2013 Volvo XC60 2.4L Diesel · KT13 WGJ

The Volvo XC60 holds a valid MOT certificate issued on 20 February 2026 at 81,462 miles, following a failure two days prior on 18 February 2026 at the identical recorded mileage. The maintenance trend is currently stable but flagged. The tester identified worn rear suspension arm trailing arm bushes on both sides, noted as starting to split but not yet resulting in excessive movement. A front headlamp levelling device fault caused the initial failure and was rectified before the pass. These are wear items rather than critical structural failures, yet the rear suspension advisories have persisted across both the failed and passed tests, indicating a developing issue that has not been fully resolved. The vehicle has covered 81,462 miles over approximately thirteen years, averaging roughly 6,266 miles per year, which is typical for its age. The mileage progression shows a notable gap between February 2024 at 68,685 miles and February 2025 at 77,658 miles, representing an accumulation of 8,973 miles in twelve months, a marked increase compared to the prior period of approximately 8,973 miles over the preceding year from February 2024. The mileage then stabilised, with no recorded movement between the February 2025 test and the February 2026 tests, both logged at 81,462 miles. This suggests the vehicle may have been standing or used very little in the past year, or the mileage was not updated at the most recent tests. A buyer should inspect the rear suspension closely. The recurring trailing arm bush wear on both nearside and offside, noted as splitting in February 2026, points to deteriorating suspension bushes that will eventually require replacement to maintain proper wheel alignment and handling stability. The rear sub-frame corrosion advisory from the February 2025 test at 77,658 miles, described as not seriously weakened, warrants a thorough underside inspection to assess whether corrosion has progressed structurally. The February 2024 failure for an excessively deteriorated track rod end ball joint dust cover and an ABS warning lamp fault indicates previous steering and braking system concerns; the ABS fault was cleared by the pass on the same date, but a diagnostic scan should confirm no stored fault codes remain. Front tyre wear noted in February 2025, with both tyres worn close to the legal limit and on the edge, suggests possible alignment or suspension geometry issues that may still be present. A physical inspection of tyre condition, brake discs and pads, and a road test to check for suspension knocks or pulling would be prudent before purchase.