2016 Volvo XC60 2.0L Diesel · NJ16 OVR

The vehicle presents a stable roadworthiness status based on the most recent inspection, though the history indicates a period of deferred maintenance. The December 2021 MOT test at 86,867 miles passed with no recorded defects, suggesting that the issues identified in previous years were addressed. This result marks a significant improvement over the 2020 test, which flagged multiple failures across the tyres and a mechanical leak. The mileage pattern is highly irregular. Between May 2019 at 58,149 miles and December 2020 at 127,710 miles, the vehicle covered over 70,000 miles in just 19 months, which represents extremely high usage. However, the mileage then dropped to 86,867 miles by the December 2021 test, indicating either a clerical error in the record or a significant period of non-use. This discrepancy suggests the car sat stationary for a long duration recently, which can lead to the degradation of rubber components and fluid seals despite low overall mileage. A buyer must conduct a thorough physical inspection of the suspension and engine-related components. The 2019 test identified a severely deteriorated ball joint dust cover on the nearside front suspension arm, and the 2020 test noted a vacuum pump oil leak. These areas should be checked for active weeping around the engine block and any play in the steering and suspension joints. Furthermore, the 2020 report showed all four tyres were near the legal limit or perishing, so the current set of tyres must be evaluated for dry rot and tread depth given the vehicle's likely history of standing.