2009 Volvo XC60 2.4L Diesel · GF59 COU

The Volvo XC60 presents a stable and consistently clean roadworthiness record. The most recent MOT on 10 April 2026 at 96,433 miles passed with zero defects, continuing an unbroken five-year streak of first-time passes with no advisories or failures. This pattern indicates a well-maintained vehicle with no recurring mechanical or structural faults flagged by testers. The mileage accumulation is notably low for a 2009 vehicle. Between the August 2022 test at 77,542 miles and the April 2026 test at 96,433 miles, the car covered approximately 18,891 miles over nearly four years, averaging around 4,700 miles annually in that window. Earlier intervals show similar restraint, with roughly 6,000 to 6,300 miles added per year between 2022 and 2024. The MOT record is clean and consistent, with no gaps in testing continuity, suggesting the vehicle was kept in regular use rather than sitting idle for extended periods. Despite the clean MOT history, a buyer should still carry out a thorough physical inspection. The absence of flagged defects does not eliminate the possibility of latent issues, particularly around suspension bushes, coil springs, and subframe corrosion, which are common on XC60s of this generation as they age. The low annual mileage could mean the car has spent time stationary, so tyre age, brake disc condition, and fluid service history deserve close attention regardless of the pass record. A pre-purchase inspection should focus on the underside for structural corrosion, the condition of brake calipers for any sign of binding, and the exhaust system for leaks or deterioration. The clean MOT record is a strong positive indicator, but it cannot substitute for a hands-on assessment of a seventeen-year-old vehicle, particularly one whose low use may have allowed rubber and hydraulic components to degrade through age rather than wear.