2014 VOLVO V601.6L Diesel

The vehicle currently maintains a roadworthy status, as evidenced by a clean MOT pass in January 2026 at 114,792 miles where no defects were recorded. The maintenance trend shows a significant improvement following a period of neglect in early 2024. While the car suffered a failure during that year, the subsequent clean passes in 2025 and 2026 indicate that the previous owner addressed the flagged mechanical and wear-related issues. The mileage pattern is generally consistent with a twelve-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 9,500 miles per year. However, there is a notable surge in usage between February 2023 (48,391 miles) and January 2024 (65,336 miles), where the car covered over 17,000 miles in a single year. This accelerated wear likely correlates with the mechanical failures observed during the 2024 test. Since then, the mileage accumulation has stabilised at roughly 26,000 miles per annum. A buyer should conduct a thorough physical inspection of the front suspension and braking system. The 2024 failure revealed an offside front suspension arm ball joint with excessive wear and a tyre with exposed cords, suggesting that component maintenance was previously deferred. Furthermore, the record shows a recurring pattern of thin brake pads and pitted discs across 2022 and 2024. While the most recent test is clean, the buyer must verify the current condition of the brake components and check for any play in the suspension bushings to ensure the parts were replaced with high-quality components.