2009 Volvo S60 2.0L Petrol · LJ09 FFO

The most recent MOT on 2026-01-03 resulted in a failure despite the vehicle having 146,210 miles. Key issues included an oil leak (not excessive), slight play in the offside track rod end and front suspension arm ball joints, a headlamp lens with a product affecting light output, a nearside headlamp aim too low, and a non-working nearside stop lamp. These findings align with recurring issues seen in prior MOTs, suggesting persistent mechanical concerns. A pattern of suspension component wear is evident, particularly in the offside and nearside front suspension arm ball joints, which have shown slight play in multiple MOTs since 2023. This indicates gradual deterioration rather than a sudden failure. Oil leaks have also been consistently recorded, though described as non-excessive, pointing to potential gasket or seal degradation over time. Headlamp lens contamination and alignment issues have recurred, likely due to environmental factors or minor damage, but these are not critical safety risks. The trend of defects appears stable rather than worsening. No new or more severe issues were reported in the 2026 MOT compared to earlier entries. However, the addition of a non-working stop lamp in 2026-01-03 introduces a safety-critical failure not previously noted, which requires immediate attention.