2015 Volvo XC60 2.0L Diesel · YY15 OOD

The Volvo XC60 presents a mixed maintenance picture. The most recent test on 12 November 2025 at 94,836 miles passed, but the record reveals a clear pattern of recurring rear suspension defects that were only partially addressed. In the November 2023 test at 77,195 miles, the tester flagged a fractured nearside rear coil spring alongside worn rear suspension arm pins or bushes on both sides. The car failed that same day, yet the subsequent retest on the identical date and mileage shows the coil spring defect cleared while the worn rear suspension bushes remained as advisories. This suggests the spring was replaced but the worn bushes were left in place, indicating a reactive rather than preventative maintenance approach. The trend is neither fully stable nor actively worsening, but it demonstrates that previous owners addressed critical failures while tolerating ongoing wear items. The mileage accumulation is consistent and unremarkable. Between November 2022 at 69,372 miles and November 2025 at 94,836 miles, the vehicle covered 25,464 miles across three years, averaging roughly 8,488 miles annually. This aligns with the typical 8,621 miles per year expected for an eleven-year-old vehicle. No significant gaps or sudden spikes in the odometer record are present, implying regular use rather than prolonged standing or recent high-mileage punishment. A buyer should focus the physical inspection on the rear suspension and braking components. The repeated advisories for worn rear suspension arm pins or bushes across both the 2023 failure and retest suggest these components may still be degraded or have only recently been replaced. Check for uneven tyre wear, clunking over speed bumps, and any play in the rear suspension linkage. The fractured coil spring from 2023 was rectified, but examine both rear coil springs closely for corrosion or cracking, particularly given the vehicle's age. The 2022 test flagged worn front brake discs and pads, so verify the condition of the front braking system, including disc thickness and pad life. Finally, the November 2025 advisories for perished nearside and offside rear tyres indicate rubber deterioration, so inspect all four tyres for sidewall cracking, age-related perishing, and remaining tread depth.