2008 Volvo S60 2.4L Diesel · KW52 KEV
2008 Volvo S60 (2.4L, diesel). First registered 01 Mar 2008. Recorded mileage 96,809 miles. MOT valid until 29 Jun 2027. Taxed until 01 Jul 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLVO S60
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Northampton
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 29 Jun 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Jul 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 96,809 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 2.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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KW52 KEV Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 29/06/2026
- 96,809 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (3 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
KW52 KEV 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 2008 Volvo S60 (KW52 KEV) between June 2023 and June 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 29 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: Lighting (3 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Brakes (1 issue), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 5 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: “Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))”.
KW52 KEV Mileage History
- 09/06/202373,513 mi
- 09/06/202373,513 mi
- 01/07/202480,797 mi+7,284 mi
- 30/06/202590,467 mi+9,670 mi
- 29/06/202696,809 mi+6,342 mi
Average of roughly 7,625 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Volvo S60 (P2)
Our database tracks 3 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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