2006 Volvo S60 2.4L Diesel · SN56 NJY

The vehicle presents a stable roadworthiness profile despite intermittent failures recorded during the testing process. The most recent inspection on 1 May 2025 at 179,336 miles resulted in a pass with no recorded defects, following an initial failure on the same day. This suggests that the owner is proactive in rectifying immediate issues to maintain legal compliance. The overall trend indicates the vehicle is being maintained to a functional standard over the last two testing cycles. The mileage pattern is consistent with a twenty-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 9,000 miles per year. Between May 2023 at 156,081 miles and May 2024 at 165,432 miles, the car covered 9,351 miles, which aligns with typical annual usage. The 13,904 miles covered between the 2024 and 2025 tests show a slight increase in annual use, but this is generally beneficial for older vehicles to prevent the issues associated with dry seals and component degradation from long periods of inactivity. While the MOT record is clean of recurring advisories, a buyer must perform a physical inspection of high-wear components common to the Volvo S60 of this era. Given the mileage, focus on the condition of the suspension control arm bushes and coil springs for signs of fatigue or tearing. The buyer should also check for corrosion on the brake lines and the structural integrity of the exhaust system, as the MOT does not always flag minor surface rust until it reaches a structural threshold.