2024 Volvo C123 RLE-EV Electricity · BV24 LPU

This 2024 Volvo has passed both of its MOTs with no defects recorded, which is a clean start. However, the mileage history reveals a dramatic increase: 17,526 miles on 3 December 2024, then 52,303 miles on 8 July 2025 – that is roughly 34,777 miles in just over seven months. The car is now about two years old with 52,303 miles, averaging around 26,000 miles per year, but the recent usage spike points to very hard daily driving or long-distance work. Because the MOT history shows no failures or advisories, there is no recurring mechanical pattern to follow. The condition trend appears stable from a test perspective, but the high and accelerating mileage should raise caution. That amount of use in a short period accelerates wear on brakes, suspension bushes, shock absorbers, and tyres; it also adds mileage to the electric drive unit and battery cooling system, though those are not MOT-checked items. The mileage signal is unambiguous – this car has been used heavily, especially in the months leading to the last test. Given the clean MOTs, the battery and electric drivetrain may still be in good shape, but the high-mileage chassis and consumables need close scrutiny. A buyer should first inspect the condition of all four tyres for uneven wear and remaining tread depth, check the brake discs and pads for lipping and thinning, and test the suspension for knocking or excessive movement during a test drive. A professional pre-purchase inspection that includes a battery health report and a check of the high-voltage system would be wise, because the MOT alone does not cover EV-specific wear.