2011 Volvo S60 2.4L Diesel · DE55 ABE
2011 Volvo S60 (2.4L, diesel). First registered 23 Sept 2011. Recorded mileage 173,676 miles. MOT valid until 29 Sept 2027. Taxed until 01 Oct 2026. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- VOLVO S60
- Year / Origin
- 2011 · Chester
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 29 Sept 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Oct 2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 173,676 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
Outstanding Safety Recall Notice
Action RequiredOfficial DVSA telemetry indicates this vehicle has an unaddressed manufacturer safety recall. Remedial repairs are legally required to be carried out 100% free of charge by an authorised main dealer.
Thinking of buying this vehicle? Free MOT and tax checks do not cover legal ownership. If outstanding finance exists, finance companies have legal right to repossess without compensation.
DE55 ABE Key Findings
- 17 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 21/09/2026
- 173,676 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
DE55 ABE MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
17 MOT tests are recorded for this 2011 Volvo S60 (DE55 ABE) between August 2014 and September 2026.
The record contains 14 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 21 September 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (15 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Steering (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 19 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 Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)”.
DE55 ABE Mileage History
- 27/08/201452,667 mi
- 06/12/201454,105 mi+1,438 mi
- 08/12/201454,105 mi
- 04/12/201562,559 mi+8,454 mi
- 04/12/201562,559 mi
- 08/12/201673,017 mi+10,458 mi
- 08/12/201782,113 mi+9,096 mi
- 08/12/201782,113 mi
- 07/12/201892,077 mi+9,964 mi
- 01/10/201995,969 mi+3,892 mi
- 25/09/2020110,054 mi+14,085 mi
- 18/09/2021122,455 mi+12,401 mi
- 29/09/2022136,989 mi+14,534 mi
- 22/09/2023147,929 mi+10,940 mi
- 28/09/2024157,989 mi+10,060 mi
- 22/09/2025164,942 mi+6,953 mi
- 21/09/2026173,676 mi+8,734 mi
Average of roughly 10,027 miles per year across 17 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Volvo S60 (P3)
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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