2017 Volvo V60 2.0L Diesel · KP67 NHA

The most recent MOT in February 2026 tells a clear story: the car failed due to dangerously worn front brake pads (less than 1.5mm thick) and corroded front brake discs, then passed a day later after those items were presumably repaired. At the pass, both front tyres were noted as worn close to the legal limit and, crucially, worn on the inside edge – a telltale sign of a tracking or suspension geometry problem that was not addressed. This is the first time in the recorded MOT history that such serious mechanical defects have appeared. The three previous passes from 2023 to 2025 were largely clean, with only a minor cosmetic note about a registration plate in 2024. That sudden jump from a clean history to a failed test with critically worn brakes and uneven tyre wear is a significant risk pattern. It suggests the vehicle may have been run with minimal maintenance in the period leading up to the 2026 test. The condition trend is clearly worsening over the last year, not stable or improving. The brakes and tyres were allowed to deteriorate to a dangerous state before the owner intervened, and the uneven tyre wear indicates an underlying front-end issue that has not been corrected. If the same neglect applies to other consumables, future bills could mount quickly. At 57,601 miles and nine years old, the annual mileage of roughly 6,400 is typical and not a concern by itself.