2021 Polestar 2 EV FWD Electricity · OV71 UGH

A 2021 Polestar 2 in this age bracket typically begins showing the first tangible wear items on its suspension, underbody protection and brake components, yet the recorded MOT history for this particular car is entirely free of advisories or failures across its two tests. Both examinations, the most recent on 4 November 2025 and the prior pass on 7 November 2024, returned a clean sheet with no defects recorded, which suggests the car has not yet reached the point where components such as front strut top mounts, control arm bushes or brake discs have worn to the advisory threshold. This is a meaningful positive for a prospective buyer, as the Polestar 2's independent rear suspension and aluminium-intensive chassis are generally robust but can still generate advisories for perished suspension bushes or corroded brake pipes once the car enters higher-mileage territory. The absence of any recorded corrosion, fluid leaks, or component wear across the last two tests indicates that the structure and mechanicals are holding up well at this stage. The mileage profile is the more noteworthy aspect of this vehicle's history. At 71,452 miles against an age of roughly five years, this car is accumulating approximately 14,290 miles per year, which is substantially above the typical private-use average of 7,000 to 9,000 miles annually. This high rate of accumulation has clear mechanical implications: the single electric motor and reduction gearbox have been worked consistently rather than left to sit, which is generally favourable for the 12V auxiliary battery and the drive unit seals, but it does mean that consumable wear items such as tyres, brake pads, discs, and suspension linkages have been subjected to far more thermal and mechanical cycling than a lower-mileage example. The fact that no wear-related advisories have yet appeared suggests that the car has either been diligently serviced with replacement of these items before they reached MOT threshold, or that the EV-specific regenerative braking system has preserved the friction brakes effectively. Any prospective buyer should still treat the high annual mileage as a prompt to inspect consumables thoroughly rather than assuming they are fresh. For a test drive and physical inspection, attention should be directed specifically towards the components most likely to surface next on a car of this age and mileage. Listen for any clonks or knocking from the front suspension over speed humps and uneven road surfaces, particularly from the lower control arm bushes and anti-roll bar drop links, which are common wear points on the CMA platform shared with the Volvo XC40. Feel for any vibration through the steering wheel under braking, which could indicate warped front brake discs despite the regen system's protective effect, and check that the brake pedal feels firm and consistent without excessive travel. Inspect the underside carefully for any corrosion on the rear subframe mounting points and on the brake lines running along the chassis rails, as these are the areas where MOT advisories typically first emerge on Polestar 2s reaching the 70,000 to 90,000 mile bracket. Also examine the tyre shoulders for uneven wear patterns, which on a high-mileage FWD EV often indicate alignment drift or worn suspension geometry rather than simple tyre age. A few additional checks are worth carrying out given the vehicle's usage profile. Confirm the operation of the regenerative braking modes and ensure the transition between regen and friction braking is seamless, as inconsistent pedal feel can indicate caliper binding or handbrake mechanism issues. Verify that the 12V auxiliary battery is holding charge reliably, as a failing auxiliary battery is a frequent cause of non-starting and electronic warning messages on Polestar 2s and would not typically show in the MOT record. Finally, request evidence of recent service history, particularly any updates to the vehicle software, replacement of the cabin filter and brake fluid, and inspection of the high-voltage coolant system, as these items are not assessed at MOT but are critical to the long-term reliability of a high-mileage electric vehicle. The clean MOT record provides a solid baseline, but the elevated annual mileage means a pre-purchase inspection at a Polestar or specialist EV workshop would be a prudent step before committing to purchase.