2008 Volvo S60 2.4L Diesel · ST08 HCN

The vehicle passed its most recent MOT in November 2025, but the test result masks a rapidly deteriorating undercarriage. The history shows a clear worsening trend regarding corrosion and suspension integrity. What started as minor wear on suspension bushes in 2022 escalated to a failure in October 2024 due to a track rod end and strut top bearing, followed by a comprehensive list of corrosion advisories by late 2025. The mileage sits at 133,308 miles, which is roughly average for an 18-year-old vehicle, but the car has covered over 12,000 miles in the last year alone. This confirms the vehicle is in active use, which is good for mechanical health but accelerates the wear on the already corroded suspension components. The primary risk pattern is extensive structural corrosion. The latest test flagged corrosion on the front and rear anti-roll bars, linkages, MacPherson struts, all four coil springs, suspension arms, and critically, the rear subframe mounting area. While these are currently recorded as not seriously weakened, the sheer number of affected parts suggests the vehicle has been exposed to harsh conditions, and repairs could soon become uneconomical if this corrosion progresses. Recurring tyre wear is also a significant concern. All four tyres were on the legal limit in 2023, and by November 2025, the front tyres were again flagged as worn close to the limit with edge wear.