2015 VOLVO XC602.4L Diesel

The latest MOT on 18 October 2025 at 104 178 miles passed, with only a windscreen damage and a slightly cracked off‑side rear tyre flagged. Earlier that same day the vehicle failed, citing excessive wear on rear suspension arm pins, anti‑roll bar ball‑joint play and a cracked off‑side tyre. The record shows a series of failures in 2024 and 2023, mainly involving suspension, brakes and the power‑steering system, before a clean pass in October 2023. The trend is therefore unstable: the vehicle has repeatedly required remedial work on key components, yet the most recent test indicates that those issues have been addressed sufficiently to meet the legal standard. Mileage accumulation is steady. From 49 140 miles in June 2019 to 104 178 miles in October 2025 the car covered 55 038 miles over 6 years and 4 months, averaging roughly 9 500 miles per year. Gaps between tests are typical: a 15 600‑mile jump between June 2019 and October 2020, a 7 700‑mile rise between October 2020 and October 2021, and 8 000‑mile increments each year thereafter. No sudden spikes or long idle periods are evident, suggesting regular use rather than sporadic driving or long storage. A prospective buyer should focus on the components that have repeatedly failed. Inspect the rear suspension arm pins and bushings for wear or damage, and check the anti‑roll bar ball joints for play. Examine the rear coil springs for fractures, as recorded in October 2023. Brake pads and discs warrant close scrutiny; the vehicle has had thin pads on both sides and worn discs on several occasions. Verify the condition of the power‑steering hose on the off‑side front, which leaked in October 2024, and test the steering system for smooth operation. The windscreen and wiper assembly should be examined for cracks, seepage and functional clarity. Tyres, particularly the off‑side rear and front inner tyres, have shown cracking, edge wear and near‑legal tread depth; a full tyre inspection is essential. Finally, look for rust or corrosion on the body, especially around the rear, as the vehicle has had a history of tyre damage that could indicate exposure to moisture.