Car statistics
How many Volvo S60s are still on the road in Great Britain, how many are declared off the road, how new registrations have changed and which fuels they use. Built from DVLA licensing records and 19,150 DVSA MOT tests.
There were 17,599 Volvo S60s licensed in Great Britain at the end of March 2026, and a further 4,153 declared off the road (SORN). That is 51.9% fewer than the peak of 36,623 in 2012.
Numbers peaked in 2012 and have fallen every year since, as older cars are scrapped faster than new ones are registered.
| Year | Licensed |
|---|---|
| 2000 | 566 |
| 2001 | 7,002 |
| 2002 | 15,435 |
| 2003 | 22,490 |
| 2004 | 27,944 |
| 2005 | 32,305 |
| 2006 | 34,643 |
| 2007 | 35,783 |
| 2008 | 35,865 |
| 2009 | 35,288 |
| 2010 | 35,096 |
| 2011 | 35,798 |
| 2012 | 36,623 |
| 2013 | 36,477 |
| 2014 | 35,578 |
| 2015 | 34,347 |
| 2016 | 32,778 |
| 2017 | 30,486 |
| 2018 | 28,145 |
| 2019 | 26,362 |
| 2020 | 24,817 |
| 2021 | 23,373 |
| 2022 | 22,100 |
| 2023 | 20,805 |
| 2024 | 19,311 |
| 2025 | 17,966 |
| 2026 | 17,599 |
Source:DfT / DVLA End of March 2026 Updated
Source:DfT / DVLA End of March 2026 Updated
The Volvo S60 R has its own page. The figures above include every version; each version page covers only the cars DVLA records under that version’s name.
| Version | Licensed | SORN |
|---|---|---|
| Volvo S60 R | 114 | 106 |
In 2025, 72.2% of Volvo S60 MOT tests were passed first time, against 72.8% for all cars. Cars of the same ages as the Volvo S60s tested pass 69.7% of the time, so the Volvo S60 does better than average for its age, by 2.5 points. In 2024 its pass rate was 71.2%.
Comparing like with like: each bar pair covers cars of the same age, so an older average age does not count against a model.
| Vehicle age | Volvo S60 | All cars |
|---|---|---|
| 4–5 years | 88.0% | 87.6% |
| 6–7 years | 83.0% | 83.0% |
| 8–10 years | 75.9% | 75.7% |
| 11–14 years | 70.9% | 65.5% |
| 15–19 years | 66.1% | 58.0% |
| 20+ years | 59.0% | 61.0% |
Source:DVSA,UK Motoring analysis 2025 Updated
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment is the most common reason a Volvo S60 fails its MOT, appearing on 38.2% of failed tests. A failed test can have defects in more than one category, so shares add up to more than 100%. 9.1% of Volvo S60 tests found at least one dangerous defect, against 7.3% for all cars.
| Defect category | Share of failed tests |
|---|---|
| Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment | 38.2% |
| Brakes | 28.8% |
| Tyres | 25.3% |
| Suspension | 25.2% |
| Visibility | 11.2% |
| Body, chassis, structure | 10.9% |
| Steering | 9.3% |
| Noise, emissions and leaks | 8.1% |
Source:DVSA,UK Motoring analysis 2025 Updated
The single most common reason a Volvo S60 failed its MOT in 2025 was “Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick”, on 9.5% of 5,324 failed tests. 55.4% of tests ended with at least one advisory, a problem to watch that did not fail the test; the most common was “Tread depth: worn close to legal limit or worn on edge”. The same fault on any wheel or side counts once.
Share of failed tests with each defect. A test can fail for more than one.
| Defect | Share of failed tests |
|---|---|
| Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick Brakes | 9.5% |
| Position lamp: not working Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment | 8.5% |
| Tyres: tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Tyres | 8.3% |
| Headlamp aim: projected beam image is obviously incorrect Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment | 8.2% |
| Tyres: ply or cords exposed Tyres | 7.3% |
| Parking brake efficiency below requirements Brakes | 5.8% |
| Drive shafts: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Body, chassis, structure | 5.7% |
| Shock absorbers: serious fluid leak Suspension | 5.4% |
| Track rod end: ball joint has excessive play Steering | 5.4% |
| Headlamp aim: too low Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment | 5.4% |
Source:DVSA,UK Motoring analysis 2025 Updated
Share of all tests with each advisory: worth checking on a car you are buying.
| Advisory | Share of tests |
|---|---|
| Tread depth: worn close to legal limit or worn on edge Tyres | 20.3% |
| Brake pads: wearing thin Brakes | 9.9% |
| Brake discs: worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Brakes | 8.8% |
| Tyres: slightly damaged or cracking or perishing Tyres | 7.6% |
| Suspension arms: pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Suspension | 7.3% |
| Coil spring: corroded Suspension | 7.0% |
| Engine oil leak, but not excessive Noise, emissions and leaks | 4.7% |
| Registration plates: deteriorated but not likely to be misread Identification of the vehicle | 3.6% |
| Shock absorbers: light misting of oil Suspension | 2.9% |
| Brake discs: worn, but not excessively Brakes | 2.8% |
Source:DVSA,UK Motoring analysis 2025 Updated
17 years of the Volvo S60, by year of first registration, have their own page with MOT results, common faults, mileage and how many are left. Against all cars of the same age, the 2010 cars did best at their 2025 MOT (73.0% passed first time) and the 2017 cars worst (75.9%).
| Year | Registered | Left | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2002 | – | 1,199 | 59.8% |
| 2003 | – | 1,339 | 58.6% |
| 2004 | – | 1,321 | 57.7% |
| 2005 | – | 1,463 | 60.2% |
| 2006 | – | 1,067 | 64.6% |
| 2007 | – | 620 | 62.3% |
| 2010 | – | 637 | 73.0% |
| 2011 | – | 1,821 | 68.5% |
| 2012 | – | 1,725 | 67.8% |
| 2013 | – | 1,437 | 73.5% |
| 2014 | 2,019 | 1,439 | 75.2% |
| 2015 | 1,585 | 1,237 | 76.2% |
| 2016 | 1,467 | 1,180 | 74.9% |
| 2017 | 1,235 | 1,066 | 75.9% |
| 2018 | 934 | 880 | 80.3% |
| 2019 | 1,174 | 1,144 | 85.9% |
| 2020 | 1,096 | 1,059 | 87.7% |
Registered: cars on the DVLA record at the end of the year they were first registered (these counts start in 2014, so older years show a dash). Left: licensed or declared SORN at the end of 2025. Both cover the United Kingdom. Pass rate: first-time passes at normal MOT tests in Great Britain in 2025; all cars: every car first registered the same year.
The average Volvo S60 covers 7,367 miles a year, worked out from odometer readings at consecutive MOT tests.
| Vehicle age | Miles a year |
|---|---|
| 4–5 years | 8,547 |
| 6–7 years | 8,358 |
| 8–10 years | 8,682 |
| 11–14 years | 7,771 |
| 15–19 years | 6,248 |
| 20+ years | 4,898 |
Source:DVSA,UK Motoring analysis 2025 Updated
Registrations of Volvo S60s for the first time in Great Britain peaked at 9,054 in 2002. In 2025, 59 were registered. With almost none registered new, the number on the road is likely to keep falling.
| Year | First registrations |
|---|---|
| ’01 | 6,706 |
| ’02 | 9,054 |
| ’03 | 7,557 |
| ’04 | 5,823 |
| ’05 | 4,853 |
| ’06 | 3,028 |
| ’07 | 1,534 |
| ’08 | 735 |
| ’09 | 109 |
| ’10 | 966 |
| ’11 | 2,760 |
| ’12 | 2,523 |
| ’13 | 1,949 |
| ’14 | 2,023 |
| ’15 | 1,615 |
| ’16 | 1,496 |
| ’17 | 1,267 |
| ’18 | 957 |
| ’19 | 1,204 |
| ’20 | 1,147 |
| ’21 | 421 |
| ’22 | 425 |
| ’23 | 433 |
| ’24 | 114 |
| ’25 | 59 |
Source:DfT / DVLA 2001 to 2025 Updated
Of the 18,866 Volvo S60s licensed in the UK at the end of 2025, 66.5% have an engine of 1,901cc to 2,000cc, and 19.4% have an engine of 2,401cc to 2,500cc. The share with an engine of 2,401cc to 2,500cc has fallen from 47.8% in 2014 to 19.4%. Petrols made up 34.3% of those licensed in 2014 and 29.0% in 2025.
DVLA records engine size in 100cc bands.
| Engine size | Share of those licensed |
|---|---|
| 1,901cc to 2,000cc 12,547 licensed | 66.5% |
| 2,401cc to 2,500cc 3,657 licensed | 19.4% |
| 1,501cc to 1,600cc 2,185 licensed | 11.6% |
| 2,501cc to 2,600cc 268 licensed | 1.4% |
| 2,301cc to 2,400cc 107 licensed | 0.6% |
| Other sizes 102 licensed | 0.5% |
Source:DfT / DVLA End of 2014 to end of 2025 Updated
| Engine size | Fuel | Licensed | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1,901–2,000cc | Diesel | 6,790 | 36.0% |
| 1,901–2,000cc | Petrol | 4,434 | 23.5% |
| 2,401–2,500cc | Diesel | 3,404 | 18.0% |
| 1,501–1,600cc | Diesel | 1,839 | 9.7% |
| 1,901–2,000cc | Hybrid | 724 | 3.8% |
| 1,901–2,000cc | Plug-in hybrid | 594 | 3.1% |
| 1,501–1,600cc | Petrol | 346 | 1.8% |
| 2,501–2,600cc | Petrol | 266 | 1.4% |
| 2,401–2,500cc | Petrol | 231 | 1.2% |
Share of those licensed at the end of each year, for the most common sizes.
| Year | 1,901–2,000cc | 2,401–2,500cc | 1,501–1,600cc | 2,501–2,600cc |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | 39.5% | 47.8% | 7.8% | 2.3% |
| 2015 | 41.7% | 45.4% | 8.4% | 2.2% |
| 2016 | 44.4% | 42.9% | 8.5% | 2.1% |
| 2017 | 47.0% | 40.3% | 8.8% | 2.0% |
| 2018 | 49.4% | 37.8% | 9.2% | 1.9% |
| 2019 | 52.7% | 34.5% | 9.6% | 1.8% |
| 2020 | 56.1% | 31.0% | 9.8% | 1.8% |
| 2021 | 58.5% | 28.2% | 10.4% | 1.8% |
| 2022 | 60.7% | 25.8% | 10.8% | 1.6% |
| 2023 | 62.9% | 23.4% | 11.0% | 1.6% |
| 2024 | 65.1% | 21.1% | 11.3% | 1.4% |
| 2025 | 66.5% | 19.4% | 11.6% | 1.4% |
Source:DfT / DVLA End of 2014 to end of 2025 Updated
Share of those licensed at the end of each year.
| Year | Diesel | Petrol | Hybrid | Plug-in hybrid |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | 64.9% | 34.3% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2015 | 67.3% | 31.9% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2016 | 69.7% | 29.6% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2017 | 71.7% | 27.8% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2018 | 72.1% | 27.5% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2019 | 70.5% | 28.9% | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| 2020 | 67.9% | 31.1% | 0.0% | 0.6% |
| 2021 | 67.2% | 30.3% | 1.2% | 1.1% |
| 2022 | 66.5% | 29.4% | 2.3% | 1.6% |
| 2023 | 65.3% | 28.7% | 3.3% | 2.5% |
| 2024 | 64.6% | 28.6% | 3.7% | 3.0% |
| 2025 | 63.8% | 29.0% | 3.8% | 3.1% |
Source:DfT / DVLA End of 2014 to end of 2025 Updated
United Kingdom figures from DfT table VEH0220 (licensed cars at the end of each year, SORN excluded), so they differ slightly from the Great Britain counts elsewhere on this page. How we use engine sizes.
The Vehicle Certification Agency’s new car data lists the Volvo S60 from 2001, and still lists it. On the WLTP test (listings 2019 to 2026), official combined fuel economy for its petrol and petrol hybrid versions ranges from 35.3 to 42.1 mpg, with CO2 of 146 to 181 g/km; plug-in hybrid versions are rated at 112.8 to 352.6 mpg (weighted). On the older NEDC test (listings 2001 to 2018), official combined fuel economy for its petrol, diesel and other fuel versions ranges from 21.9 to 74.3 mpg, with CO2 of 99 to 266 g/km.
| Engine and fuel | Combined mpg | CO2 g/km | Listed | Euro standard | Versions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.0 petrol | 35.3–39.6 | 161–181 | 2019–2020 | Euro 6d‑TEMP | 9 |
| 2.0 petrol hybrid | 37.6–42.1 | 146–170 | 2020–2026 | Euro 6d‑TEMP to Euro 6d | 11 |
| 2.0 plug-in hybrid | 112.8–352.6 | 17–51 | 2019–2026 | Euro 6d‑TEMP to Euro 6d | 7 |
| Engine and fuel | Combined mpg | CO2 g/km | Listed | Euro standard | Versions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.5 petrol | 48.7 | 135 | 2015–2016 | Euro 6 | 1 |
| 1.6 petrol | 38.2–48.7 | 135–173 | 2011–2015 | Euro 5 | 30 |
| 2.0 petrol | 28.0–50.4 | 131–242 | 2001–2018 | Euro 3 to Euro 6 | 38 |
| 2.3 petrol | 27.4–30.4 | 222–246 | 2001–2004 | Euro 3 | 10 |
| 2.4 petrol | 28.2–32.5 | 208–239 | 2001–2008 | Euro 3 to Euro 4 | 31 |
| 2.5 petrol | 25.4–31.0 | 217–266 | 2003–2008 | Euro 4 | 18 |
| 3.0 petrol | 28.5 | 231 | 2011–2013 | Euro 5 | 7 |
| 1.6 diesel | 65.7–72.4 | 103–114 | 2011–2015 | Euro 5 | 22 |
| 2.0 diesel | 47.9–74.3 | 99–154 | 2011–2018 | Euro 5 to Euro 6 | 56 |
| 2.4 diesel | 37.2–62.8 | 119–201 | 2001–2016 | Euro 3 to Euro 6 | 49 |
| 2.4 other fuel | 21.9–31.7 | 159–209 | 2002–2007 | Euro 4 | 15 |
Source:VCA July 2000 to 15 September 2026 Updated
DVSA lists 42 safety recalls for the Volvo S60 since 1992, the first in 2003. The most recent was launched on 24 March 2025.
All 42 Volvo S60 recalls, with defects, remedies and build dates
A recall applies to cars built on particular dates or with particular VINs, not to every Volvo S60. The details come from manufacturers through DVSA, which says they may be delayed or incomplete. To check a specific car, use GOV.UK’s vehicle recall check or ask the manufacturer or a dealer. How we match recalls to models.
Source:DVSA,UK Motoring analysis January 1992 to September 2026 Updated
| Model | Licensed | Change on a year | SORN | Rank | Main fuel |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Volvo S60 | 17,599 | −7.4% | 4,153 | 264 | Diesel |
| Volvo XC40 | 174,993 | +19.6% | 1,060 | 46 | Hybrid |
| Volvo XC60 | 149,383 | +7.1% | 2,413 | 59 | Diesel |
| Volvo XC90 | 91,505 | +3.8% | 6,477 | 104 | Diesel |
| Volvo V40 | 91,276 | −2.0% | 4,457 | 105 | Diesel |
| Figures | Source | Period | Records | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Licensed and SORN counts | Vehicle licensing statistics Department for Transport | End of March 2026 | 21,752 S60 records (licensed and SORN) | 15 September 2026 |
| Registered for the first time | Vehicle licensing statistics Department for Transport | 2001 to 2025 | – | 15 September 2026 |
| MOT results and mileage | Anonymised MOT tests and results Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency Derived statistics UK Motoring | 2025 | 19,150 MOT tests | 15 September 2026 |
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