2020 Polestar 2 Pilot Plus EV AWD Electric · MP04 CLP

The most recent DVSA examination on 18 August 2026 resulted in a clean pass with no defects or advisories recorded, and this outcome is consistent with the prior three test dates of 15 September 2023, 23 August 2024, and 14 November 2025, all of which also passed without recorded defects. Across four consecutive tests spanning the last three years there is no evidence of any recurring or advisory items relating to suspension, braking, steering, tyres, lighting, or structural integrity, which strongly suggests that the vehicle has been conscientiously maintained and presented for test in sound roadworthy condition. The absence of any advisories is particularly reassuring for an electric vehicle of this age and mileage, as it indicates that wear-related items such as brake components, tyres, and underbody condition have not been flagged for early attention. The recorded mileage of 71,460 miles over a six-year registration period equates to an average annual utilisation of approximately 11,910 miles, which sits comfortably within the typical usage band for a privately operated EV in the UK. There are no significant gaps or sudden jumps in the MOT-recorded mileages that would suggest prolonged standing periods followed by irregular use, both of which can be detrimental to electric vehicles through brake disc corrosion, tyre flat-spotting, and 12V auxiliary battery degradation. Equally, the mileage is not so high as to raise immediate concerns about premature wear of high-voltage system components, suspension bushes, or wheel bearings, though these remain areas worth physical inspection given the AWD drivetrain configuration and the mass of the vehicle. Given the clean MOT history, a prospective buyer should focus their attention on age-and-mileage-related items that fall outside the scope of the standard MOT test. The 12V auxiliary battery, which powers ancillary systems on an EV, is a known service item that can fail without warning and should be checked for its state of health and manufacturing date, as replacement is typically required every four to six years. Tyres should be examined closely for sidewall perishing or cracking caused by UV exposure and age rather than tread depth alone, and the production date code on the sidewall should be reviewed, as tyres fitted in 2020 may now be approaching the end of their service life regardless of remaining tread. Brake discs and calipers, particularly on the rear axle where regenerative braking does most of the slowing, should be inspected for surface corrosion and evidence of seized slider mechanisms, as prolonged EV driving reduces mechanical brake use and can lead to binding or juddering. A thorough test drive should include a careful listen for any suspension clonks or knocks over speed humps and uneven surfaces, which would indicate worn anti-roll bar bushes, drop links, or top mounts that the MOT may not have flagged. The high-voltage battery pack thermal management system, cabin filter, and any recalls specific to the Polestar 2 Pilot Plus should be verified through a franchised retailer or via the manufacturer’s online recall database, as several software and hardware campaigns have been issued for this model. It is also prudent to confirm the presence of a complete service history, ideally with work carried out by an authorised Polestar or Volvo service centre, as proper documentation supports residual value and confirms that the electric drivetrain, reduction gear oil, and coolant have been serviced at the manufacturer-specified intervals.