2022 Volvo V60 R-Design B4 Mhev Auto 2.0L Electric diesel · NG22 MYB

A single DVSA MOT entry from 18 July 2025 shows this 2022 V60 R-Design B4 MHEV passing its test with no advisories or defects recorded, indicating that at the point of examination no component was flagged as marginal or approaching a fail threshold. Because only one test is on file, the longer-term roadworthiness trend cannot be confirmed, and any pre-2025 history is simply not represented in the DVSA record available. The clean pass does, however, suggest that the suspension, braking, exhaust, lighting, tyre, and structural integrity items inspected at the test were in serviceable condition at that mileage. Recorded mileage of 29,908 miles over an approximate four-year span equates to a typical annual accumulation of roughly 7,477 miles, which is broadly average for a UK executive estate of this age. There are no large gaps between recorded tests that would imply extended periods off the road, and no evidence in the file of rapid mileage accumulation that might suggest sustained high-mileage use. Mechanically, this average usage profile means the consumable wear items such as brake pads and discs, tyres, and the mild-hybrid 48V system components should all be within their expected service lives, though the vehicle will not have benefited from the additional wear that low-mileage cars often show on seized calipers, dried rubber boots, and perished tyres. For a prospective buyer, the absence of advisories means there are no specific DVSA-flagged components to investigate, but the age of the car still warrants a targeted inspection of the items most commonly found on MHEV Volvos of this generation. Pay particular attention to the condition of the brake discs and pads, as light annual mileage on an automatic can lead to low-piston-activity corrosion on the disc surface and binding caliper sliders. On a test drive, listen for any clonks or knocking from the front suspension over uneven surfaces, as the control arm bushes and anti-roll bar drop links are common wear items on the SPA-platform Volvos. The B4 mild-hybrid system should also be checked for any warning messages on the instrument cluster relating to the 48V system, and a scan for stored fault codes is worthwhile given that MOT testing does not cover hybrid battery diagnostics. A physical inspection should focus on the areas not fully visible during an MOT, including the underside structural members, brake pipe condition along the chassis legs, and the rear suspension trailing arms for any surface corrosion. Check the alloy wheels for kerbing damage and verify that the tyres are a matching set with consistent tread depth across the axle, as uneven wear can point to geometry issues arising from kerb impacts. Inside the cabin, confirm that the start-stop system and any mild-hybrid coasting or brake-energy-regeneration functions operate as expected, and ensure that the auto gearbox selects and shifts smoothly through all ranges with no hesitation or judder under light throttle.