2015 Volvo S60 2.0L Diesel · YP65 BVG

The vehicle is currently roadworthy and shows a stable maintenance trend following a period of concern. The most recent test in September 2025 at 89,144 miles resulted in no recorded defects, indicating that previous mechanical issues have been addressed. This represents an improvement over the 2022 failure where the car was rejected for an inoperative engine malfunction indicator lamp and ineffective windscreen wipers. The mileage pattern is consistent with an 11-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 8,100 miles per year. Between September 2023 and September 2025, the car covered 9,835 miles, suggesting steady and relatively light usage rather than heavy commercial operation. The gap between the September 2022 and 2023 tests shows a slight drop to 5,741 miles, which aligns with the overall annual profile of the Volvo. A buyer should pay close attention to the braking system during a physical inspection given the advisories for thin rear brake pads in both 2023 and 2024. While the 2025 test passed without these faults, a manual check should verify the current thickness of the pads and the condition of the discs to ensure no glazing or overheating has occurred. The 2022 failure regarding the engine management light system also warrants a diagnostic scan to ensure no hidden fault codes remain in the system that did not trigger during a standard MOT test.