2016 Volvo XC60 2.4L Diesel · YW16 JWD

The Volvo XC60 presents a stable maintenance trend, passing every recorded MOT without a single failure. The most recent test on 31 October 2025 at 69,180 miles resulted in only two minor advisories: a deteriorated rear registration plate and an offside front tyre worn close to the legal limit. While the vehicle has never failed an MOT, a recurring pattern of tyre wear advisories across multiple tests suggests the owner has consistently deferred proactive tyre replacement until wear reaches the minimum threshold. This is not a serious mechanical risk, but it does indicate a reactive rather than preventative approach to upkeep. The mileage accumulation is steady and unremarkable. From the first recorded test on 9 November 2021 at 46,376 miles through to the most recent test on 31 October 2025 at 69,180 miles, the vehicle covered approximately 22,800 miles over four years, averaging around 5,700 miles annually. This sits slightly below the typical 6,900 miles per year implied by the vehicle's age, pointing to moderate, consistent use rather than prolonged standing or high-mileage commuting. No significant gaps or sudden spikes in mileage accumulation appear in the record. The most notable recurring theme is tyre wear, flagged in four of the five recorded tests. The 2023 test at 56,921 miles was particularly telling, with both front and the nearside rear tyres noted at 3mm and wearing on inner edges. Inner edge wear on the front tyres is a classic indicator of worn suspension bushes, tracking misalignment, or tired dampers. The 2021 test also flagged front tyres wearing towards inner edges, reinforcing this pattern. A prospective buyer should have the front suspension inspected for worn wishbone bushes and track rod ends, and request a four-wheel alignment check before purchase. Brake wear appears manageable but worth monitoring. The 2021 test flagged worn rear brake discs and thin rear pads at 46,376 miles, while the 2024 test at 63,093 miles noted a tyre pressure warning system fault, suggesting the TPMS sensors may need replacement. The rear registration plate deterioration has persisted across the 2024 and 2025 tests without being rectified, a minor but telling sign of low-priority maintenance being overlooked. Overall, the vehicle is mechanically sound, but the tyre wear pattern demands a thorough suspension and alignment inspection to rule out underlying wear that could lead to costly repairs if left unaddressed.