2015 Subaru XV 2.0L Petrol · FE65 DLO

The Subaru XV presents a stable and well-maintained roadworthiness profile, culminating in a clean pass on 7 November 2025 at 87,624 miles with zero defects recorded. The maintenance trend is clearly improving. A day prior, on 6 November 2025, the vehicle failed on excessively worn nearside and offside front suspension arm pins or bushes, low engine oil, and a minimum coolant level. The fact that these mechanical and fluid-level issues were rectified within 24 hours before the retest indicates attentive ownership and a willingness to address faults promptly rather than defer them. The mileage accumulation of roughly 7,966 miles per year over eleven years is typical for a vehicle of this age and class. The record shows a notable jump of 12,207 miles between the February 2024 test at 66,660 miles and the November 2024 test at 75,417 miles, representing a nine-month interval. This suggests a period of heavier use, possibly from commuting or long-distance driving, before tapering to minimal activity between November 2024 and November 2025, when the odometer remained static at 87,624 miles. That twelve-month mileage plateau raises the possibility of extended periods standing, which can lead to flat-spotted tyres, brake surface corrosion, and dried suspension bushes. Buyers should inspect the front suspension closely, particularly the lower arm bushes and ball joints, given the November 2025 failure on both sides. Worn bushes on this scale often point to neglected preventive replacement, and a thorough check for play, cracking rubber, and uneven tyre wear is warranted. The low engine oil and minimum coolant flagged at the same test also warrant scrutiny. Check for oil leaks around the engine, signs of coolant loss, and the condition of the oil itself during a cold start. The rear tyres flagged in November 2024 for tread depth and edge wear suggest possible alignment or tracking issues, so inspect the inner and outer tread faces for uneven wear patterns and verify that the tracking is within specification. Despite these advisories, the overall record is reassuring. Four of the five recorded tests passed without defects, and the one failure was resolved immediately. The vehicle has not been presented with recurring structural corrosion, braking faults, or emissions failures, which are the hallmarks of neglect on this platform. A test drive over broken surfaces to listen for clunking from the front end, combined with a visual inspection of fluid levels and suspension components, should give a buyer sufficient confidence in the car's current mechanical state.