2013 Volvo V60 2.4L Diesel · KT13 OTC

The vehicle remains roadworthy but the maintenance trend indicates a reactive approach to repairs rather than preventative care. The most recent MOT test in December 2023 at 144,103 miles showed a pass following a failure related to insufficient washer fluid and a distorted offside front wheel. While the immediate faults were rectified, the recurring nature of the distorted wheel across multiple years suggests a persistent issue with alignment or wheel integrity that was only addressed when it threatened a test failure. At 144,103 miles over 13 years, the Volvo averages approximately 11,000 miles per year, which aligns with typical national averages for a vehicle of this age. The data shows consistent annual usage, with roughly 13,000 miles covered between December 2021 and 2022, and another 15,000 miles between late 2022 and late 2023. This steady accumulation suggests the car has been subjected to regular driving, which places predictable stress on mechanical components and suspension assemblies. A buyer must inspect the front suspension and steering geometry, as the record consistently flags front tyres wearing on the inside and a distorted offside front wheel. This pattern often indicates incorrect camber, worn control arm bushes, or faulty shocks that accelerate tyre degradation. The vehicle also shows a history of deferred brake maintenance, with the 2022 test flagging thin pads on both axles and worn rear discs. A physical check of the current pad thickness and the condition of the rotors is essential to ensure they are not nearing the failure point again. Given that the last MOT was conducted in December 2023, the vehicle is now over two and a half years overdue for a test. This significant gap in certification, combined with the previous history of structural tyre failures like sidewall bulges, suggests basic upkeep may have been neglected in the intervening months. The buyer should look for signs of corrosion on the chassis and verify that the current set of tyres does not exhibit the uneven wear patterns noted in the past.