2011 Volvo XC60 2.4L Diesel · KX60 OCM

The Volvo XC60 presents as fundamentally sound at its most recent MOT in January 2026, where the tester recorded zero defects at 126,273 miles. The maintenance trend over the past two years is clearly improving. A fractured nearside front coil spring and a split front CV boot caused a failure in June 2025, but both were rectified before the retest two days later. The suspension bush advisories that persisted across the 2025 tests did not worsen enough to fail, and by January 2026 the vehicle sailed through cleanly. That said, the cluster of worn anti-roll bar linkages and suspension arm bushes flagged in mid-2025 points to a car that had been running on tired front and rear suspension components. The clean pass since then suggests either replacement or that the wear has stabilised without progressing to excessive movement. Mileage accumulation sits at roughly 8,400 miles per year, which is typical for a 2011 diesel or petrol XC60. The record shows a notable jump of approximately 16,800 miles between the August 2023 test at 105,404 miles and the July 2024 test at 118,663 miles, indicating a period of heavier use. From July 2024 through January 2026, the car added just under 7,610 miles over roughly eighteen months, suggesting a drop in annual mileage or periods of limited use. The MOT history itself is reasonably consistent with annual tests, though the gap between August 2023 and July 2024 is wider than twelve months, which could mean the car was off the road or that a test was simply not recorded in the supplied data. A buyer should still inspect the front suspension carefully. The fractured coil spring in June 2025 raises the question of whether the offside spring shows any early signs of fatigue, particularly if the car has been driven on uneven surfaces. Check the condition of the front CV boots for fresh splits or grease loss, and bounce-test the rear end to assess whether the anti-roll bar linkages flagged in 2025 have been replaced or are still original. Look underneath for corrosion on the subframes and suspension mounting points, as fifteen-year-old Swedish-built cars can suffer from surface rust that compromises structural integrity if left untreated. The nearside rear tyre wear noted in 2023 was an advisory only, but it hints at possible alignment or suspension geometry issues at the rear that may have recurred. A short test drive over rough roads will reveal any knocks or clunks from the front wishbone bushes and rear anti-roll bar links.