2005 Volvo S60 2.4L Diesel · RF55 NNM

The vehicle is currently roadworthy but the maintenance history reveals a trend of reactive rather than proactive care. While it passed its most recent test in May 2026 at 143,187 miles, it failed a test just one week prior at 143,101 miles. This failure highlighted critical safety issues including an inoperative parking brake, a faulty electronic stability control switch, and a tyre with exposed cords. The recent history suggests the owner only addresses mechanical faults when forced by an MOT failure rather than performing routine preventative maintenance. At 21 years old with 143,187 miles, the car averages approximately 6,800 miles per year, which is consistent with low-to-mid range usage patterns. The data shows consistent use, with roughly 5,700 miles driven between the April 2024 and 2025 tests, and another 8,000 miles between March 2025 and May 2026. However, the low mileage does not exempt the vehicle from age-related rubber and metal degradation which are evident in the record. A buyer must scrutinise the power steering system and suspension, as the offside front power steering component has shown persistent seepage in every test since 2024. The nearside front coil spring was flagged for corrosion in the 2026 advisory, and a previous failure for an excessively worn ball joint in 2024 indicates the front suspension geometry is reaching the end of its functional life. Furthermore, the parking brake failure in 2026 requires a thorough inspection of the mechanism and cables to ensure the recent repair was effective and not merely a temporary fix.