2015 Volvo XC60 2.0L Diesel · GN65 WCF

The most recent MOT on 2025-11-14 shows a pass with 107,423 miles, but a fail on the same date with 107,420 miles. The fail record highlights a fractured nearside rear coil spring (5.3.1 (b) (i)), a critical safety issue affecting suspension integrity. All four tyres were also noted as worn close to the legal limit or worn on the edge (5.2.3 (e)), indicating consistent tyre wear across the vehicle. Recurring tyre wear has been documented since 2022, with front tyres approaching the legal limit in 2022 and all four tyres showing similar issues in 2025. This suggests a persistent pattern, potentially linked to alignment, suspension wear, or driving habits. The 2025 fail also introduced a new, severe defect : the fractured coil spring, which was not previously recorded. This indicates a worsening condition in the suspension system, likely due to age, corrosion, or stress. The vehicle’s mileage of 107,423 miles at 11 years old aligns with an average annual usage of ~9,766 miles, which is typical for its age. There is no clear evidence of extreme under-use (e.g., very low mileage) or heavy wear (e.g., excessive mileage for the model). However, the coil spring failure and repeated tyre wear point to ongoing mechanical stress , possibly exacerbated by uneven load distribution or neglected maintenance.