2021 Polestar 2 Plus EV FWD Electric · OU71 XNP

The vehicle presents a clean bill of health on paper, with a stable and unblemished maintenance trend. The most recent MOT test, conducted on 17 September 2024 at 32,677 miles, passed with zero defects. No advisories or failures have been recorded in the available history, indicating that critical safety and emissions systems have remained fully compliant. For an electric vehicle, this means the high-voltage battery, charging system, braking components, and structural integrity all met DVSA standards at the time of testing. Mileage accumulation sits at roughly 6,535 miles per year, which is typical for a five-year-old vehicle. The single recorded entry at 32,677 miles aligns with this average, showing no evidence of extreme long-distance use or prolonged standing. The MOT record is sparse, with only one test logged, so there is no historical pattern of recurring faults to analyse. The lack of prior failure data is a positive sign, though it also means the vehicle's long-term wear trajectory remains unproven. A buyer should still carry out a thorough physical inspection despite the clean record. The Polestar 2's battery health and charging performance cannot be verified through MOT data alone, so a diagnostic readout of battery state of charge and cell balance is advisable. Suspension bushes, coil springs, and shock absorbers should be checked for wear, particularly if the vehicle has spent time on poorly maintained roads. Tyre condition and tread depth deserve close attention, as EV torque can accelerate wear unevenly. Brake discs and pads, along with caliper operation, should be inspected for corrosion or binding, a common issue on EVs where regenerative braking reduces traditional brake use. The underside and sills need a careful look for corrosion or stone damage, especially around the battery enclosure where structural integrity is critical. A test drive at varying speeds will reveal any unusual drivetrain vibrations or steering misalignment that a static inspection might miss.