2009 Volvo S60 2.0L Petrol · AG09 HSK

The most recent MOT (17 February 2026) recorded a failure. The failure was driven by two minor items – the windscreen washer not supplying enough fluid and an off‑side front position lamp that does not work – but it also highlighted a recurring front‑suspension issue that was noted on the same day as a pass result. Both the near‑side and off‑side front track‑rod end ball joints show “slight play”, and the off‑side front suspension arm pin or bush is worn. These are the only safety‑relevant defects in the record. The pattern points to progressive wear in the front steering and suspension. Earlier MOTs (2023‑2024) were clean, and 2025 showed only a light oil mist on a rear shock absorber, which is a low‑severity issue. The appearance of front‑track‑rod play and a worn suspension arm pin in 2026 suggests the condition is beginning to deteriorate rather than improving. It does not yet appear to be catastrophic, but the combination of ball‑joint play and a worn arm pin can affect steering precision and tyre wear, and should be addressed promptly. Mileage of 113,628 mi on a 2009 model works out to about 6,700 mi per year – essentially average for a car of this age. The figure does not indicate excessive hard use, but it also does not rule out periods of low usage that could allow wear to accumulate unnoticed.