2013 Volvo V60 SE LUX NAV D5 Auto 2.4L Diesel · VEZ 8068

The Volvo presents a stable roadworthiness profile. The most recent DVSA test on 22 December 2025 at 162,409 miles, about seven months before this evaluation, returned a pass with no defects recorded. Across the five examinations from October 2021 to December 2025, the vehicle cleared each assessment without advisories or failures, indicating a consistent maintenance trend rather than a worsening or resolving pattern. Mileage stands at 162,409 on a thirteen-year-old estate, equating to roughly 12,500 miles annually, which is high for the age. The records show disciplined yearly testing. The October 2021 test at 128,018 miles preceded the November 2022 examination at 133,383 miles, a 5,365-mile interval. Subsequent gaps widened slightly: 8,232 miles to December 2023 at 141,615, then 10,221 to December 2024 at 151,836, and 10,573 to the final 2025 figure. Such accumulation reflects steady motorway or commuter use rather than neglect, and no coverage gaps exist. A clean MOT ledger does not negate the physical wear inherent to a high-mileage diesel automatic. The buyer should scrutinise suspension bushes, coil springs, and subframe mounting points for fatigue or corrosion that a pass certificate may not highlight. The tester recorded no brake disc lipping or binding calipers, yet front and rear braking components warrant measured inspection for remaining life. Drivetrain elements specific to the D5 engine and automatic gearbox demand hands-on evaluation. Check for gearshift hesitation, prop shaft wear, and exhaust emissions under load. Prior owners clearly kept the car to test standard, but only a workshop ramp inspection will confirm structural integrity beyond the snapshot provided by the DVSA.