2013 Volvo XC60 2.0L Diesel · DY13 FXC

The vehicle currently maintains a roadworthy status, having achieved a clean pass during its latest inspection in July 2025 at 111,197 miles. This recent result indicates a stable maintenance trend, suggesting that the current owner is addressing previous mechanical deficiencies. While the history shows instances of failure, the lack of advisories in the two most recent tests implies that the safety-critical components are currently meeting minimum operational standards. The mileage pattern is consistent with a 13-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 8,500 miles per year. There was a significant usage gap of 17,621 miles between the March 2023 test at 80,538 miles and the July 2024 test at 98,159 miles. Since then, the car has covered 13,038 miles in just one year, indicating a recent shift toward more frequent annual use which generally helps prevent the degradation of components like rubber seals and brake seizing. A buyer should focus their physical inspection on the braking system and tyre condition, given the previous failures. The 2023 failure for an incorrectly mounted nearside rear brake pad and the 2024 failure for a low-tread front tyre suggest that basic preventative maintenance was occasionally overlooked in the past. It is necessary to verify that current brake pads show even wear and that the remaining tyres are of uniform quality with sufficient depth. Given the age and typical mileage, a thorough check of the suspension bushes and the underbody for corrosion is also advisable.