2011 Volvo XC60 2.4L Diesel · FN11 XCV

The most recent MOT on 22 May 2026 resulted in a pass at 177 159 miles, but it listed several advisories that point to ongoing wear. A front oil leak was noted, though not classed as excessive. The off‑side front tyre was worn close to the legal limit and showed edge wear. Play was detected in the steering rack inner joint(s) and the off‑side front track‑rod end ball joint. Both the nearside and off‑side rear suspension arm pins or bushes were recorded as worn, without causing excessive movement. Looking back, the rear suspension arm pin/bush wear has appeared in every MOT from June 2023 through June 2025, indicating a persistent condition that has not worsened noticeably over that period. The front‑end issues (oil leak, steering rack play, track‑rod end play, tyre edge wear) are new or have become more pronounced in the 2026 test, having not been recorded in the earlier passes. The lighting problems that caused a failure in June 2023 – damaged nearside rear lamp and high headlamp aim on both sides – have not been listed as defects in the subsequent passes, suggesting they may have been repaired, although the MOT record does not confirm this. Given the vehicle’s age of about 15 years and its recorded mileage of 177 159 miles, the annual usage of roughly 11 800 miles is typical for a car of this age. This mileage level does not imply unusually hard use or extended periods of storage; it aligns with the expected wear on consumables, suspension, brakes and drivetrain components seen in the MOT notes.