2011 Volvo S60 1.6L Diesel · FG61 NPC
2011 Volvo S60 (1.6L, diesel). First registered 31 Oct 2011. Recorded mileage 160,633 miles. MOT expired on 04 Oct 2023. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- VOLVO S60
- Year / Origin
- 2011 · Nottingham
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 04 Oct 2023
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 160,633 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.6L
- 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.
FG61 NPC Key Findings
- 3 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 06/10/2022
- 160,633 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
FG61 NPC MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
3 MOT tests are recorded for this 2011 Volvo S60 (FG61 NPC) between September 2022 and October 2022.
The record contains 1 pass and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 06 October 2022 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (4 issues), Steering (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 2 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 Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))”; “Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) ”.
FG61 NPC Mileage History
- 28/09/2022160,631 mi
- 05/10/2022160,633 mi+2 mi
- 06/10/2022160,633 mi
Average of roughly 93 miles per year across 3 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Volvo S60 (P3)
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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