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With 42,893 currently licensed in the UK, the Volvo V60 is one of Britain's well-known cars.
Euro NCAP awarded the V60 5 stars in 2018, with 96% adult occupant and 84% child protection scores.
It has a 79.2% first-time MOT pass rate — above the UK national average of 72%. Common MOT failure areas include suspension, brakes, tyres.
Annual running costs are estimated at £3,300 for a typical 5-year-old example, breaking down to £275/month or 41p/mile.
NCAP Safety
2018
MOT Pass Rate
79.2%
45,000 tests
Monthly Cost
£275
est. annual total
New From
£38,000
Euro NCAP tested the V60 in 2018 and awarded it 5 out of 5 stars.
Adult Occupant
96%
Child Occupant
84%
Pedestrian
74%
Safety Assist
76%
There are 47 known DVSA recalls affecting the Volvo V60. Enter a registration number to check whether a specific vehicle is affected.
R/2025/386
For affected vehicles there is a potential defect in the torsion bar within the front seatbelt system.
Build dates: 2025-06-25 to 2025-08-27
R/2025/211
Affected vehicles may experience a temporary loss of braking functionality after coasting downhill with ‘B’ mode selected or when using One Pedal Drive. This could potentially lead to a collision.
Build dates: 2019-06-07 to 2025-06-11
R/2025/117
On affected vehicles the High Voltage (HV) Battery may have a manufacturing defect which could cause the battery cells to overheat when the HV Battery is fully charged. In a worst-case scenario there is a risk of fire when the vehicle is parked up with a fully charged HV Battery.
Build dates: 2019-05-15 to 2021-12-01
R/2024/446
The rod connecting the brake pedal to the brake booster may not have been assembled correctly. The final torque might not be according to manufacturing specification due to deviations in the equipment. If the rod does disconnect the mechanical connection between brake pedal and brake booster cannot be guaranteed. In the worst-case scenario if the rod disconnects the brake pedal function cannot be guaranteed
Build dates: 2019-05-29 to 2020-08-08
R/2023/263
During driving or idle the O-Ring may become twisted or break. Should this occur there could be an oil leak a message for low engine oil level displayed in the vehicle or an unusual smell in the cabin. In a worst case scenario this could cause a thermal event.
Build dates: 2020-12-02 to 2023-07-06
+ 42 more recalls. Check a specific vehicle to see the full list.
Based on 45,000 MOT tests, the V60 has a first-time pass rate of 79.2% — above the UK national average of 72%.
This is a positive sign for reliability. The V60 is less likely to have issues at MOT time than the average car on UK roads.
Annual running costs for a typical 5-year-old Volvo V60 are estimated at around £3,300 per year, or £275 per month.
Fuel
£840
/year
Road Tax
£195
/year
Depreciation
£1,535
/year
MOT
£55
/year
Estimated annual running costs based on available data. Excludes insurance, parking, and finance costs. Actual costs depend on your driving habits and circumstances.
The V60 achieves a combined fuel economy of around 62.8 mpg (55.4 mpg urban, 67.3 mpg extra-urban).
| Variant | Fuel | Combined | Engine |
|---|---|---|---|
| V60 MODEL YEAR 13 | DIESEL | 62.8 mpg | 1.6L |
| V60 MODEL YEAR 13 | PETROL | 38.2 mpg | 1.6L |
| V60 MODEL YEAR 13 | DIESEL | 49.6 mpg | 2.0L |
| V60 MODEL YEAR 13 | PETROL | 34.5 mpg | 2.0L |
| V60 MODEL YEAR 13 | DIESEL | 45.6 mpg | 2.4L |
| V60 MODEL YEAR 13 | PETROL | 27.7 mpg | 3.0L |
| V60 MODEL YEAR 2012 | DIESEL | 62.8 mpg | 1.6L |
| V60 MODEL YEAR 2012 | PETROL | 42.2 mpg | 1.6L |
Starting from £38,000 new, a Volvo V60 typically retains about 56% after 3 years and 46% after 5 years.
| Age | Retained | Est. Value | Lost |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 year | 75% | £28,500 | −£9,500 |
| 2 years | 64% | £24,250 | −£13,750 |
| 3 years | 56% | £21,300 | −£16,700 |
| 4 years | 50% | £19,200 | −£18,800 |
| 5 years | 46% | £17,650 | −£20,350 |
| 6 years | 43% | £16,400 | −£21,600 |
| 7 years | 41% | £15,450 | −£22,550 |
| 8 years | 39% | £14,650 | −£23,350 |
| 9 years | 37% | £13,950 | −£24,050 |
| 10 years | 35% | £13,250 | −£24,750 |
There are currently 42,893 licensed and 765 SORN V60s in the UK (43,658 total). This makes it a common vehicle on UK roads.
The V60 has a 79.2% first-time MOT pass rate based on 45,000 tests — above the UK national average of 72%. This suggests good overall reliability.
Euro NCAP awarded the V60 5 out of 5 stars when tested in 2018. It scored 96% for adult occupant protection, 84% for child occupant protection, 74% for vulnerable road users, and 76% for safety assist features.
Annual running costs for a typical 5-year-old V60 are estimated at around £3,300 per year (£275/month). This includes fuel, road tax, depreciation, and MOT fees — but excludes insurance, servicing, and repairs.
There are 47 known safety recalls affecting the V60. These are issued by the DVSA when a safety defect is found. You can check if a specific vehicle is affected by entering its registration number.
A new V60 starts from around £38,000. After 5 years, a typical example retains about 46% of its original value.
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