2009 Volvo C70 2.0L Diesel · DA59 EEM

The most recent MOT from August 2025 shows a pass, but it highlights emerging issues with brake discs being worn, pitted, or scored. While the car has passed its tests, the presence of these advisories suggests that maintenance on consumables is beginning to catch up with the vehicle. The MOT history shows a recurring pattern of minor lighting and registration plate issues, such as discoloured indicators and deteriorating plates. While these are non-mechanical, the recent mention of brake disc deterioration marks a shift from purely cosmetic or minor electrical faults to actual wear on the braking system. This indicates the vehicle's condition trend is starting to move toward mechanical wear. With only 40,023 miles recorded over 17 years, this Volvo has been driven significantly less than average, averaging roughly 2,354 miles per year. While low mileage often suggests less mechanical wear, it is an ambiguous signal in this case. Such low usage can imply long periods of sitting idle, which often leads to the exact issues seen here, such as pitted brake discs and rubber components degrading. Because the car has clearly spent a lot of time stationary, you should not assume the low mileage means it is in "as new" condition. The low usage may have actually contributed to the surface corrosion and pitting on the brakes.