2014 Volvo XC60 2.4L Diesel · FP14 YSC

The vehicle is currently roadworthy but the maintenance history indicates a trend of reactive rather than preventative mechanical care. While the most recent test in April 2026 at 174,418 miles passed, it returned with multiple advisories related to tyre condition and perishing. This follows a failure in May 2025, where the tester identified a fractured nearside rear coil spring. The fact that components are only replaced after failure suggests the owner addresses mechanical faults when they impact compliance rather than replacing wear-related parts proactively. At 174,418 miles, this twelve-year-old Volvo has covered an average of over 14,500 miles per year. The data shows consistent high-frequency usage with roughly 7,000 to 8,000 miles driven between each annual inspection. This high mileage profile places significant stress on the suspension and drivetrain components, which is evidenced by the recurring issues with suspension arm bushes and coil springs noted between 2024 and 2025. The steady accumulation of mileage suggests the vehicle has been used regularly, which accelerates the degradation of rubber components. A buyer must conduct a thorough physical inspection of the rear suspension geometry. The record shows worn trailing arm bushes on both sides in 2024, followed by a broken spring in 2025, indicating the rear assembly is reaching the end of its service life. Repeated advisories for cracking and perishing tyres across 2025 and 2026 suggest that the rubber compounds are age-hardened regardless of tread depth. Immediate attention should also be paid to structural corrosion on the chassis and exhaust system, as high-mileage vehicles of this era often suffer from structural thinning that standard MOT tests only capture once it becomes terminal.