2009 Volvo S60 2.0L Petrol · LJ09 FFP

This 2009 Volvo S60 has a recorded mileage of 110,861 miles, which is roughly typical for its age at about 6,500 miles per year. The most recent MOT was a pass on 16 October 2025, but it came immediately after two failures in the same month, and the test history shows a clear pattern of recurring issues that a buyer should take seriously. The most concerning trend is the repeated problems with the front brake discs and the steering rack. The front brake discs were noted as worn or significantly worn across three separate tests in 2024 and 2025, and the steering rack inner joints showed play in both 2024 and 2025. These are not minor niggles; worn brake discs reduce stopping power, and play in the steering rack can cause vague or unsafe handling. The fact that these faults reappeared after being noted a year earlier suggests the vehicle's condition is worsening, not stabilising. The electronic stability control warning lamp indicating a fault on the October 2025 failure is another red flag. This system is critical for safety in slippery conditions, and its persistent warning light means the fault was not resolved at the time of the pass. A buyer should assume this may still be active or could return soon. The headlamp failures on both sides, the brake pipe detachment risk in 2024, and the worn tyres on the rear axle in 2025 all point to a pattern of deferred maintenance rather than a single isolated problem.