2016 Volvo S60 2.0L Diesel · DF16 VHV

The 2016 Volvo S60 has a current roadworthiness status of failing, with the most recent MOT test occurring on 2026-03-23 at 112,733 miles, indicating that the vehicle has been tested and passed at a much lower mileage level than its current age suggests. The maintenance trend is not stable; rather, it is deteriorating, as evidenced by the two consecutive failed tests in the March 2026 and March 2025 cycles. This pattern of failure is consistent with a lack of adequate upkeep, as the vehicle has experienced significant wear on critical components without corresponding repairs, a situation that is particularly problematic for a 10-year-old car. The mileage pattern reveals a distinct gap between the vehicle's age and its recorded test dates, which is characteristic of a vehicle that has been driven less frequently or maintained more conservatively than its age would normally warrant. While the vehicle has passed several tests in the 2024, 2023, and 2025 cycles, the 2026 test at 112,733 miles represents a significant discrepancy, suggesting that the car has been used for approximately 10 years and has accumulated roughly 11,273 miles per year. The lack of a test in the 2024 cycle, despite the vehicle being only 99,585 miles on the odometer, indicates that the owner has likely stopped driving the car entirely or performed very little maintenance during that period. Given the recurring faults and the structural risks highlighted by the data, the buyer should inspect the vehicle for binding rear brakes, oil leaks, and structural integrity issues such as rust or corrosion. The history indicates that the engine oils have been inspected but not replaced, and the suspension components, including the shock absorbers and suspension arms, have suffered from oil misting and wear. The presence of a windscreen wiper failure and tyre wear on the offside front and rear suggests that the vehicle's drivetrain and undercarriage are in a compromised state. A buyer must be prepared to conduct a physical inspection to verify that the brakes are not binding and that the suspension bushings and springs are not excessively worn, as these components are the most likely to fail given the age and mileage of the vehicle.