2013 Volvo S60 2.0L Diesel · EU13 TXA

This 2013 Volvo S60 has just passed its MOT, but the recent history reveals a pattern of sudden serious defects that demand careful inspection. The most recent test in May 2026 recorded a pass with an advisory for both rear tyres being slightly out of shape, only days after it failed on a badly insecure driver’s seat and the same rear tyre issue. While the seat was presumably tightened, this is an unusual failure that raises immediate structural and safety concerns. The trend is not stable. Looking back, the 2025 MOT shows a similar spike: a failed test due to a front tyre cut deep enough to expose cords, followed by a clean pass the next day. The 2024 test was the only fully clean year in this record. The pattern is one of reactive repairs barely scraping through the test, rather than consistent upkeep. There is no sign the vehicle is improving; it repeatedly surfaces with avoidable, dangerous faults that should have been caught earlier. Mileage is close to the typical average for a 13-year-old car. This doesn’t point to either heavy abuse or prolonged disuse, but the rear tyres “out of shape” advisory could hint at pothole damage, worn suspension components, or periods sat stationary causing flat spots.