2015 Volvo S60 2.0L Diesel · FN15 OGY

The most recent MOT (3 March 2026) was a pass, but it flagged the nearside rear tyre as being worn close to the legal limit, with the inner edge only 3.1 mm of tread remaining. This is the same type of tyre‑wear issue that appeared in the previous three years – inner‑edge wear on front or rear tyres each March. Brake wear is also a recurring theme. In 2025 the front brake pads were reported as “wearing thin”, and in 2024 the rear brake pads were noted as thin. The 2022 test highlighted front brake discs as worn, although not excessively. These observations suggest that the braking system is being refreshed roughly on an annual basis, which is typical for a vehicle with high mileage but may also point to a tendency to drive hard or to a possible alignment problem that accelerates tyre and pad wear. The mileage of 135,149 mi for a 2015 model works out to about 12,300 mi per year – higher than average for a Volvo S60. This level of use explains the steady consumption of tyres and brake components, and it also raises the likelihood of wear on suspension bushings, ball joints and drivetrain parts, even though no specific faults are recorded in the MOT history. The pattern is not clearly deteriorating (the tyre wear remains at the legal limit each year rather than worsening dramatically), but it is stable in the sense that consumables are reaching the end of their service life on an annual cycle. For a prospective buyer the first things to check in person are: The tread depth on all four tyres, looking for uneven inner‑edge wear that could indicate mis‑alignment or worn suspension components.