2014 Volvo XC70 2.4L Diesel · SH62 AUN

The Volvo XC70 passed its most recent MOT on 10 February 2026 at 218,114 miles with a stable advisory profile rather than a worsening one. The tester flagged worn and pitted rear brake discs, slight power steering seepage, play in the steering rack inner joints, and frayed offside rear seat belt webbing. These faults mirror those carried through the 2025 and earlier tests, showing a consistent pattern of minor wear items left as advisories rather than repaired. At roughly 18,176 miles per year across its twelve years, this estate has covered high mileage for its age. The records show steady annual use: 174,508 miles in March 2023, 190,272 in March 2024, 208,836 in March 2025, and 218,114 by February 2026. No standing periods or sparse gaps appear. The 2023 failure for excessive track rod end play and sub-limit tyre tread was corrected same-day, but the offside rear seat belt damage has persisted as an advisory since March 2023. A buyer should physically inspect the steering rack inner joints and offside power steering component, both showing seepage and play across three consecutive tests from 2025 to 2026. The rear brake discs require measurement for scoring depth despite the tester judging them not seriously weakened. Confirm the offside rear seat belt webbing has not degraded beyond slight fraying, given its four-year advisory run. Tyre wear on inner edges recurred through 2025 and caused the 2023 failure; check alignment and all four corners for uneven tread. The track rod end was fixed in 2023, yet inner joint play returned, implying suspension geometry or rack wear needs a hands-on check before purchase.