2010 Volvo V60 2.0L Diesel · LC60 ENK

This 2010 Volvo V60 presents a mixed maintenance picture. The most recent MOT, conducted on 24 January 2025 at 101,932 miles, resulted in a pass, but only after an initial failure on the same day for a worn front brake disc and ineffective wiper blades. The fact that the front brake disc advisory from the earlier failure carried over into the retest pass suggests the disc was not replaced, merely reassessed as not seriously weakened. This indicates a pattern of deferring brake work rather than proactive replacement. The trend is not worsening, but it is not fully resolving either. Brake disc wear is a recurring theme across multiple years, pointing to a vehicle that has been driven with components at or near their service limits. The mileage progression tells a clear story. Between the January 2023 test at 78,874 miles and the January 2024 test at 88,869 miles, the car covered 9,995 miles in twelve months. The following year, from January 2024 to January 2025, it added 13,063 miles, taking the total to 101,932. This is a notable acceleration in use, averaging over 1,000 miles per month in the most recent period. The annual mileage of roughly 6,371 miles over the vehicle's sixteen-year life is typical, but the recent spike suggests heavier use or a change in ownership pattern. The MOT record itself is sparse, with only three test events documented, leaving gaps in the service history between these annual checks. A buyer should pay close attention to the braking system. Front brake discs have been flagged as worn, pitted, or scored in both the 2024 and 2025 tests, and rear discs were described as significantly and obviously worn during the 2024 failure. Rear brake pads were also below 1.5 mm at that time. While the 2025 pass confirms these items were addressed, the repeated advisories suggest the braking components have been run hard and may need closer inspection for uneven wear, caliper binding, or lipping on discs that were machined rather than replaced. The nearside rear tyre worn to 2 mm on the edge in 2024 raises a question about wheel alignment or suspension bush wear, particularly if the inner or outer edge wear pattern persists. A thorough check of the rear suspension, including track rod ends, wishbone bushes, and shock absorbers, would be prudent given the uneven tyre wear and the car's age. The windscreen wiper fault is minor but worth verifying, as it can mask deeper electrical or linkage issues if the blades alone do not resolve poor clearing.