2014 Volvo V60 2.0L Diesel · WJ64 XDZ

The vehicle is currently roadworthy but the most recent MOT history indicates a sharp decline in maintenance standards. While the car passed its test on 7 May 2026 at 112,671 miles, it had failed just over a month prior at 112,576 miles. This sequence shows a transition from a clean record in 2024 and 2025 to a state where multiple mechanical and safety-critical components required immediate attention. The mileage pattern remains consistent with a typical used-car profile of this age, averaging approximately 9,400 miles per year. There is a notable gap of nearly two years between the MOT tests in September 2022 and May 2024, followed by a steady accumulation of roughly 8,000 to 9,000 miles annually thereafter. The rapid increase of 6,500 miles between the two most tests in early 2026 suggests a period of high usage, which likely exposed the deferred maintenance issues seen in the latest components. A physical inspection must focus on the front suspension, as the April 2026 failure flagged a serious fluid leak on the nearside front shock absorber. Although this was rectified for the May pass, the tester also identified a distorted nearside front road wheel, which indicates a previous impact or significant uneven wear. The recurring mention of thin front brake pads and both front tyres being worn to the legal limit suggests that the owner has neglected basic consumable replacements until they were forced to by an MOT failure. The offside front seat belt webbing was flagged as frayed, which is a safety defect that should be verified as properly replaced. A buyer should also ensure that the recent repairs to the brakes, suspension, and tyres were carried out with quality parts rather than temporary fixes. Given the shift from a clean sheet in 2025 to multiple failures in 2026, the vehicle currently operates in a reactive rather than proactive maintenance cycle.