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 years2015–2017
Est. used price€10,900–€20,200
Documented issues1
Listings in catalogue21
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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"
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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
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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
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71
/ 100

UK MOT Reliability Detail

Based on 46,130 MOT tests in the UK during the 2024 reporting 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 3–5 yrs
68
11.5% fail vs 10.9% fleet
5,563 tests
Age 6–9 yrs
76
16.1% fail vs 19.2% fleet
20,019 tests
Age 10–14 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 2024 period. "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 100,000–200,000 km
P4 V60 T8 PHEV battery capacity loss reduces EV range; pre-purchase SoH check critical (Volvo dealer scan).
€1,500–€3,500medium

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