2017 Volvo S60 2.0L Petrol · YY67 NCE

The most recent MOT from May 2026 shows a pass, but only after the car failed the day before due to a split nearside front outer CV boot. The retest pass still carries an advisory for the offside rear registration plate lamp, a recurring minor defect. That lamp has been flagged as inoperative in three of the last four MOTs, suggesting a neglected electrical fix rather than a serious fault. The mechanical pattern is more concerning. Over the last three years, the history charts a clear decline in front-end components. In 2023 there were early signs of outer tyre edge wear. By 2025, the nearside front tyre was cracking, perishing, and dangerously close to the legal limit, and a nail was found in the offside rear. The 2026 CV boot failure is a direct consequence of this kind of wear—a split boot lets in grit, which can rapidly destroy the driveshaft joint. The car was driven with this defect until the MOT caught it, so there is a risk of hidden joint damage even though a repair was completed quickly. The trend is unmistakably worsening.