2015 Volvo V60 2.0L Diesel · KS65 PYD

The Volvo V60 presents a stable and improving maintenance trend, culminating in a fully clean MOT pass on 12 December 2025 at 126,503 miles with zero defects recorded. That result is the most recent test, sitting just over six months before today's date of 18 June 2026, meaning the certificate remains valid and the vehicle has been demonstrably roadworthy at its current, highest recorded mileage. The trajectory from 2023 to 2025 is encouraging: advisories flagged in the February 2023 test at 93,915 miles, a worn nearside rear suspension arm pin or bush and thin front brake pads, appear to have been addressed, as no further defects surfaced in the three subsequent annual tests. This pattern suggests a conscientious approach to rectifying identified wear items rather than ignoring them. The mileage accumulation of roughly 11,500 miles per year is typical for an eleven-year-old vehicle and indicates consistent, regular use rather than prolonged standing or unusually light driving. The intervals between tests show steady progression: 79,939 miles in February 2022, 93,915 in February 2023, 105,176 in February 2024, 113,829 in February 2025, and 126,503 in December 2025. The slightly larger jump of approximately 12,674 miles between the February and December 2025 tests, a ten-month gap rather than twelve, is not unusual and simply reflects the test being carried out later in the calendar year. There are no suspicious gaps or sudden spikes that would raise concern about odometer tampering or extended periods of neglect. A buyer inspecting this vehicle in person should focus on the rear suspension components, given the 2023 advisory regarding the nearside rear suspension arm pin or bush. Even though subsequent tests were clean, physical play in suspension bushes, ball joints, and drop links should be checked with a pry bar, as these components on a Volvo V60 of this age and mileage are prone to deterioration that may not always trigger an MOT failure threshold. The front brake pads were noted as wearing thin in 2023, so the condition of the current pad material and disc thickness should be verified, along with the rear brake setup, to confirm even wear across all calipers. Beyond those specific items, a thorough underbody inspection for corrosion on subframes, sills, and suspension mounting points is advisable, as is a check of the exhaust system for leaks or deterioration and a review of tyre condition and age, since rubber perish can occur even with adequate tread depth.