2014 Subaru XV 2.0L Diesel · SN64 VKM

The Subaru XV holds a valid MOT pass certificate dated 6 February 2026 at 143,971 miles, but the maintenance picture is mixed. The same test initially failed on that date due to a seized windscreen washer, a dead offside position lamp, a damaged repeater lens, and a nearside rear wheel bearing with excessive play. These were rectified for the pass submission, yet the tester still recorded advisories for worn rear anti-roll bar D-bushes, all four tyres worn close to the legal limit, a nail in the nearside rear tyre, and slight play in both front drive shafts. Looking back, the 16 January 2026 failure at 143,087 miles was more serious: the nearside front lower suspension ball joint was excessively worn, the offside front lower suspension arm bush was excessively worn, and the nearside rear wheel bearing was both rough and loose. That these suspension and bearing faults were flagged as dangerous in January yet do not appear in the February pass suggests either a rushed repair or a different testing standard. The trend is not clearly improving; recurring anti-roll bar bush wear and a nearside rear wheel bearing issue that reappears across tests point to underlying wear that is being managed rather than resolved. The mileage accumulation is broadly typical for a 2014 vehicle, averaging roughly 12,000 miles per year. The record shows a jump from 123,963 miles on 27 January 2025 to 143,971 miles by 6 February 2026, which is approximately 20,000 miles in just over a year. That is a noticeable spike compared to the prior annual average and suggests heavier recent use, possibly including long-distance motorway commuting. The MOT history itself is sparse, with only five tests recorded across 2025 and 2026, and no visible service book entries to corroborate mechanical upkeep between these dates. A buyer should inspect the front suspension carefully, paying particular attention to the nearside lower ball joint and the offside rear bush that were flagged as excessively worn in January 2026. Check for uneven tyre wear and any play or roughness in the nearside rear wheel bearing, which has been a recurring concern. The front drive shafts should be examined for CV joint play or clicking under load, and the anti-roll bar links and bushes should be checked for movement, as these have appeared as advisories in multiple consecutive tests. The damaged offside repeater lens and inoperative registration plate lamp noted in February should be verified as repaired, along with the windscreen washer system. Given the tyre wear pattern across all four corners, a full suspension and alignment check is advisable before purchase.