2013 Volvo XC60 2.4L Diesel · X60 CAE

The Volvo XC60 presents a mixed maintenance picture. The most recent MOT, conducted on 8 December 2025 at 138,779 miles, passed but flagged rear brake pads wearing thin and rear brake discs worn, alongside slightly defective headlamp lenses on both fronts. These are minor advisories, not failures, yet they indicate the car is entering a phase where consumable wear is becoming visible. The trend is neither clearly worsening nor resolving. A clean pass in December 2023 at 116,561 miles suggests a period of good upkeep, but the reappearance of advisories in late 2025 points to deferred attention on brakes and lighting. The 2024 test cycle is more concerning: a failure on 5 November 2024 at 126,983 miles for a damaged offside rear seat belt, followed by a pass on 19 November 2024 at 127,240 miles, shows a rapid retest. That retest still carried borderline tyre wear across all four corners and a corroded offside rear coil spring, suggesting the owner addressed the seat belt but left suspension and tyre issues unresolved. Mileage accumulation is broadly consistent with typical use for a 2013 vehicle. Between December 2023 and November 2024, the car covered roughly 10,679 miles in under a year, aligning with the 10,675 miles-per-year average. The jump from 127,240 miles in November 2024 to 138,779 miles by December 2025 represents approximately 11,539 miles over thirteen months, slightly above average but not alarming. There are no glaring gaps in the record that would suggest long-term standing or clocking. The data is reasonably complete, with tests conducted annually or near-annually, giving a reliable picture of the car's recent use. A buyer should focus the physical inspection on the rear suspension and braking system. The offside rear coil spring has been flagged as corroded in three consecutive tests: November 2022 at 106,837 miles, November 2024 at 126,983 miles, and again in November 2024 at 127,240 miles. Corrosion on a coil spring is a structural concern, not merely cosmetic, and the fact that it has persisted across multiple tests suggests it has not been addressed. The nearside rear spring should also be examined for similar deterioration. Rear brake wear appeared in the December 2025 test, and with 138,779 miles on the clock, the discs and pads are likely approaching replacement. The inner-edge tyre wear pattern noted repeatedly in 2024 indicates possible tracking or suspension geometry issues that may still be present. Undertrays fitted during the 2024 tests prevented a full underside inspection, so a buyer should request their removal to check for corrosion on subframes, brake lines, and mounting points. The headlamp lens defects are minor but worth verifying for moisture ingress or reduced light output.