2019 Volvo S60 2.0L Petrol · RV69 TNF

The most recent MOT on 19 May 2026 was a clean pass at 54,898 mi, but it follows a failed test just four days earlier (15 May 2026) where the nearside rear shock absorber was recorded with a serious fluid leak and the off‑side rear fog lamp was not working. The leak is a safety‑critical defect – a leaking shock can compromise handling and may indicate broader suspension wear. The only other recorded defect was in August 2023, when thin rear brake pads were noted. That issue has not re‑appeared in later tests, suggesting the pads were either replaced or have now reached acceptable thickness. Apart from the 2023 brake‑pad comment, the MOT record is otherwise clean, which points to a generally stable condition until the recent shock‑absorber problem emerged. Mileage-wise, 54,898 mi for a seven‑year‑old 2019 Volvo S60 works out to about 7,800 mi per year – typical for a car of this age. The figure does not, on its own, indicate excessive wear, but the sudden appearance of a rear‑shock leak after several years of fault‑free MOTs suggests that a component that has been under‑used or lightly driven may now be reaching the end of its service life. Overall, the trend appears to be shifting from stable to potentially worsening, driven by the new rear‑suspension defect. A buyer should give priority to a thorough visual inspection of the rear shocks and surrounding suspension bushings for any signs of oil, corrosion, or damage, and verify that the fog lamp is functional. A test‑drive should focus on ride quality – listen for clunks or excessive bounce, especially over bumps – and a mechanic should check the condition of the rear brake pads again, as they were thin a few years ago.