2021 Volvo XC60 R-Design B5 Mhev AWD Auto 2.0L Hybrid electric (clean) · CE71 EYD

A 2021 Volvo XC60 R-Design B5 MHEV with this DVSA history presents a clean roadworthiness profile, having passed both recorded MOT tests on 2025-09-17 and 2024-10-02 with zero defects or advisories of any kind. The absence of any flagged items relating to the suspension, braking system, tyres, exhaust, or structural corrosion across these examinations indicates that the wear-sensitive components inspected under the MOT regime are presently well within serviceable limits. With no recurring advisories, no failed attempts, and no items carried forward between tests, the trend from this limited two-test snapshot is one of consistent compliance, which is a reassuring baseline for any prospective buyer evaluating a premium mid-size SUV. Against an age of approximately five years, the recorded 24,181 miles equates to an annual accumulation of around 4,836 miles, which is notably below the typical mileage for a vehicle of this vintage and class. There are no multi-year gaps in the testing record that would suggest extended periods off the road, although the first MOT would only have been due in 2024 once the vehicle passed its third anniversary, so the absence of earlier tests is normal rather than a cause for concern. This lower-than-average usage pattern tends to be gentler on high-wear consumables such as brake discs and pads, clutch components, and driveline bearings, all of which benefit from regular operation. However, lower annual mileage does place slightly greater emphasis on time-sensitive deterioration of items not fully captured under the MOT, including internal corrosion of the brake hydraulic system, ageing of rubber seals in the suspension and driveline, and the condition of the mild hybrid 48V system ancillaries which can be sensitive to prolonged standing. For a prospective buyer, the practical priority given this clean record is to confirm that the absence of advisories reflects genuine mechanical condition rather than simply a lightly driven vehicle masking developing wear. On a test drive, attention should be paid to the function of the AWD system and any shunt or binding sensation through tight turns, which could point to rear differential or haldex-related issues common to Volvo AWD platforms. The B5 mild hybrid powertrain should be evaluated for smooth auto gear changes, prompt restarts of the 48V integrated starter-generator, and any warning messages related to the hybrid battery or charging system on the driver information display. Listen for any clonks or thuds from the suspension over uneven road surfaces, particularly at low speed, as the MOT would not necessarily flag worn anti-roll bar bushes, top mounts, or damper wear that only manifests as a noise or ride-quality issue. Braking performance should also be assessed dynamically, with the pedal examined for excessive travel, sponginess, or judder under firm application, all of which can indicate corroded brake discs, sticking calipers, or compromised hydraulic flexipes that a stationary MOT inspection can overlook. Steering response should remain precise and free of notching or excess vibration at speed, which would warrant closer inspection of the front suspension arms and wheel bearings. Given the relatively low mileage, an oil and filter change is likely overdue if purely time-based servicing has not been observed rather than distance-based, so the service book and any digital service history should be reviewed for evidence of annual oil changes regardless of the modest odometer reading. A pre-purchase inspection from a Volvo specialist or independent garage, including a scan of the B5 mild hybrid control modules and a check of the underbody for any surface corrosion not yet severe enough to attract an advisory, would provide additional confidence given the otherwise minimal MOT data available.