2016 Volvo XC60 2.4L Diesel · JC15 MCC

The Volvo XC60 presents as roadworthy following its most recent MOT pass on 12 August 2025 at 79,114 miles, with no defects recorded. The maintenance trend is stable across the available history, showing no recurring advisories or escalating mechanical concerns. Two earlier tests in 2023 and 2025 returned initial failures with no defects logged, indicating administrative or presentation issues at the test centre rather than underlying faults, as both were immediately re-tested and passed on the same day at identical mileages. Annual mileage averages around 7,900 miles against the vehicle's 2016 build, a typical use profile for a ten-year-old SUV. The records show clean passes in July 2023 at 64,730 miles, August 2024 at 72,677 miles, and August 2025 at 79,114 miles. The gap between the July 2023 failure and pass, and the August 2025 failure and pass, reflects zero-mileage turnarounds; the owner addressed whatever non-mechanical blocker existed without delay. No rapid accumulation or standing periods are evident from the data. Given the absence of any recorded advisories on brakes, suspension bushes, coil springs, exhaust emissions, or structural corrosion, the MOT history alone suggests conscientious upkeep. The same-day re-tests after no-defect failures imply the previous owner acted promptly and did not leave the car lapsed or untaxed. A buyer should still commission a physical inspection of brake disc thickness, underbody rust, and tyre sidewall condition, as the MOT does not assess consumable remaining life in detail. The clean record offers reasonable assurance for a used purchase, but DVSA tests capture only test-day condition. Verify service stamps alongside this MOT data to confirm fluid changes and cam-belt intervals were met on the low annual mileage.