2004 Volvo S60 2.4L Diesel · GP04 XGS

The Volvo S60 presents a stable, if ageing, roadworthiness profile following its most recent MOT pass on 6 August 2025 at 172,142 miles. That test returned only minor advisories: an inoperative registration plate lamp among multiple light sources and a non-excessive oil leak. The maintenance trend over the last four years is broadly stable rather than deteriorating. Recurring suspension bush wear has been present since at least June 2022, yet testers have consistently noted it does not result in excessive movement, suggesting the components are being monitored rather than neglected. The parking brake efficiency advisory from June 2023, flagged as only just meeting the required standard, did not recur in 2024 or 2025, indicating the system received attention or self-adjusted. Tyre-related advisories, including cuts and edge wear, appear intermittently, typical of a vehicle of this age and mileage rather than symptomatic of a single unresolved fault. The recorded mileage of 172,142 miles across roughly 22 years equates to approximately 7,825 miles per year, a figure well within the typical range for a vehicle of this class. The MOT record shows consistent annual testing from June 2022 through August 2025, with no significant gaps that would suggest long periods off the road. Mileage progression is steady: 148,517 miles in June 2022, 157,236 miles in June 2023, 165,672 miles in June 2024, and 172,142 miles in August 2025. That represents roughly 8,700 miles per year over the most recent three-year window, a slight increase from the lifetime average but still unremarkable. The data is clean and consistent, with no anomalies or sudden jumps that would raise odometer concerns. A buyer inspecting this vehicle in person should focus on the front suspension, where worn arm pins and bushes have appeared as advisories in every test from June 2022 through June 2024. Although the most recent 2025 test did not flag suspension wear, the age and mileage make it prudent to check for play, knocking, or deterioration in the front lower arms and associated bushes. The recurring non-excessive oil leak, noted in every test from June 2022 to August 2025, warrants under-bonnet inspection to identify the source, whether that is a valve cover gasket, camshaft seal, or oil filter housing. The rear braking system also merits attention: the June 2023 advisory for thin rear brake pads, combined with the parking brake efficiency concern in the same test, suggests the rear calipers and handbrake mechanism should be examined for binding or uneven wear. Tyre condition should be checked for sidewall damage and uneven wear patterns, particularly on the nearside front and inner edges, as flagged in June 2024. Finally, the delaminated and deteriorated rear registration plate, noted across multiple tests, is a minor cosmetic point but worth verifying for legibility.