2015 Volvo XC60 2.0L Diesel · BK65 VUD

The Volvo XC60 presents a clean bill of health today, having passed its MOT on 11 June 2026 at 96,447 miles with zero defects recorded. That marks a clear improvement over the pattern seen in late 2024, when the tester flagged worn front and rear brake pads, low brake fluid, a damaged seat belt webbing, and a failed registration plate lamp. The subsequent 2025 test at 94,050 miles was also completely clean, suggesting those items were addressed promptly and have not recurred. The maintenance trend over the last two years is therefore stable and improving, with no active advisories or failures carried forward. The mileage accumulation is broadly consistent with typical use for an eleven-year-old vehicle. Between the September 2023 test at 73,029 miles and the November 2024 test at 85,246 miles, the car covered 12,217 miles in roughly fourteen months, a slightly above-average rate. The subsequent jump to 94,050 miles by October 2025 adds another 8,804 miles over eleven months, settling back to a steadier pace. The final 2,397 miles logged between October 2025 and June 2026 indicate lighter recent use, possibly shorter journeys or a period of reduced commuting. No suspicious gaps or sudden spikes appear in the record. Despite the clean current certificate, the 2024 failure on all four brake pads at 85,246 miles warrants attention. Buyers should inspect the condition of the front and rear brake discs and pads in person, checking for uneven wear, lipping, or scoring that could indicate a sticking caliper or seized slider pin. The low brake fluid advisory from the same test raises the possibility of a slow leak or simply neglected fluid changes; a thorough check of the brake lines, master cylinder, and fluid reservoir for seepage is advisable. The recurring seat belt webbing damage noted in both September 2023 and November 2024, though minor, suggests the nearside belt may have been snagged or rubbed against a sharp edge inside the B-pillar trim. Examine the full length of the belt for fraying, cuts, or contamination, and verify the retractor mechanism locks correctly under sudden tension. The tyre-related failures from the September 2023 attempt, exposed ply on the offside front and structural lumps on both rear tyres, point to a period of neglected tyre maintenance. While those tyres were clearly replaced before the pass two days later, a close inspection of the current tyre set is still prudent. Look for uneven tread wear patterns that could reveal worn suspension bushes, a misaligned tracking setup, or damaged coil springs, all common on higher-mileage XC60s. Given the vehicle's age and the history of minor electrical faults, a brief check of all exterior lamps, including the rear registration plate lamp, confirms nothing has deteriorated since the last test.