2015 Volvo XC60 2.0L Diesel · GU65 JXS

The Volvo XC60 presents a broadly stable mechanical picture at its most recent MOT on 27 February 2026, when it passed at 161,238 miles. Two minor advisories were recorded: a windscreen defect not affecting the driver's view and slight play in the nearside rear anti-roll bar linkage ball joint. The maintenance trend is neither clearly worsening nor resolving. The 2025 test at 153,557 miles was entirely clean, yet the vehicle failed five days earlier on 23 January 2025 at 153,488 miles for a tyre pressure monitoring system malfunction, suggesting a sensor or wiring fault was promptly rectified before the retest. Tyre wear advisories appeared in both 2023 and 2024, indicating a recurring pattern rather than a one-off issue. At roughly 14,658 miles per year, the annual mileage is high for an eleven-year-old vehicle. The record shows a notable gap between January 2023 at 135,594 miles and January 2024 at 146,844 miles, representing 11,250 miles in twelve months, followed by a further 6,713 miles to the January 2025 test and then 7,681 miles to the February 2026 test. This consistent accumulation points to sustained long-distance or high-frequency use, which accelerates wear on consumable components including tyres, brake discs and pads, suspension bushes, and drivetrain mounts. The mileage progression is steady with no suspicious drops or gaps that would suggest odometer tampering or prolonged storage. A buyer should focus the physical inspection on the rear suspension and tyre condition. The nearside rear anti-roll bar linkage ball joint flagged in February 2026 with slight play is a wear item that can deteriorate quickly under high-mileage use, so check for clunking over uneven surfaces and inspect the joint boots for splitting. The recurring tyre wear advisories across 2023 and 2024, including inner edge wear and sidewall cracking on the offside rear, point to possible tracking misalignment or worn suspension geometry components such as trailing arm bushes or track rod ends. Have the rear axle geometry measured and inspect all suspension bushes for perishing or movement. Examine the brake discs and pads for uneven wear given the high mileage, and verify the tyre pressure monitoring system sensors are functioning correctly by confirming a live readout after a short drive. The windscreen damage noted in the latest test should be assessed against the MOT inspection standard to determine whether replacement is advisable.