2018 Volvo S60 2.0L Petrol · DS18 EDR

The vehicle is currently roadworthy, but the maintenance history reveals a trend of reactive rather than proactive care. While it passed its most recent test in May 2026 at 33,602 miles, this followed a significant failure involving multiple mechanical defects. The tester identified a split offside front CV boot, thin brake pads on both axles, and perished rear tyres. This suggests the owner only addresses faults once they trigger an MOT failure rather than performing scheduled preventative maintenance. The mileage profile is notably low for a 2018 model, averaging approximately 4,200 miles per year. Between the 2024 test at 26,274 miles and the 2026 test at 33,602 miles, the car covered only 7,328 miles. This low usage explains the recurring issues with rubber components, specifically the cracking and perishing of tyres noted in both 2024 and 2026, as rubber degrades due to age and lack of movement rather than tread wear. A buyer must inspect the offside front drive shaft to ensure the split CV boot was replaced and that no grease has leaked from the joint. The failure for thin brake pads on both the front and rear indicates the braking system is nearing the end of a service interval despite the low mileage. Given the history of perished rubber, a thorough inspection of the sidewalls on all tyres is essential to check for dry rot or deep structural cracking, as the low mileage has masked the physical degradation of the tyre compound.