2015 Volvo XC60 2.0L Diesel · XX63 MJM

The latest MOT from May 2026 is a pass with one advisory: rear brake pads wearing thin. Before that, the 2025 test highlighted both rear tyres worn close to the legal limit on their inner edges. That pattern of advisories points to a gradual accumulation of wear at the rear axle, first tyres then pads, with no other faults recorded. The trend looks to be slowly worsening rather than stable, because the history has progressed from completely clean tests in 2022 and 2023 to tyre wear in 2025 and brake pad thinning in 2026. The rear inner-edge tyre wear suggests a possible alignment or suspension bush issue that might still be present. The brake pad advisory in 2026 is a simple consumable item, but combined with the earlier tyre wear it hints at uneven loading or a tendency for the rear end to work harder than expected. Mileage at roughly 90,000 over eleven years is typical for the age. It does not strongly indicate hard daily pounding or long periods standing idle. That average use means most components should have worn at a predictable rate, but it also means items like shocks, bushes, and brakes are nearing the point where they often need attention. There is no evidence here of chronic neglect or a major recurring defect.