2011 VOLVO V501.6L Diesel

The 2023‑06‑06 MOT at 146,970 miles recorded a pass with no defects, confirming that the vehicle is presently roadworthy and that the maintenance record shows a stable trend, with consecutive passes in 2022, 2021 and earlier years and no recurring serious faults. The mileage progression from 84,193 miles in November 2014 to 146,970 miles in June 2023 reflects a steady increase of roughly 9,800 miles per year, consistent with typical usage for a 15‑year‑old car; the gap between the 2018 test at 113,132 miles and the 2020 test at 119,108 miles represents a modest 6,000‑mile interval, and no period shows an abrupt surge that would suggest neglect or excessive wear. A buyer should therefore inspect the suspension bushes and coil springs for signs of cracking or binding, examine the brake discs and calipers for corrosion or sticking, verify tyre tread depth and edge wear, and check brake pad thickness against the 3.5.1g wear limit noted in 2014; the undertrays fitted after 2017 may conceal rust on structural components, so a thorough visual inspection of the underside is advisable, and all direction indicators and lamps should be tested for correct colour and illumination, given the multiple 4.4.3 (a) failures recorded in 2020.