2018 Volvo XC60 2.0L Diesel · GN68 OPZ

The current vehicle is currently in a PASSED MOT status, but the record indicates a significant deterioration in mechanical condition that has not been resolved. The most recent test on 2025-10-31 at 68,241 miles was passed, yet this test was conducted over 11 months ago, placing the vehicle in a state of accelerated wear that is likely to accelerate over the next 12 months. This gap between the latest test and the current date suggests that the vehicle is in the process of becoming more dangerous, with a clear risk of imminent failure if no corrective maintenance is performed. The mileage pattern reveals a distinct trend of rapid accumulation, particularly for the rear axle components. The vehicle has maintained over 55,000 miles since the last MOT, with the most recent test occurring at 68,241 miles. This rapid growth suggests that the vehicle has likely been driven heavily, likely in high-speed conditions, which accelerates wear on suspension bushings, coil springs, and binding calipers. The lack of a gap between the 2023-11-02 and 2025-10-31 tests indicates that the vehicle has been driven continuously for roughly 14 months, a period where the chassis and drivetrain components are subjected to extreme stress without adequate lubrication or replacement. Given the recurring faults in the history, particularly the wear of brake discs, the thinness of brake pads, and the condition of the front and rear tyres, the vehicle presents a serious structural integrity risk. The combination of these issues points to a failure of critical components such as the suspension, brakes, and drivetrain. A buyer must inspect the vehicle in person to verify that the suspension bushings, brake discs, and coil springs are still within safe limits and that the brakes are not in the condition of a failure. If the brakes are found to be in the state of a failure (e.g., pads less than 1.5 mm thick), the vehicle must be towed to a specialist body for immediate work to prevent catastrophic failure.