2015–2017) Reliability

The Volvo V60 (2015–2017) scores 78/100 on our composite reliability index — good territory — drawn from DVSA, NHTSA data. The most-flagged failure mode is drive-e phev traction battery degradation (t8), typically surfacing between 100,000 and 200,000 km. Workshop repair runs €1,500–€3,500. Estimated used prices span €10,900–€20,200.

Composite Score
78
/ 100
Good
Sources: DVSA · NHTSA · latest 2026
Market Snapshot
Listed model years20152017
Est. used price€10,900€20,200
Documented issues1
Listings in catalogue21
Found a listing?
Get a personalized risk + price verdict in 30 seconds.

Reliability by Source

Each independent organization measures reliability differently. TÜV reports inspection defect rates by age band. ADAC reports pan-European breakdowns per 1,000 vehicles. NHTSA aggregates US consumer complaints. DVSA MOT data is the UK fleet's annual safety inspection — every car 3+ years old. Lower variance across sources = higher confidence in the composite.

NHTSA (US Complaints)
Model years 2013–2019 · 2026 report · n=35
35 complaints across 4 sampled year(s); resolved model="V60"
View source ↗
89
/ 100
DVSA MOT (UK Inspections)
Model years 2010–2021 · 2024 report · n=46130
46,130 UK MOT tests · overall 19.4% fail rate vs UK fleet baseline
View source ↗
76
/ 100
DVSA MOT (UK Inspections)
Model years 2009–2020 · 2023 report · n=31324
31,324 UK MOT tests · overall 20.0% fail rate vs UK fleet baseline
View source ↗
71
/ 100

UK MOT Reliability Detail

Based on 46,130 MOT tests in the UK during the 2024reporting period. Score for each age band reflects this model's fail rate vs the UK-fleet baseline fail rate at the same age — a generation-aware metric.

Age 35 yrs
68
11.5% fail vs 10.9% fleet
5,563 tests
Age 69 yrs
76
16.1% fail vs 19.2% fleet
20,019 tests
Age 1014 yrs
79
24.7% fail vs 32.1% fleet
20,548 tests

Most Common MOT Failure Categories

#1
Condition
3,985
31.3%
#2
Registration plate lamp(s)
2,909
22.8%
#3
Brake pads
2,216
17.4%
#4
Tread depth
1,970
15.5%
#5
Track rod end
1,659
13.0%

Categories ranked across all MOT tests of this model in the UK during the 2024period. "Condition" covers cosmetic / wear issues; suspension and braking dominate the rest.

Known Issues

Specific failure modes documented across European workshops, owner forums, and TSBs. Costs in EUR (and USD reference) reflect typical retail European labor + parts ranges — specialist shops at the low end, dealer pricing at the high end.

Drive-E PHEV traction battery degradation (T8)
Typical at 100,000200,000 km
P4 V60 T8 PHEV battery capacity loss reduces EV range; pre-purchase SoH check critical (Volvo dealer scan).
€1,500€3,500medium

Compare Against Alternatives

See how the Volvo V60 stacks up against direct rivals — same segment, similar price band, side-by-side risk + reliability.

Open the comparison tool →