2022 Polestar 2 EV FWD Electric · OV22 MLL

Annual mileage of approximately 12,430 miles against a four-year service life is considerably above the UK average for a vehicle of this age, and that elevated rate of accumulation has begun to surface in the most recent DVSA examination. The test recorded on 23 June 2026 returned a pass, but every one of the four tyres was flagged with advisories for slight damage, cracking, or perishing under section 5.2.3 (d) (ii), which represents a uniform deterioration across the full set rather than isolated wear on a single axle. The previous examination a year earlier on 23 June 2025 was also clean, noting only a child seat obstructing inspection of the nearside rear adult belt, which carries no mechanical significance. The headline pattern is therefore one of broadly consistent roadworthiness on safety-critical systems, with the current advisory cluster pointing towards the tyre compound rather than any underlying structural or braking defect. The mileage trajectory itself is the more telling figure for a prospective buyer. At roughly 12,430 miles per year over a four-year tenure, this Polestar 2 has accumulated substantially more road exposure than the typical 7,000 to 8,000 miles expected for its age bracket. Higher mileage on an EV does not impose the same engine and transmission wear as on a combustion vehicle, but the chassis components still absorb the brunt of that usage. Tyres, brake discs, pads, suspension bushes, anti-roll bar links, and the steering rack are all subject to accelerated wear under heavier annual mileage, and even regenerative braking systems will eventually produce corrosion on the disc surfaces if the vehicle is rarely required to use friction braking under sustained load. The current advisory on all four tyres is entirely consistent with this elevated usage profile, and the uniform nature of the perishing suggests the rubber has simply reached the end of its effective service life rather than suffering from an alignment or inflation issue. Given that every tyre has been flagged, budgeting for a complete set of replacements should be treated as an imminent cost rather than a distant possibility. During a physical inspection, the sidewalls should be examined closely for any visible cracking that penetrates beyond the surface rubber, particularly in the flexing zones near the bead and shoulder, and the tread depth measured across the full width to confirm uniform wear rather than the shoulder-biased pattern that would suggest chronic under-inflation. Even where cracking appears minor, tyres on an EV delivering instant torque deserve particular attention because compromised sidewall integrity under hard acceleration can progress rapidly. While test driving, listen for any increase in road noise that would indicate the tread compound hardening, and check for vibrations through the steering wheel at motorway speed that would point towards tyre deformation now that the rubber is ageing. The remainder of the braking and suspension systems warrant direct hands-on scrutiny given the annual mileage. On a test drive, the brake pedal should be firm and progressive, with any judder felt through the wheel under light to moderate deceleration suggesting corrosion on the disc faces, a common outcome on EVs that rely heavily on regeneration. Listen for clonks or knocks from the suspension over speed humps and uneven surfaces, particularly from the front, as anti-roll bar drop links and lower control arm bushes are known wear items at this mileage level and will produce audible thuds as they deteriorate. The steering should remain precise and self-centring without any vagueness or pulling, and a thorough inspection should include raising the vehicle to check for any seepage from the steering rack boots, as well as examining the underside for any signs of fluid contamination around the high-voltage cable routing that could indicate previous accident damage or subframe interference. The MOT record itself does not flag any of these systems at present, but the mileage profile makes them the natural focus for a buyer’s pre-purchase inspection.