2015 Volvo S60 2.0L Diesel · YP65 BVH

The Volvo S60 presents a stable but gradually deteriorating maintenance trend. The most recent MOT on 3 September 2024 at 149,835 miles passed, yet the tester flagged cracking or perishing on both front tyres. That same advisory appeared in the September 2023 test at 148,766 miles, meaning these front tyres have likely been degrading for over a year without replacement. The record shows a clear pattern of neglect around tyre condition, while the suspension has also drawn repeated attention. In September 2023, both rear upper anti-roll bar linkage pins or bushes were flagged as worn, though not yet causing excessive movement. No further suspension or structural defects were raised in the 2024 test, suggesting those components may have been addressed or have not yet worsened to a failure point. The mileage accumulation is notably uneven. Between 2020 and 2023, the car covered roughly 22,400 miles in three years, averaging around 7,500 miles annually. However, the jump from the September 2023 test at 148,766 miles to the September 2024 test at 149,835 miles represents only 1,069 miles in twelve months. That sudden drop suggests the vehicle may have stood idle for extended periods or been used only sparingly. Long stationary spells can cause tyre sidewall cracking, brake disc surface corrosion, and dried-out rubber bushes, all of which align with the defects appearing in the record. A buyer should inspect the tyres as a priority. The repeated advisories for cracking and perishing on the nearside and offside front tyres, and the 2023 flag on the offside rear, indicate the rubber has been ageing under sustained neglect. Check the date stamps on each tyre against the current set to confirm whether the 2024 advisory was ever acted upon. Examine the rear anti-roll bar linkages and bushes for play, as the 2023 wear advisory has not been formally cleared in the subsequent test. Inspect the rear brake discs and pads for standing corrosion given the low recent mileage, and check the exhaust and underbody for surface rust that can develop when a car sits unused for long periods.