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With 148,442 currently licensed in the UK, the Volvo XC60 is one of Britain's most popular cars.
Euro NCAP awarded the XC60 5 stars in 2017, with 98% adult occupant and 87% child protection scores.
It has a 79.8% 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 £2,389 for a typical 5-year-old example, breaking down to £199/month or 30p/mile.
Theft risk is rated low at 4.8 per 1,000 registered vehicles.
NCAP Safety
2017
MOT Pass Rate
79.8%
65,000 tests
Monthly Cost
£199
est. annual total
New From
£48,000
Euro NCAP tested the XC60 in 2017 and awarded it 5 out of 5 stars.
Adult Occupant
98%
Child Occupant
87%
Pedestrian
76%
Safety Assist
95%
There are 55 known DVSA recalls affecting the Volvo XC60. Enter a registration number to check whether a specific vehicle is affected.
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: 2019-07-24 to 2025-06-25
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: 2019-09-25 to 2021-11-29
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: 2019-05-27 to 2020-02-14
R/2024/124
The screw joints for the seats and seat-belts may not have been torqued to the correct specification which means in the event of an impact insufficient protection will be available.
Build dates: 2022-08-06 to 2023-07-04
R/2023/025
There may be a potential software error in the brake control module.
Build dates: 2022-11-10 to 2023-01-13
+ 50 more recalls. Check a specific vehicle to see the full list.
Based on 65,000 MOT tests, the XC60 has a first-time pass rate of 79.8% — above the UK national average of 72%.
This is a positive sign for reliability. The XC60 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 XC60 are estimated at around £2,389 per year, or £199 per month.
Fuel
£0
/year
Road Tax
£195
/year
Depreciation
£1,939
/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.
Battery
18 kWh
Range (WLTP)
47 mi
Motor
107 kW
143 bhp
Drive
AWD
Starting from £48,000 new, a Volvo XC60 typically retains about 56% after 3 years and 46% after 5 years.
| Age | Retained | Est. Value | Lost |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 year | 75% | £36,000 | −£12,000 |
| 2 years | 64% | £30,600 | −£17,400 |
| 3 years | 56% | £26,950 | −£21,050 |
| 4 years | 50% | £24,250 | −£23,750 |
| 5 years | 46% | £22,300 | −£25,700 |
| 6 years | 43% | £20,750 | −£27,250 |
| 7 years | 41% | £19,500 | −£28,500 |
| 8 years | 39% | £18,500 | −£29,500 |
| 9 years | 37% | £17,600 | −£30,400 |
| 10 years | 35% | £16,700 | −£31,300 |
The XC60 has a theft rate of 4.8 per 1,000 registered vehicles, rated low compared to the national average of 5.5 per 1,000.
There are currently 148,442 licensed and 2,476 SORN XC60s in the UK (150,918 total). This makes it a very common vehicle on UK roads.
The XC60 has a 79.8% first-time MOT pass rate based on 65,000 tests — above the UK national average of 72%. This suggests good overall reliability.
Euro NCAP awarded the XC60 5 out of 5 stars when tested in 2017. It scored 98% for adult occupant protection, 87% for child occupant protection, 76% for vulnerable road users, and 95% for safety assist features.
Annual running costs for a typical 5-year-old XC60 are estimated at around £2,389 per year (£199/month). This includes fuel, road tax, depreciation, and MOT fees — but excludes insurance, servicing, and repairs.
There are 55 known safety recalls affecting the XC60. 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.
The XC60 has a theft rate of 4.8 per 1,000 registered vehicles, which is rated low compared to the national average of 5.5 per 1,000. Standard security precautions should be sufficient.
A new XC60 starts from around £48,000. After 5 years, a typical example retains about 46% of its original value.
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