2014 Volvo S60 2.0L Diesel · AO14 XNZ

The most recent MOT on 23 May 2026 was passed, but it listed a number of serious advisories. At 206,836 mi the car shows a defective off‑side front windscreen wiper blade, several brake‑related items (front and rear discs worn/pitted, rear brake pipe corrosion, rear service brake binding) and tyre tread at the legal limit on three wheels. The anti‑roll bar linkage ball‑joint dust cover is severely deteriorated and the under‑carriage has a general surface rust layer. Looking back over the last four years the pattern is clear. In 2022 the rear anti‑roll bar linkage pin was already noted as worn, and by 2026 the dust‑cover on the same linkage is now severely degraded. Brake wear has progressed from a single rear disc comment in 2024 to both front and rear discs being scored and the rear brake pipe corrosion being recorded in 2026. Tyre condition has also deteriorated: a cut on the near‑side front tyre in 2022 has been followed by three tyres now at the legal tread limit in 2026. The only completely clean MOTs were in 2023 and 2025, but the recurrence of brake and suspension‑related items suggests a worsening trend rather than a stable one. The mileage – roughly 17,200 mi per year – is high for a 12‑year‑old Volvo. It indicates the car has been driven hard or for long distances, which accelerates wear on consumables such as brake discs, pads, tyres and suspension bushings.