2015 Volvo S60 1.6L Diesel · YY15 OOA

The Volvo S60 presents a mixed maintenance picture. The most recent test on 4 December 2025 at 97,251 miles passed, but the tester flagged worn suspension arm pins or bushes on both front corners. This is a notable shift from the clean bill of health recorded on 7 December 2023 at 72,369 miles. The trend is not clearly worsening, but it is not stable either. The car went from zero advisories to front suspension wear in roughly two years, suggesting the front end components are now entering a wear phase typical of a car approaching six figures. The mileage accumulation is broadly consistent with light-to-moderate use. Between the December 2023 pass at 72,369 miles and the December 2025 pass at 97,251 miles, the car covered 24,882 miles in two years, averaging around 12,441 miles annually. That is above the roughly 8,841 miles per year implied by the car's age, pointing to heavier recent use. The gap between the July 2023 failure at 72,318 miles and the December 2023 pass at 72,369 miles is striking. Only 51 miles were covered in that window, yet the car went from failing on brake pads and exhaust emissions to a completely clean test. That suggests a significant service or repair event occurred in late 2023, likely involving new pads, discs, and attention to the exhaust system. Buyers should focus their inspection on the front suspension and braking system. The December 2025 advisories for worn suspension arm pins or bushes on both sides indicate the front lower arms or their bushes are deteriorating. Check for play in the front wheel hubs and listen for clunking over speed bumps. The braking system has a recurring pattern of wear. The May 2023 test flagged thin pads and worn discs all round, and the July 2023 failure confirmed pads were critically low. Although the December 2024 test noted worn and pitted front and rear discs, the car has since covered another 15,892 miles. Inspect disc thickness and pad life carefully, particularly at the rear, where the July 2023 failure also originated. The exhaust emissions failure in July 2023 is a further concern. A recent emissions test under load would help confirm the catalytic converter and engine management are still functioning within limits. Tyre wear has appeared repeatedly, especially on the nearside rear and both fronts, so check alignment and suspension geometry to rule out uneven wear patterns.