2017 Volvo V60 2.0L Diesel · YY67 GKC

The most recent MOT on 2025-11-20 shows a split outcome: one record says PASSED at 142,203 miles, another on the same day says FAILED with six defects — including two critical items (MIL inoperative, rear tyre nail) and four major ones (washer faults, anti-roll bar dust cover, CV boot split). This inconsistency suggests either a retest on the same day or an administrative anomaly — either way, the vehicle left the test station with known serious issues unresolved. A clear pattern emerges across the last three years: repeated failures involving CV boots (2024 and 2025), suspension bush wear (2023), and now anti-roll bar linkage dust cover failure (2025). These are not isolated incidents — they point to progressive deterioration in under-chassis rubber and sealing components, likely accelerated by high annual mileage and/or exposure to road salt, grit, or poor maintenance. The trend is worsening. In 2023, only minor suspension wear and tyre edge wear were noted. By 2024, front CV boot failure appeared. In 2025, that expanded to rear CV and anti-roll bar issues, plus a nail in the tyre and MIL fault — indicating deeper engine management concerns. The 2024–2025 jump from 133k to 142k miles (9,000 miles in 11 months) confirms sustained high usage, not intermittent use. At 142,203 miles in just under 9 years, this V60 has averaged ~15,800 miles per year — well above average for a UK estate car.