2017 Volvo XC60 2.0L Diesel · YR67 HXF

The vehicle is currently roadworthy, but the maintenance history indicates a reactive approach to repairs rather than preventative care. The most recent test in August 2025 at 110,952 miles resulted in an immediate failure due to a fractured offside rear coil spring. While the vehicle passed the re-test, the tester noted that undertrays and front under bonnet components were obscuring testable items. This suggests that thorough inspections of the structural integrity and lower chassis areas are restricted, potentially masking further corrosion or leaks beneath the plastic shielding. At 110,953 miles, this Volvo XC60 has covered an average of approximately 12,300 miles per year. This sits above the national average for a petrol vehicle and places significant age on wear-related components. The data shows consistent annual usage, with roughly 3,700 miles driven between September 2023 and September 2024, and another 3,700 enough in the following year. This steady mileage pattern generally suggests the vehicle has not suffered from neglect, but it accelerates the degradation of suspension bushings and rubber seals. A physical inspection must focus on the suspension system, as the snapped coil spring is a clear indication of fatigue in high-mileage components. The buyer should verify the remaining springs for hairline cracks and check the control arm bushes for tearing, which is common on heavy Volvos over 100,000 miles. The 2024 advisory regarding a perished nearside rear tyre and a TPMS warning lamp indicates that basic consumable maintenance has been overlooked until it reached failure thresholds. Given the tester's comments about obscured areas in the latest record, a prospective buyer should demand a professional view of the underbody to ensure no significant structural rust is hidden by the undertrays.