2017 Volvo XC60 2.0L Diesel · KS67 EDR

The defining feature of this 2017 Volvo XC60's MOT history is an unusually sparse defect record accompanied by an unusual pass/fail pattern, with two failures logged only nine days apart in late 2025 and early 2026 despite no advisories or specific defect reasons being recorded against either outcome. This is a noteworthy point for any prospective buyer: while no component-level failures are documented, the fact that the vehicle failed its 31 December 2025 test and then passed just nine days later on 9 January 2026 means a repair of some description was carried out in that window, but the DVSA record does not capture what that repair addressed. The intervening March 2025 failure followed by a pass ten days later on the same date suggests a similar short-notice rectification took place a year prior, again with no defect details preserved. Overall, the car has accumulated four test entries over roughly two years with no recorded advisories, which presents a clean paper trail, but the two un-explained failures mean the mechanical narrative is incomplete rather than unambiguously positive. With 55,864 miles recorded against a nine-year-old vehicle, this XC60 has averaged around 6,200 miles per year, placing it squarely in the typical usage band for its age and class rather than at either extreme. There are no extended gaps in the MOT record to suggest long periods off the road, and the continuity of testing from February 2024 through to January 2026 indicates reasonably consistent use. That said, the absence of any recorded advisories across multiple tests is unusual for a vehicle of this age and mileage; most nine-year-old cars in regular service accumulate wear-related observations on components such as coil spring corrosion, front brake disc lipping, or suspension bush deterioration. The blank advisory fields should therefore be treated cautiously, as they may reflect how the tester recorded findings rather than an absence of any wear. Given the lack of specific component flags, a prospective buyer should focus the physical inspection on the areas most commonly affected on a T5 or D4 XC60 of this generation. Pay close attention to the front MacPherson strut top mounts and rear trailing arm bushes, which on this model frequently develop slack and produce clonking noises over speed humps and uneven road surfaces; a test drive over a variety of surfaces with the windows down is essential. Inspect the underside carefully for any surface corrosion on the rear subframe mounting points, the brake pipe runs along the chassis rails, and the exhaust downpipe flex joint, all of which can deteriorate silently. On the road, listen for any timing chain rattle on cold start from the four-cylinder petrol unit if applicable, feel for steering vagueness or vibration through the wheel, and check for any pulling under braking that might indicate a binding caliper or warped front disc. Because two unrecorded failures occurred late in the 2025 test cycle and were followed by rapid re-tests, it is worthwhile asking the seller to produce the rectification invoices or repair documentation covering both occasions. The repairs themselves may be entirely minor, but without sight of the work carried out, there is no way to verify whether the issues could recur. A pre-purchase inspection by an independent garage, ideally one familiar with Volvo products, would be prudent given the incomplete failure history, with particular emphasis placed on a compression or leak-down test if the engine is the petrol unit, a thorough brake fluid and disc measurement check, and a borescope inspection of the rear suspension links for any play that might not yet have reached MOT advisory threshold.