2014 Volvo S60 2.0L Diesel · SK64 LSU

Most recent MOT (22 Jan 2026) The car recorded a pass at 165 536 mi, but on the same day it also recorded a failure for two serious items: the engine MIL (malfunction indicator lamp) is inoperative or signalling a fault, and the nearside rear tyre is worn to the legal limit (tread 1.6 mm). The tyre issue alone would require replacement, but the engine warning is the more significant safety/repair risk because it suggests a fault that could affect drivability or cause a breakdown. Recurring pattern Across the last five MOTs the dominant theme is tyre wear. From 2022 to 2026 every inspection notes at least one tyre “worn close to legal limit” – front and rear on both sides at different times. In 2025 a rear coil‑spring corrosion was flagged, and in 2022 the rear brake pads were reported as thin. No further brake‑pad comments appear, which may mean they were replaced or the issue was not re‑checked. The engine MIL problem appears only in the latest MOT, so it is a new concern rather than a long‑standing trend. Trend assessment The tyre‑wear problem is persisting rather than improving; the car is repeatedly reaching the minimum tread depth. The lack of new brake‑pad alerts could indicate they have been serviced, but the coil‑spring corrosion noted in 2025 has not been followed up, so the suspension may still be compromised. The appearance of the engine MIL fault in 2026 suggests a deteriorating mechanical condition that was not evident in earlier years.