2007 Volvo S60 2.4L Diesel · OV07 KVM

The Volvo S60 presents a generally stable maintenance picture following its most recent MOT pass on 21 November 2025 at 128,481 miles. The tester flagged general underbody corrosion, which on a nineteen-year-old saloon is an expected finding rather than an immediate failure, yet it warrants close inspection. The trend is broadly improving: the car went from a failed test in November 2023 — with wiper, headlamp aim, and seat belt frays — to a clean pass in 2024 and then a pass with only minor corrosion noted in 2025. That sequence suggests the previous owner addressed the safety-critical defects promptly, though the corrosion advisory has persisted and may be progressing. Mileage accumulation is consistent and unremarkable for the vehicle’s age. Between the November 2022 test at 109,187 miles and the November 2024 test at 119,158 miles, the car covered roughly 9,971 miles in two years, or about 4,985 miles annually. The jump from 119,158 miles in November 2024 to 128,481 miles by November 2025 represents 9,323 miles in twelve months, a modest uptick that still sits within normal use. No large gaps or sudden spikes appear in the record, and the odometer progression reads as credible. A buyer should focus the physical inspection on the underside. The 2025 advisory for general underbody corrosion on a 2007 vehicle raises the question of structural integrity around subframes, suspension mounting points, and brake lines. Surface rust is common at this age, but any flaking or soft metal around the front suspension towers or rear trailing arm mounts would be a concern. The offside front seat belt webbing flagged as slightly frayed in November 2024 should have been replaced, but the buyer should verify the belt retracts cleanly and the fabric is intact. The recurring headlamp aim and wiper issues from the 2023 failure appear to have been resolved, yet the nearside front tyre worn heavily on the inner edge in 2022 hints at possible tracking or suspension bush wear that may have gone unchecked. A test drive should check for uneven tyre wear, any pulling under braking, and whether the headlamp aim remains correct with the car laden. The exhaust emissions record is clean across all tests, which is encouraging, but the corrosion advisory means a thorough underbody inspection with a torch is essential before purchase.