2018 Volvo V60 2.0L Petrol · BL18 GKJ

Recurring tyre-related defects and structural tyre issues represent the primary mechanical trend for this vehicle, with the most recent test on 30 April 2026 showing advisories for both nearside and offside rear tyres being worn close to the legal limit and exhibiting misshaped inner edges. This follows a history of tyre-specific failures and advisories, including a dangerous failure in May 2022 due to a structural lump on the nearside rear tyre and several previous advisories regarding perishing and cracking. While the vehicle has maintained a passing status since that 2022 failure, the repeated presence of tyre wear and shape issues suggests a consistent pattern of component degradation. The recorded mileage of 48,177 miles over approximately eight years indicates an average annual usage of roughly 6,022 miles, which is considered low for a vehicle of this age. This usage profile suggests the car has been driven relatively infrequently, which can sometimes lead to uneven tyre wear if the vehicle is frequently driven on specific routes or if alignment is not regularly checked. Mechanically, this lower mileage means that while high-frequency wear items like engine components may have less cumulative fatigue, rubber components such as tyres and suspension bushes are more susceptible to age-related perishing and cracking, as evidenced by the multiple advisories recorded between 2021 and 2024. A prospective buyer should pay close attention to the wheel alignment and suspension geometry during a test drive, given the repeated advisories for tyres being worn on the edges or appearing misshaped. Uneven wear on the inner edges of the rear tyres often indicates issues with camber or toe settings, which can be caused by worn suspension bushes or incorrectly adjusted components. During the test drive, listen for any rhythmic thumping or vibrations coming from the rear of the vehicle, which could indicate the structural irregularities or misshaping noted in the 2026 MOT record. Furthermore, the history of cracking and perishing in the tyre sidewalls should prompt a physical inspection of all visible rubber components, including the tyres and potentially the suspension bellows or bushings, to ensure no further age-related degradation is present. While the 2025 failure was limited to a daytime running lamp, the overall record highlights a need to verify that all exterior lighting and electrical components are fully operational. Ensuring the tyres are replaced with correctly specified models and that a professional four-wheel alignment is performed would be a necessary step to address the recurring issues flagged in the DVSA history.