2017 Volvo XC60 2.0L Diesel · AF67 LZH

The Volvo XC60 presents a broadly stable maintenance trend, though the most recent MOT on 5 March 2026 at 63,487 miles flagged three advisories that warrant closer inspection. Front inner steering rack joint play was noted alongside rear brake disc wear and pitting, plus an offside front tyre worn to 3mm on the edge. None of these items caused a failure, but the combination of steering rack play and uneven tyre wear suggests the front end may have gone without proper alignment or component replacement for some time. The rear brake disc advisory is a recurring theme, having appeared in various forms across multiple tests, indicating a pattern of marginal disc condition rather than a sudden new fault. The mileage progression is consistent and unremarkable for a nine-year-old vehicle. From 39,292 miles on 11 March 2022 to 52,791 miles on 16 February 2024, the car covered roughly 13,500 miles in just under two years. The subsequent jump to 58,280 miles by 19 February 2025 and then 63,487 miles by 5 March 2026 shows a steady annual rate of around 5,000 to 7,000 miles. There are no suspicious gaps or sudden spikes in the odometer record, and the MOT tests have been completed annually without long lapses, suggesting regular use rather than prolonged standing. A buyer should focus the physical inspection on the front steering and suspension components. The inner rack joint play noted in March 2026, combined with the borderline track rod end dust cover flagged in February 2024, points to wear in the steering linkage that could worsen if left unaddressed. The offside front tyre wearing unevenly on the edge at 3mm reinforces the likelihood of a tracking or alignment issue. Underneath, the repeated rear brake disc advisories across 2024 and 2026 suggest the discs have been running at or near minimum thickness for some time. Check for lipping, heat cracking, and whether the rear pads have been replaced recently. The tyre pressure monitoring system fault logged in February 2024 should also be verified as resolved, since it may indicate a sensor fault rather than a simple pressure drop. The overall picture is one of a car that has been kept on the road without major failures but has accumulated a layer of minor wear items that a diligent owner would typically address proactively. The absence of corrosion advisories, structural concerns, or emissions failures is a positive sign. However, the front-end wear pattern and the persistent rear brake disc condition suggest the previous keeper may have deferred routine suspension and braking work. A thorough test drive focusing on steering precision, brake feel, and any pulling under braking would be a sensible next step.