2010 Volvo XC60 2.0L Diesel · LH10 AMU

The Volvo XC60 holds a valid MOT certificate issued on 3 June 2026 at 138,862 miles, but the maintenance trend is not reassuring. Two recent tests in May and June 2026 reveal a pattern of unresolved and recurring faults. The May 2026 failure flagged a fractured nearside front coil spring, play in the offside front steering rack inner joint, and a defective nearside rear exhaust mounting. By the June retest, the coil spring and steering rack issues had been rectified, yet the same exhaust mounting remained defective and both front tyres were again worn close to the legal limit on their inner edges. This suggests reactive rather than preventative maintenance, with the owner addressing only the most critical MoT failures while leaving secondary defects and uneven tyre wear to accumulate. The mileage progression is broadly consistent with the vehicle's age. Between July 2024 at 128,123 miles and July 2025 at 133,805 miles, the car covered roughly 5,682 miles. From July 2025 to June 2026, it added 5,057 miles. Annual mileage sits comfortably around 8,000 to 9,000 miles, which is typical for a vehicle of this type and age. There are no suspicious gaps or sudden jumps in the odometer record that would raise concerns about clocking or prolonged inactivity. The record itself is relatively sparse for a sixteen-year-old vehicle, with only six recorded tests across the available history, meaning long periods of the car's life are unaccounted for. A buyer should pay close attention to the front suspension and steering before committing. The fractured nearside front coil spring in May 2026 and the fractured offside rear coil spring recorded in July 2025 indicate that the suspension springs have been failing on both sides within a twelve-month window. This raises the question of whether the remaining springs are original and approaching fatigue failure. The play detected in the offside front steering rack inner joint in May 2026, though rectified by the June test, points to wear in the steering linkage that could return. Uneven inner-edge wear on both front tyres, flagged in both recent tests, suggests persistent toe misalignment or worn suspension bushes that have not been diagnosed or corrected. The defective nearside rear exhaust mounting has now appeared in two consecutive tests and remains unresolved, which could lead to exhaust gas leaks or increased cabin noise if left unattended. Beyond the flagged items, a thorough underbody inspection is advisable. At nearly 139,000 miles, brake discs, suspension bushes, anti-roll bar links, and subframe mounting points are all well within the range where age-related deterioration becomes visible. The July 2024 advisory on front brake pads wearing thin confirms that braking components have been working hard, and the current pad and disc condition should be verified directly. Given that two coil springs have fractured and steering wear has been documented, a full four-wheel alignment check and a close inspection of the subframe and mounting points for corrosion or cracking would be prudent before purchase.