2005 VOLVO S602.4L DIESEL

The vehicle passed its MOT on 29 May 2026 with a clean sheet, which looks positive at first glance. However, this pass came just one week after a failure on 22 May 2026, indicating that remedial work was done very recently to secure a certificate. You should verify exactly what was repaired during that week, as the failure involved significant safety items. The most concerning pattern is the history of the nearside rear seat belt. This item was first noted as slightly damaged or frayed in June 2024 and again in June 2025, yet it was allowed to deteriorate. By the failure on 22 May 2026, the webbing was recorded as significantly weakened with a cut greater than 2mm, which is a dangerous defect. This suggests the previous owner may have deferred essential safety repairs until they became a legal requirement for the test. The recent failure also flagged a split constant velocity boot on the nearside front inner drive shaft. While this is a common wear item on a 21-year-old car, it is consistent with the low mileage profile of roughly 5,400 miles per year. Low usage often leads to perished rubber components due to age rather than wear from driving.