2016 Volvo XC60 2.0L Diesel · AX07 ABY

The vehicle is currently roadworthy, but the maintenance history reveals a reactive service pattern rather than proactive care. The most recent test on 14 July 2026 at 120,667 miles showed an initial failure due to an inoperative engine management warning light. While the car passed immediately after, the presence of this fault suggests an electrical or sensor issue addressed just before the deadline. The overall trend is inconsistent, with significant mechanical issues only being rectified after failing a test or reaching critical wear limits. At 120,667 miles over ten years, this XC60 has covered a high average of approximately 12,000 miles per annum. This consistent usage places high demand on wear-and-tear components. The record shows a notable spike in activity between 2023 and 2024, where the vehicle covered over 11,500 miles in twelve months. This period of high mileage coincides with a cluster of failures involving track rod ends and parking brake efficiency, indicating that the vehicle was driven hard without keeping up with its mechanical requirements during those intervals. A buyer must scrutinise the braking system and front suspension, as these areas show recurring failures. The history notes thin brake pads in 2021, seriously weakened rear discs and thin pads in 2022, and a marginal parking brake efficiency in 2024. This suggests a potential for sticking calipers or neglected hydraulic adjustment. Furthermore, the July 2024 failure of the track rod ends and the 2025 advisory for a rear lower anti-roll bar ball joint indicate that the suspension geometry is reaching the end of its functional life and may require comprehensive replacement. Tyre maintenance also presents as a concern, with the tester repeatedly flagging tyres at the legal limit or showing damage in 2022, 2024, and 2025. The 2025 advisory specifically noted cracked and perished rear tyres, which points to an owner who ignored rubber degradation until failure. An in-person inspection should verify that the current set of tyres is of adequate age and condition and that the engine management system flagged in the 2026 test does not recur, which would indicate a deeper, more expensive electrical fault.