2018 VOLVO XC902.0L DIESEL

The vehicle presents a stable roadworthiness profile, evidenced by a clean pass during the most recent inspection in January 2026 at 98,786 miles. This result follows several consecutive clean passes, suggesting that the mechanical components are currently meeting minimum safety standards. While a failure was recorded in January 2024, the immediate re-test pass on the same day indicates that any identified defects were rectified promptly before the vehicle remained in service. The mileage pattern indicates high-intensity usage, averaging over 12,000 miles per annum across its eight-year life. A significant spike in usage is visible between January 2024 and January 2025, where the vehicle covered 20,705 miles in a single year. This rapid accumulation suggests long-distance motorway driving, which typically places different stresses on drivetrain components and suspension compared to city driving. The lack of recorded advisories in the last two tests suggests the previous owners have been proactive in addressing wear items despite the high mileage. Given the mileage and the age of the XC90, a physical inspection must focus on the integrity of the suspension and braking system. Buyers should check for wear on the control arm bushes and coil springs, as these often degrade around the 100,000-mile mark. The brake system should be examined for signs of binding or thinning discs, as the clean MOT record does not rule out these issues before they cause failure. Additionally, checking the chassis for corrosion is necessary to ensure that high-mileage use has not led to structural degradation in salt-affected areas.