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LS61 BXE

2011 Volvo S60

Silver Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Aug 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

77,102 mi
Last recorded77,102 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2026
Typical for 2011 Volvo S6081,774 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS61 BXE
MakeVolvo
ModelS60
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2026 77,102 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened corroded on nearside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both rear springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Aug 2025 74,575 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded both rear springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Aug 2024 72,065 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Rear Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both sides. (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Aug 2023 69,573 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2022 67,900 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2021 64,839 miles

n/s steering track rod end boot perished slightly

n/s/r and o/s/r suspension anti roll bar linkage bushes and ball joint boots perished slightly

n/s/r and o/s/r suspension coil spring corroded slightly

Pass 5 Aug 2020 62,603 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Aug 2019 58,822 miles

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s/r and o/s/r trailing arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

n/s/r and o/s/r anti roll bar linkage ball joint boots perished slightly

Fail 31 Jul 2019 58,781 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s/r and o/s/r trailing arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

n/s/r and o/s/r anti roll bar linkage ball joint boots perished slightly

o/s/r tyre feathering slightly on edge

Pass 26 Jul 2018 55,092 miles

Nearside Front Lower Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Aug 2017 51,051 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2017 51,051 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 12 Aug 2016 39,771 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2015 28,908 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 20 Aug 2015 28,908 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Oct 2014 22,073 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 22 Oct 2014 22,073 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

How Reliable is the Volvo S60?

Based on 758,165 MOT tests across 54,544 vehicles.

73.2%
Pass Rate
7,442
Miles/Year
26
Year Lifespan
54,544
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 28,009
position lamp(s) not working 25,933
Registration plate lamp not working 17,709
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 16,040
parking brake recording little or no effort 10,865
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LS61 BXE is a 2011 Volvo S60 in Silver with a 2,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

Across all 2011 Volvo S60 models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.6% with a typical mileage of 81,774 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Volvo S60 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 28,009 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LS61 BXE, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volvo S60 typically stays on UK roads for around 26 years. At 15 years old, this Volvo S60 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was LS61 BXE registered?

LS61 BXE is a 2011 Volvo S60, first registered on 30 September 2011.

Is LS61 BXE safe to buy?

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