2011 Volvo S60 2.0L Diesel · BW11 DVC
2011 Volvo S60 (2.0L, diesel). First registered 15 Jul 2011. Recorded mileage 108,331 miles. MOT valid until 30 Jun 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLVO S60
- Year / Origin
- 2011 · Birmingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 30 Jun 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 108,331 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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BW11 DVC Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 05/06/2026
- 108,331 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 17 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (11 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
BW11 DVC MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2011 Volvo S60 (BW11 DVC) between February 2023 and June 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 05 June 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (11 issues), Brakes (9 issues), Tyres (8 issues), Windscreen (3 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 41 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))”.
BW11 DVC Mileage History
- 08/02/202387,667 mi
- 21/02/202493,835 mi+6,168 mi
- 02/07/202493,840 mi+5 mi
- 18/06/202599,919 mi+6,079 mi
- 05/06/2026108,331 mi+8,412 mi
Average of roughly 6,222 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Volvo S60 (P3)
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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