2013 Volvo XC60 2.4L Diesel · KV63 CYW

The Volvo XC60 presents a stable and well-maintained roadworthiness profile as of its most recent MOT on 31 July 2025, where it passed cleanly at 130,975 miles with zero defects recorded. The maintenance trend over the past four years is clearly improving. A fractured nearside rear coil spring was identified and rectified during the July 2024 test cycle, and the subsequent two consecutive clean passes demonstrate that the underlying suspension fault was properly addressed rather than temporarily masked. No structural corrosion, braking deficiencies, or emissions failures have ever appeared on the record, which is a strong indicator of consistent mechanical care across the vehicle's thirteen-year lifespan. The mileage accumulation pattern aligns closely with typical use for a vehicle of this age, averaging approximately 10,075 miles per year. A notable anomaly exists between the July 2024 failure at 120,091 miles and the July 2024 pass at 129,997 miles, representing a gap of 9,906 miles covered within a two-day retest window. This strongly suggests the recorded mileage at the failure date may reflect a data entry discrepancy or a post-repair road test rather than genuine accumulation. Excluding this irregularity, the progression from 98,379 miles in July 2022 to 130,975 miles by mid-2025 shows steady, unremarkable usage with no prolonged periods of inactivity that might raise concerns about seized components or deteriorated rubber bushes from standing. Prospective buyers should focus their physical inspection on the rear suspension assembly, specifically the nearside rear coil spring that was replaced following the 2024 fracture. A fractured coil spring at this mileage on a Volvo XC60 is not uncommon, but it warrants checking the offside rear spring for matching fatigue, as well as the condition of both rear shock absorbers for oil misting or damping loss that may have resulted from the asymmetric loading event. The advisory tyre wear noted in August 2023 at the front axle, where both nearside and offside tyres were worn on their edges, points to possible tracking misalignment or worn front suspension bushes. Although the subsequent two passes carried no tyre-related flags, a buyer should still verify current tyre condition and request evidence of any alignment work carried out after that advisory. Given the clean recent record, the primary risk lies not in neglected maintenance but in verifying that the suspension repair was completed to a standard that restores full structural integrity to the rear axle.