VOLVO XC602017 · 2.4L DIESEL

The vehicle is currently roadworthy, though the maintenance history indicates a reactive rather than proactive approach to repairs. The most recent test on 27 January 2026 at 75,430 miles resulted in a pass following a failure due to front brake pads being at 1.1mm. This pattern suggests the owner only addresses critical components once they reach the legal failure limit. Despite these intermittent failures, the trend remains stable as the flagged faults were corrected immediately to secure a passing certificate. The mileage pattern is consistent with a nine-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 8,400 miles per year. There is a clear progression of 11,000 miles between the March 2024 test at 61,938 miles and the March 2025 test at 72,911 miles, followed by another 2,519 miles leading into the January 2026 inspection. This usage suggests regular operation rather than long periods of standing, which generally benefits the various rubber components and braking systems by preventing seizing. A buyer should specifically inspect the front suspension geometry, as the March 2025 failure for a damaged offside front track rod end dust cover indicates potential wear in the steering linkage. Given the recent brake failure for thin pads, a physical check of the front discs is necessary to ensure no scoring or heat glazing has occurred from letting the pads run to the metal backing. The buyer should also look for signs of weeping from the shock absorbers, as these components on vehicles of this age and mileage often experience degradation regardless of the MOT outcome.