2016 Volvo XC60 2.4L Diesel · GP66 FXR

The Volvo XC60 presents a mixed but largely stable mechanical picture, with the most recent MOT conducted on 17 February 2026 at 78,751 miles. That test initially failed due to dangerously worn and damaged front tyres, including exposed ply on the nearside, before passing on the same day once those were rectified. The underlying mechanical condition remains consistent with a well-used but not neglected vehicle. Recurring advisories around suspension bushes and an oil leak that has persisted across multiple tests suggest deferred rather than critical maintenance. The trend is neither clearly worsening nor resolving. It is stable, with the same minor defects reappearing year after year without escalation into dangerous failure. Mileage accumulation tells a clear story. Between February 2023 at 44,179 miles and February 2026 at 78,751 miles, the car covered 34,572 miles in three years, averaging roughly 11,500 miles annually over that period. That is notably higher than the 7,875 miles per year averaged over the vehicle's full ten-year life. The earlier years from 2016 through 2023 saw lighter use at around 5,500 to 7,500 miles per year. The jump in annual mileage from 2024 onward points to a change of ownership or a shift to regular long-distance driving. The record itself is clean with no gaps, showing continuous annual testing without missed years. The persistent advisories warrant close attention during any pre-purchase inspection. Both front suspension arm bushes have been flagged as worn at every test since February 2024, yet never to the point of excessive movement. That pattern suggests the bushes are deteriorating gradually and will likely need replacement in the near term. The rear anti-roll bar D-bushes joined the advisory list in 2026, indicating the rear suspension is now following the same wear trajectory. The oil leak, present since at least February 2025 and classified as not excessive, should be traced to its source. Common culprits on this generation XC60 include the camshaft cover gasket, oil cooler seals, or the PCV system. Undertrays fitted at every test obscure visual inspection of the underside, so any buyer should request their removal to check for corrosion on subframes, brake lines, and exhaust mounting points. Brake wear appears consistent with the mileage. Front discs were flagged as worn in February 2024 at 56,802 miles, and front pads were noted as wearing thin at the same test, yet neither reappeared as advisories in subsequent years, implying they were replaced. The tyre condition at the February 2026 failure is the most concerning finding. Exposed ply on a front tyre is not a gradual wear issue. It suggests either a prolonged period of underinflation, impact damage, or simple neglect. A buyer should verify the age and condition of all four tyres and check for uneven wear patterns that could indicate alignment or suspension geometry issues not yet flagged by the MOT.