Older stock is quietly outperforming newer arrivals: hybrids took 90% of the top 10 spots for margin, CAP Clean performance and sales volume on Dealer Auction's platform in May, with the Volvo XC60 leading trade profits despite the average vehicle now sitting at 5.5 years old and over 41,000 miles — both record highs for the report. Retail margins on AFVs overall are sliding, down £500 month-on-month, but hybrid's growing share of the mix suggests buyers trust proven mid-life powertrains over younger EVs. Worth weighting disposal timing and part-ex expectations accordingly.
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