2011 Volvo V60 2.0L Diesel · PN11 WHD

The vehicle's recent MOT history shows an inconsistent maintenance trend, moving from a failure in June 2026 to a clean pass in July 2026. The June 2026 test recorded a dangerous defect regarding offside rear brake pads measuring less than 1.5 mm thick and a major defect for a cut in the nearside rear tyre reaching the cords. While the most recent July 2026 test shows no defects, the sequence of failures suggests reactive rather than preventative maintenance of consumable components. The recorded mileage of 116,888 miles is consistent with the vehicle's age, averaging approximately 7,793 miles per year. The data provided covers a three-year period from May 2024 to July 2026. The transition from a clean pass in May 2024 to multiple failures and advisories in 2025 and 2026 indicates that mechanical issues have become more frequent as the vehicle has aged. A buyer should conduct a thorough physical inspection of the front suspension and subframe. The July 2025 test flagged corrosion on the nearside front lower suspension arm, the offside front lower suspension arm, and the central front subframe. Although these were listed as advisories and not failures at that time, the presence of corrosion on structural and semi-structural components requires close scrutiny to ensure the degradation has not progressed beyond the level noted by the tester. The recent brake pad failure in June 2026 also warrants a check of the entire braking system. While the July 2026 pass indicates the immediate danger was rectified, the previous record of thin pads suggests the wear on discs and calipers should be verified. Ensuring the ABS system, which failed in July 2025, is functioning correctly is also necessary to confirm the previous fault was adequately resolved. buying_score: 55 risk_level: Medium.