2022 Volvo XC60 Ultimte T8 Recharge AWD A 2.0L Hybrid electric · WG72 VRC

The vehicle is currently roadworthy following a passing MOT on November 28, 2025. However, the maintenance history reveals a pattern of reactive rather than proactive care. The car failed the test on that same day at 105,537 miles due to critical safety defects involving both the tyres and the suspension. While the immediate faults were rectified to secure the pass, the presence of multiple mechanical failures suggests that components are only addressed once they reached legal failure thresholds. At 105,537 miles in just four years, this XC60 has covered an average of over 26,000 miles per year. This high-intensity usage places significant strain on heavy-duty components compared to the average private use. The rapid degradation of ball joints noted in the November 2025 test is consistent with this high mileage, as suspension components on heavy luxury SUVs are subjected to constant wear and tear under long-distance travel. A physical inspection must focus heavily on the front suspension geometry. The simultaneous failure of both the nearside and offside suspension arm ball joints indicates widespread wear across the front axle. A buyer should also check for signs of play in the control arms and excessive wear on the rubber bushings, as the high mileage likely means other components are nearing their limit. Given the previous failure for exposed cords on the rear tyres, the current condition of all four tyres should be verified for uneven wear or structural damage to ensure they were not merely replaced to pass the test.