2015 Volvo V60 2.4L Electric diesel · LS15 OSU

The most recent DVSA examination on 26 July 2025 resulted in a PASS, but the test produced a notable cluster of advisories covering corrosion and brake condition, indicating that while the vehicle met the minimum statutory roadworthiness threshold, several age-related wear items are now on the radar. Reviewing the broader pattern, the 2024 test was a clean pass with no advisories recorded, whereas the 2025 pass shows a marked step-up in advisory defects, suggesting the maintenance trend is gradually worsening rather than improving. The April 2025 failure for an electronic braking system warning fault is particularly significant, as although rectified before the subsequent July pass, it points to active attention required within the ABS or stability control system. Combined with the multiple corrosion advisories now appearing, this history suggests the buyer should treat the car as one entering its mid-life maintenance phase rather than a turn-key purchase. Against the vehicle's age of approximately eleven years, the recorded mileage of 131,824 miles equates to an annual usage of roughly 11,984 miles per annum, which is broadly typical for a car of this vintage and indicates the odometer reading has not been disproportionately high or unusually low. There are no extended gaps in the MOT history that would suggest prolonged periods of standing, and the mileage accumulation between tests appears consistent and steady. This normal usage pattern means the mechanical implications are those of a moderately high-mileage family estate rather than a low-use or neglected vehicle. The drivetrain, suspension, and braking components can be expected to have accrued proportional wear, and consumables such as brake pads, discs, and tyres will likely have been renewed multiple times during the vehicle's service life. A prospective buyer should pay particular attention to the recurring brake disc advisories noted in 2023 and again in 2025, which describe pitting and scoring on both front and rear discs. On a test drive, listen for any brake shudder or vibration through the steering wheel or brake pedal under firm application, and inspect the discs for visible lipping and rust build-up in the worn area. The 2025 advisories concerning corroded rear anti-roll bar linkages, rear upper suspension arms, and the front sub-frame are also important, as these structural and suspension items will progress over time; on test, listen for clonks or rattles over speed humps, uneven bumps, or during direction changes, and have the underside inspected on a ramp for the extent of any corrosion beyond the surface level noted by the tester. The April 2025 advisory of light oil misting on the nearside front shock absorber should be monitored, as this typically progresses to a more substantial leak and eventual replacement; check for dampness around the shock body and listen for uneven damping behaviour during the test drive. Given the vehicle's age and the brake-related defects noted, it is also prudent to undertake several age- and mileage-appropriate physical inspections even where the MOT record is silent. Tyre sidewalls should be examined closely for perishing or cracking, particularly given the 2023 advisories for cracking on both rear tyres, as rubber degrades with calendar age regardless of tread depth. The 12-volt battery should be load-tested, as batteries beyond five years of service often present starting difficulties in colder conditions. Brake fluid, coolant, and automatic transmission fluid (if applicable) should be checked for service interval compliance, as time-based degradation affects braking performance and corrosion protection independently of mileage. Finally, the April 2025 electronic braking system fault, although resolved, would benefit from being investigated through the Volvo diagnostic system to confirm the underlying cause and ensure it has not recurred, as intermittent ABS or stability control faults can be both a safety concern and an expensive rectification if a wheel speed sensor or control module is implicated.