2006 Volvo S60 2.0L Petrol · WJ56 VSC

This 2006 Volvo S60 passed its MOT very recently on 22 May 2026, but you should budget for immediate maintenance before the vehicle is safe for daily use. While the test result was a pass, the examiner flagged three of the four tyres as worn close to the legal limit, specifically noting wear on the edges. The condition trend regarding the tyres is clearly worsening. In the 2025 MOT, only the two front tyres were flagged for this issue, but the most recent inspection has added the offside rear tyre to the list. The specific description of "worn on edge" is a significant clue; it strongly suggests the wheel alignment or tracking is out of specification. If you simply replace the tyres without correcting the alignment, they will wear out again rapidly. You should also be aware of a lingering issue with the parking brake. The history notes that the parking brake travel was "close to the limit" in both 2024 and 2025. Although this was not mentioned in the 2026 pass, the recurrence over two previous years suggests the cable or mechanism is stretching or wearing, and it warrants a physical check to ensure it can hold the car on a gradient. Looking at the mileage, the car shows 101,472 miles.