2019 Volvo XC60 2.0L Diesel · HS19 LXZ

The Volvo XC60 holds a current MOT valid until April 2026, having passed its most recent test on 22 April 2026 at 70,747 miles. The overall maintenance trend is stable but shows a clear pattern of recurring tyre wear faults. The 2026 pass was not clean, with advisories flagged for nearside and offside front tyres worn close to the legal limit on their inner edges, plus a cut noted in the nearside rear tyre tread. This follows a history where tyre condition has been a persistent weak point, suggesting alignment, suspension geometry, or driving-style issues rather than simple neglect. Mileage accumulation is consistent and typical for a seven-year-old vehicle, averaging roughly 10,107 miles per year. The record shows a steady climb from 39,451 miles at the April 2023 failure through to 70,747 miles in April 2026, with no unusual gaps or sudden spikes in usage. The gap between the April 2023 failure at 39,451 miles and the clean pass on 5 May 2023 at 39,577 miles indicates the faults were addressed promptly, which is a positive sign of reactive maintenance. The April 2023 failure is the most informative entry in the record. It flagged front and rear brake pads worn below acceptable limits, all four tyres worn to or near the legal limit, and a deep cut in the offside rear tyre reaching the ply. This cluster of defects at relatively low mileage suggests the vehicle was driven hard or maintained reactively rather than preventatively during that period. The subsequent clean passes in 2024 and 2025 show the brakes and tyres were replaced and kept in order, but the return of inner-edge front tyre wear in 2026 raises a fresh concern. A buyer should inspect the front suspension bushes, ball joints, and tracking geometry carefully, as inner-edge tyre wear on both front corners points to excessive toe or camber misalignment rather than simple underinflation. The nearside rear tyre cut flagged in 2026 warrants close examination of the wheel arch liner and underbody for debris intrusion or damage. Brake discs and pads should be measured for remaining life given the history of premature pad wear. The subframe, rear suspension mounting points, and exhaust system should be checked for corrosion, particularly around the rear inner arches where Volvo models of this generation can develop surface and structural rust.