2014 Volvo S60 R-Design D3 2.0L Diesel · NXZ 7520

A clean MOT ledger across the recorded tests points to a vehicle that has consistently met roadworthiness standards without any advisories or component failures documented. The most recent test on 10 April 2026 produced both a pass and a same-day failure entry with no defects recorded on either, a situation that typically reflects an administrative correction or retest rather than any underlying mechanical concern, particularly given the unblemished history on the surrounding 2024 and 2025 tests. With no brake, suspension, exhaust, or corrosion advisories logged over the visible test cycle, the car presents a roadworthiness track record that is essentially unremarkable in the best sense — it has not drawn attention to any wear items that a tester considered worth noting. At 77,008 miles over roughly twelve years, this Volvo is accumulating at around 6,400 miles annually, which sits comfortably within the expected envelope for a car of its age and segment. There is a notable gap in the MOT sequence between September 2022 and March 2025, a period of around two and a half years where no test results appear in the record. This could indicate the vehicle was either off the road, registered with a recent MOT exemption, or simply not tested during that window, and it is worth confirming current VED and MOT status with the DVLA to rule out any long periods of standing. The mileage progression between recorded tests — from the 2022 entry to the 2026 reading — suggests steady rather than intensive use, which is generally kinder to components such as dual-mass flywheels, turbochargers, and suspension bushes. For a prospective buyer, the absence of recorded advisories means there is no specific component flagged for imminent attention, but the D3 diesel powertrain and the R-Design suspension specification still warrant a targeted physical inspection. Listen for any clonks or knocks from the front suspension over uneven surfaces, particularly from the lower wishbone bushes and anti-roll bar drop links, as these are common wear points on the P3-platform S60 regardless of MOT outcome. On test drive, monitor the steering for any vagueness or pulling, check the diesel particulate filter for proper regeneration behaviour on a sustained drive, and inspect the underside for any oil misting around the engine and gearbox seams. With the car presenting a clean test history and proportionate mileage, a thorough pre-purchase inspection focused on these age-related wear points should provide a confident basis for purchase.