2018 Volvo S60 2.0L Petrol · FV67 XUB

The vehicle passed its most recent MOT in late 2025, but the history highlights a recurring issue with tyre ageing that requires your immediate attention. With roughly 4,800 miles covered per year, this Volvo has seen very light use, which preserves the mechanical drivetrain but often accelerates the degradation of rubber components due to a lack of regular flexing and exposure. The MOT history reveals a clear pattern where tyres are failing due to age rather than wear. Cracking or perishing was noted on the nearside front in early 2023, the offside rear in early 2024, and critically, the same offside rear tyre was flagged again in late 2025. This suggests the previous advisories were ignored or the tyre has continued to deteriorate while standing still. Brake wear is also a notable anomaly here. In late 2024, all four inner brake pads were recorded as wearing thin. For a car averaging such low mileage, this level of wear is surprising and may indicate the vehicle is used predominantly for short, stop-start journeys that corrode the pads, or it may point to delayed maintenance. Overall, the condition trend is stable in the sense that the car consistently passes its tests, but the maintenance appears to be reactive rather than proactive. The persistent tyre cracking is a safety risk that has been present in the records for over two years.