2018 Volvo S60 2.0L Petrol · MW61 WAL
2018 Volvo S60 (2.0L, petrol). First registered 07 May 2018. Recorded mileage 71,795 miles. MOT valid until 30 Oct 2027. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- VOLVO S60
- Year / Origin
- 2018 · Manchester & Merseyside
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 30 Oct 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 71,795 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.0L
- 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.
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MW61 WAL Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 30/10/2026
- 71,795 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MW61 WAL 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 2018 Volvo S60 (MW61 WAL) between November 2024 and October 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 30 October 2026 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: Tyres (5 issues), Lighting (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 9 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 Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt ”; “Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”; “Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”.
MW61 WAL Mileage History
- 01/11/202461,584 mi
- 31/10/202566,555 mi+4,971 mi
- 31/10/202566,555 mi
- 22/10/202671,716 mi+5,161 mi
- 30/10/202671,795 mi+79 mi
Average of roughly 5,123 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Volvo S60 (P3)
Our database tracks 3 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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