2021 Polestar 2 Plus EV FWD Electric · OV71 SXS

The Polestar 2 presents a stable and improving maintenance trend, culminating in a clean pass on 20 October 2025 at 40,880 miles with zero defects. That result marks a clear turnaround from the previous test on 14 October 2024 at 27,282 miles, where the vehicle initially failed on three separate fronts before passing later that same day. The 2025 outcome suggests the previous owner addressed the issues promptly and has since kept the car in sound mechanical order. The vehicle has covered 13,598 miles in the twelve months between October 2024 and October 2025, which is notably higher than its lifetime average of roughly 8,176 miles per year. This uptick in annual mileage indicates the car has seen heavier recent use, likely a mix of longer commutes or motorway driving. While that higher annual rate is not inherently problematic for an electric vehicle, it does mean consumable components such as tyres, brake pads, and suspension bushes will have experienced accelerated wear compared to a lower-mileage equivalent. The 2024 test flagged both front tyres worn close to the legal limit and on the edge, alongside a malfunctioning tyre pressure monitoring system. The fact that both front tyres were wearing unevenly on their edges points to possible misalignment or worn suspension bushes that were causing abnormal contact patches. The TPMS fault, though resolved before the retest, is worth verifying in person by checking that all four sensor readings display correctly on the dashboard and that no sensor batteries are failing. A buyer should inspect the inner and outer sidewalls of all four tyres for uneven wear patterns and have the front suspension geometry checked on an alignment rack. Beyond the flagged items, the 2025 clean sheet is reassuring, but a physical inspection should still cover the underside for corrosion on subframes and suspension mounting points, the condition of brake discs and pads given the recent mileage increase, and the operation of the regenerative braking system. The battery state of health should be read via a diagnostic tool to confirm capacity retention matches expectations for 40,880 miles of use. Overall, the record shows a well-maintained electric vehicle with a recent clean bill of health, though the tyre wear history warrants a closer look at front-end alignment and component condition before purchase.