2017 Volvo XC60 2.0L Diesel · BAZ 7015

An unbroken sequence of clean MOT passes, the most recent being recorded on 31 March 2026 with no advisories and no defects, points to a vehicle with a strong and consistent roadworthiness record over the three tests spanning 2023 through early 2026. There are no recorded failures, no refusals, and no structural or corrosion advisories anywhere in the history, which is particularly reassuring for a nine-year-old Volvo XC60 operating in the UK climate where subframe and suspension corrosion commonly begin to surface on vehicles of this age. The only blemishes in the entire record are advisories raised in 2022 and again in early 2023, all confined to front tyre wear and a note on rear brake pad thickness. After that point, the record returns to fully clean outcomes for three consecutive tests, suggesting that whatever was producing the tyre edge wear was identified and addressed, and that the rear brake pads were renewed or monitored to an acceptable thickness. The trajectory is therefore a stable, slightly improving one rather than a pattern of developing faults. At 53,276 miles accumulated over approximately nine years, this XC60 averages around 5,900 miles per year, which is notably low for the class and the age. There are no extended gaps between tests that would suggest the vehicle was laid up for any significant period, with annual or near-annual testing maintained throughout the recorded history. Low annual mileage of this nature generally means slower accumulation of wear on major mechanical components such as the engine internals, clutch, turbocharger and gearbox, but it does not eliminate age-related deterioration of perishable items. Standby periods, even if short, can affect 12V battery state of charge, brake disc surface corrosion due to infrequent use, and the drying of rubber components such as suspension bushes and dust boots, all of which are worth probing during inspection. The mileage progression between recorded tests appears steady and proportionate, with no sudden jumps or omissions to raise concerns about clocking or extended off-road storage. Given the advisory history, the prospective buyer should pay particular attention to the front tyres and their wear pattern. The repeated noting of nearside and offside front tyres worn close to the legal limit and on edge in both 2022 and 2023 suggests an alignment or suspension geometry issue rather than simple age-related wear, particularly as both front tyres were flagged together on both occasions. On a test drive, listen for any pulling to one side under steady acceleration or braking, feel for vagueness or delayed response in the steering, and inspect the inner and outer edges of any current front tyres for feathering or uneven shoulder wear. A four-wheel alignment check and a physical inspection of the front suspension arms, anti-roll bar drop links, and track rod ends would be advisable, as worn or bent components can replicate exactly the kind of edge wear pattern previously recorded. The rear brake pad advisory from January 2023 is a routine consumable observation and should not in itself cause concern, but it warrants confirming that the pads were subsequently renewed and that the rear brake discs were inspected for lipping or scoring at the same time. On a test drive, listen for any metallic scraping or grinding from the rear under light braking, feel for any vibration or judder through the pedal which could indicate disc run-out, and check that the handbrake holds firmly on an incline as XC60 electronic handbrake actuators can occasionally require recalibration. With a clean bill of health at the most recent test and no structural or corrosion advisories anywhere in the record, the principal mechanical unknowns relate to age-related items rather than recorded defects, making this a well-documented example of the model provided the specific component checks above are carried out prior to purchase.