2008 Volvo XC90 2.4L Diesel · GK58 AAY

The vehicle presents as currently roadworthy following its most recent test on 11 August 2025 at 106,173 miles. While the vehicle passed, the maintenance trend suggests a gradual deterioration in suspension and tyre health. The August 2025 report flagged worn suspension arm bushes on both the nearside and offside front, alongside a nearside rear tyre worn close to the legal limit. This follows a pattern of tyre wear issues seen in the 2024 and 2022 tests, indicating that while the vehicle is being maintained to pass inspections, consumable components are reaching the end of their service life. The mileage profile is notably low for an 18-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 5,898 miles per year. The data shows consistent, incremental increases in mileage, such as the 3,811-mile rise between the August 2024 and August 2025 tests. This low annual usage suggests the vehicle has not been subjected to heavy long-distance motorway running, which often correlates with less mechanical strain on the drivetrain. However, the history of windscreen damage and various bulb failures suggests a pattern of reactive rather than proactive maintenance. A prospective buyer should prioritise a thorough inspection of the front suspension system. The recurring advisories for worn suspension arm bushes in 2025, combined with previous tyre wear on inner edges, suggest potential issues with wheel alignment or worn bushings that could affect handling. The brake history shows pitted and scored front discs in 2015, and while no recent brake defects appear, the age of the vehicle warrants a check for binding calipers or corrosion on the braking components. Finally, the frequent mentions of windscreen damage and wiper issues throughout the record indicate that glass and visibility components are common points of failure for this vehicle. Given the low mileage and the age of the car, the buyer should also inspect the rubber seals and various suspension components for signs of perishing or age-related degradation that may not have triggered a failure yet but are approaching the limit of acceptable wear.