2014 Volvo XC60 2.0L Diesel · G3 JSO

A history of consistent roadworthiness defines this vehicle, which maintained a clean record for several years before a single mechanical failure in mid-2025. The most recent test on 14 August 2026 resulted in a pass with no defects recorded, following a failure the previous year where a fractured nearside front coil spring was identified as a major defect. Aside from this specific suspension component issue, the MOT history shows a stable trend of passing tests without recorded advisories or failures between 2020 and 2024. The vehicle has covered 120,386 miles over its twelve-year lifespan, representing an average annual accumulation of approximately 10,032 miles. This usage pattern is consistent with typical UK driving profiles for a premium SUV of this age. Mechanically, this level of mileage suggests that while the vehicle has not been subjected to excessive high-speed motorway transit, it has undergone enough regular cycles of operation to warrant close inspection of wear-related components such as suspension bushes, dampers, and braking systems. Given the documented failure of the nearside front coil spring in July 2025, a prospective buyer should pay particular attention to the front suspension assembly during a test drive. Listen for any metallic clunking or knocking sounds when traversing uneven surfaces or speed bumps, which could indicate further fatigue in the spring or related mounting components. It is also advisable to check for any unevenness in the vehicle's ride height or a tendency for the car to pull to one side, which might suggest that other suspension elements have been affected by the same wear patterns. While the recent pass indicates the specific spring defect was rectified, the cumulative mileage means the integrity of all suspension linkages and steering components should be verified. During the test drive, feel for any vibrations through the steering wheel or unusual steering heaviness that could point to worn ball joints or tie rod ends. Additionally, monitor the braking performance for any pedal judder or pulling under deceleration to ensure the discs and calipers remain within acceptable tolerances after 120,000 miles of use.