2013 Volvo S60 2.0L Diesel · SM13 YYS
2013 Volvo S60 (2.0L, diesel). First registered 31 Jul 2013. Recorded mileage 102,530 miles. MOT valid until 21 Jul 2027. No outstanding manufacturer safety recalls recorded.
- Make & Model
- VOLVO S60
- Year / Origin
- 2013 · Edinburgh
- Safety Recall
- None Outstanding
- MOT Status
- Valid until 21 Jul 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 102,530 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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SM13 YYS Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 29/06/2026
- 102,530 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
SM13 YYS 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 2013 Volvo S60 (SM13 YYS) between June 2024 and June 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 29 June 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 (6 issues), Steering (2 issues), Lighting (1 issue), Brakes (1 issue), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 7 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 Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”; “Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.”; “Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”.
SM13 YYS Mileage History
- 28/06/202486,497 mi
- 14/07/202595,159 mi+8,662 mi
- 16/07/202595,182 mi+23 mi
- 29/06/2026102,530 mi+7,348 mi
- 29/06/2026102,530 mi
Average of roughly 8,009 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Volvo S60 (P3)
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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