2014 Volvo S60 1.6L Diesel · AE64 ABE

A clean-sheet roadworthiness record defines this 2014 Volvo S60, with every recorded MOT entry showing no defects whatsoever, whether passed or failed. The latest test on 1 April 2026 resulted in a pass with nothing flagged, continuing an unbroken run of defect-free outcomes stretching back through 2024. The only points of note are two curious same-week fail-then-pass pairs: a failure on 26 March 2026 followed by a pass six days later, and an identical pattern in March 2025 with a failure on the 17th and a pass on the 18th. With no defects recorded against either failure, these most likely reflect administrative or presentational issues at the test station rather than genuine mechanical faults, since a genuine failure item would normally appear on the record and would rarely be rectified within days without leaving a trace. Even so, a buyer should ask the seller directly what prompted those two failures, as the DVSA data alone cannot explain them. The recorded mileage of 105,971 miles over roughly twelve years equates to around 8,800 miles per year, which is entirely typical for a car of this age and suggests consistent, regular use rather than long periods standing. Annual test dates have been punctual each March or April with no gaps in the testing record, reinforcing the picture of a car in continuous service. This usage pattern is mechanically favourable: regular mileage keeps brake components exercised, seals lubricated, and the drivetrain in normal working order, while the total mileage is modest enough that major wear items such as suspension arms, wheel bearings, and clutch components should still have serviceable life remaining, provided routine maintenance has been kept up. Because the MOT history flags no specific defects, there are no recorded corrosion points, brake issues, or suspension advisories to interrogate, which is itself a strong positive. That said, the absence of advisories does not eliminate age-related wear, so a buyer should still carry out a thorough physical inspection. On a car of this mileage, listen for knocks or clonks from the front suspension over uneven surfaces, which would indicate worn drop links or bush deterioration not yet severe enough to attract an advisory, and check for any pulsing through the brake pedal under firm braking that could suggest disc runout. Particular attention should go to verifying the service history, since the MOT record alone cannot confirm whether the timing belt, water pump, and automatic transmission fluid have been attended to at the appropriate intervals on this engine. Inspect underneath for any oil misting around the engine and gearbox mating surfaces, check the exhaust for blowing at the joints, and confirm the steering tracks straight without pull under braking. If the two unexplained failures can be satisfactorily accounted for by the seller and the service documentation is complete, this S60 presents as a well-used but evidently sound example with one of the cleaner test histories a buyer is likely to encounter at this age and mileage.