VOLVO XC602013 · 2.4L DIESEL

The vehicle presents a consistent history of passing, though recent data indicates a shift toward deferred consumable maintenance. In the most recent test in February 2026 at 127,697 miles, the car passed despite an advisory for an offside rear tyre worn close to the legal limit and showing edge wear. This suggests a potential alignment issue or uneven suspension wear that remains unaddressed. Conversely, the February 2025 test at 116,987 miles recorded no defects whatsoever, indicating a period of relatively good upkeep before the more recent issues emerged. At an average of approximately 9,800 miles per year, the mileage aligns with typical usage for a thirteen-year-old Volvo. However, the record from early 2024 reveals a moment of mechanical neglect. The vehicle failed its test on February 2 at 111,374 miles due to a fractured nearside rear lower coil spring and a deteriorated rear prop shaft flexible coupling. While the owner rectified these faults to pass the retest three days later, the presence of a perishing fuel cap rubber at that time suggests that minor maintenance was only performed when prompted by a failure rather than on a proactive schedule. The history shows a recurring theme of rubber-based component perishing, evidenced by the prop shaft coupling and fuel cap issues in 2024. A buyer should specifically inspect the suspension geometry for further signs of wear given the previous fractured spring and the current edge wear noted on the latest tyre. While the structural integrity appears stable based on these records, the transition from a clean 2025 pass to tyre advisories suggests the vehicle is entering a phase requiring more frequent attention to wear-related components.