2015 Volvo V60 2.0L Diesel · BP64 FET

A recurring pattern of tyre edge wear and a handful of minor component advisories dominates the MOT history of this 2015 Volvo V60, with the most recent test on 11 August 2026 still passing but highlighting near‑side and off‑side front tyres close to the legal limit and a cut on the near‑side front outer tyre. Earlier in the record a single failure was logged on 7 September 2023 for ineffective front windscreen wipers, after which the vehicle subsequently passed the same test series. Apart from the wiper issue, the MOT entries show only advisory items – oil‑drip noted in 2023, corroded rear coil springs, rear brake disc surface wear, front brake pad thinning and recurring front tyre wear – suggesting no major safety‑critical failures but a steady accumulation of wear‑related alerts. At 132 753 miles recorded over roughly eleven years, the V60 averages just over 12 000 miles per annum, a mileage level that is higher than the typical UK average for a vehicle of this age. This annual accumulation places additional demand on consumables such as tyres, brake pads and discs, and on suspension components that are subject to fatigue. The MOT record shows no large gaps in testing, indicating regular annual checks, yet the mileage suggests the car has been used fairly intensively, which aligns with the repeated tyre‑wear advisories and the need to monitor wear‑items more closely. Prospective buyers should inspect the front tyre tread depth on both sides, looking for uneven wear that could indicate mis‑alignment or worn suspension bushes, and verify that the cut on the near‑side front outer tyre does not progress into the ply. The rear brake discs, flagged as pitted but not structurally weakened in 2023, should be examined for scoring and measured for remaining thickness; any vibration or pulsation under braking would confirm disc degradation. Front brake pads, noted as thin in 2021, merit a visual check for remaining material and should feel firm without excessive pedal travel. The corroded rear coil springs, recorded in 2023, may manifest as clunking noises over bumps or a sagging rear ride height, so a road test over uneven surfaces is advisable. The oil‑leak advisory from 2023, although described as non‑excessive, warrants a visual inspection under the engine bay for fresh oil spots and a check of the oil level and condition. The windscreen wiper failure recorded in 2023 should be confirmed functional, ensuring a full sweep without streaking. Finally, the off‑side registration‑plate lamp noted as inoperative in 2022 must be operational to meet legal requirements. A thorough pre‑purchase inspection that addresses these specific points will provide a realistic picture of the vehicle’s current roadworthiness.