2013 Volvo V60 1.6L Diesel · DN63 XEG

The vehicle's current roadworthiness appears stable following its most recent pass in November 2025, though the maintenance trend shows a recent shift toward suspension-related issues. While the 2024 test at 125,318 miles resulted in a clean pass after addressing a structural failure regarding an insecure nearside rear Macpherson strut attachment bracket, the November 2025 test at 132,240 miles introduced new advisories. The tester flagged light oil misting on both nearside and offside front shock absorbers, suggesting the beginning of seal failure in the dampers. The mileage accumulation is consistent with a vehicle of this age, averaging approximately 10,000 miles per year. The records show a steady progression from 47,325 miles in 2016 to the current 132,240 miles, indicating regular use rather than long periods of inactivity. There are no significant gaps in the testing history, which provides a reliable chronological view of the car's mechanical life. A prospective buyer should focus heavily on the suspension and steering components. The history reveals a pattern of recurring suspension issues, including the 2023 advisory for a rear shock absorber top mount likely to become detached and the 2024 failure of the Macpherson strut mounting. Given the recent advisories for leaking front dampers, a thorough inspection of all shock absorbers, mounting brackets, and bushings is necessary to ensure no further structural degradation has occurred. Brake maintenance also requires scrutiny. The November 2022 failure at 111,750 miles for significantly worn rear brake discs and thin pads indicates that consumable components have occasionally been neglected until they reached a critical state. While the 2024 record shows no defects, the buyer should verify the remaining thickness of the pads and the condition of the discs to ensure they have been adequately replaced following that previous failure.