2004 Volvo S60 2.4L Diesel · NG54 VHA

The vehicle presents a stable roadworthiness status with a clear trend of improvement over the last three years. After a failure in November 2022 involving multiple mechanical and lighting defects, the car has passed two consecutive MOT tests with no recorded defects. The most recent test conducted in November 2025 at 160,845 miles confirms that the previous issues have been addressed and the vehicle currently meets the minimum standards for road use. At 22 years old, the recorded mileage of 160,845 miles represents an annual average of approximately 7,300 miles, which aligns with typical usage for a vehicle of this age. The data shows consistent operation, with roughly 7,000 miles driven between the 2023 and 2024 tests, and another 7,000 miles leading into late 2025. This regularity suggests the car has not suffered from long periods of inactivity, which often leads to accelerated degradation of rubber components and fluid seals. A buyer should focus their physical inspection on the suspension and steering components that previously showed signs of wear. The 2022 record flagged a worn offside front suspension arm bush and play in the steering rack inner joints; while these passed in subsequent tests, they are prone to recurring failure on older Volvo models. Additionally, the history of front brake discs noted as worn or pitted in 2022 and 2023 necessitates a check of the current rotors for uneven wear or thinning. The structural integrity warrants close attention due to the surface corrosion noted on the underside in November 2023. While surface rust is common on vehicles of this era, a thorough inspection of the sills and frame mounting points is necessary to ensure the corrosion has not progressed into structural decay. Given the clean reports from the two most recent tests, the vehicle appears to have been maintained well recently, but the age of the car means rubber components and bushings remain the primary risk factor.