2019 Volvo XC60 2.0L Diesel · V26 SAR

A clear pattern emerges across the MOT history of this 2019 Volvo XC60 centred on tyre integrity, with multiple cuts exceeding legal depth recorded on both front and rear axles. Two failures were issued in successive years for this exact reason: an offside front cut in 2023 and nearside front plus offside rear cuts in 2022, the latter test also flagging a nearside rear inner brake pad approaching the end of its service life. Further tyre advisories followed in 2024 for cracking and perishing on both rear tyres, a nail in the nearside rear, and a cracked nearside rear light lens, before another advisory for a damaged offside front tyre and front brake disc pitting was recorded in 2025. The most recent test on 17 April 2026 returned a clean pass with no advisories, which suggests any outstanding tyre and brake wear items have been rectified, though the cumulative record indicates the rubber in particular has been a recurring weak point rather than a one-off event. With 42,068 miles recorded over roughly seven years, annual accumulation sits at around 6,010 miles per year, which is broadly typical for a vehicle of this age and consistent with regular but not excessive use. The mileage progression between tests appears steady, with no obvious gaps that would suggest prolonged periods off the road, and nothing in the record points to an abnormally high accumulation that would accelerate wear on drivetrain components. At this mileage the major mechanical consumables such as brake discs and pads, tyres, and suspension bushes will have seen moderate but not extreme use, and the recurring tyre issues are more consistent with urban driving over kerbs or potholed roads than with high-mileage wear. The absence of any corrosion or suspension advisories on a vehicle approaching seven years old is a notable positive in the record. For a prospective buyer, the immediate priority on inspection is a thorough check of the tyres, including the sidewalls and inner shoulders where cuts to the ply have previously been recorded, as these may not always be visible from a casual glance. Inspect the nearside rear light unit for any remaining cracking or moisture ingress inside the lens, and verify that the front brake discs, previously noted as pitted, have been replaced rather than simply skimmed, as skimmed discs can still produce judder under heavy braking. On the test drive, listen for any knocks or clonks from the front suspension over uneven surfaces, as no suspension components have yet been flagged but at this age and mileage bushes and drop links are approaching the point where wear becomes apparent. Pay particular attention during braking to any vibration through the pedal or steering wheel, which would indicate disc runout or uneven wear, and confirm the handbrake holds the vehicle firmly on an incline given that inner rear brake pad wear was previously noted. Check that the steering remains centred and that the vehicle does not pull to either side, which can be a symptom of uneven tyre wear following previous cuts. Finally, examine the underside of the vehicle for any oil residue around the engine and transmission, as well as condition of the brake lines and fuel lines, since no such items have yet been flagged but they are worth confirming at this mileage and age on a used example.