2016 Volvo XC90 2.0L Diesel · H27 PPO

The vehicle currently holds a valid MOT certificate issued on 10 November 2025 at 142,603 miles with no recorded defects, indicating a stable roadworthiness status following the rectification of previous failures. The maintenance trend shows a clear improvement, as the owner addressed significant mechanical and safety-critical issues identified during the October 2024 failure before successfully passing the retest two days later. The absence of advisories in the most recent inspection suggests that the vehicle has been brought back to a compliant standard, though the history reveals a pattern of rectifying faults only when prompted by the test process. Accumulating 142,603 miles over ten years results in an average of approximately 14,260 miles per annum, which sits above the typical usage profile for a vehicle of this type. A notable jump in mileage occurred between November 2022 and November 2023, where the odometer increased by roughly 34,330 miles in a single year, suggesting a period of heavy motorway usage. This rapid accumulation is a primary driver of the wear observed in the suspension and tyre components, as high-mileage vehicles frequently experience accelerated degradation of chassis bushings and rubber-based parts. Prospective buyers should prioritise a physical inspection of the engine mounts and suspension geometry, given the specific failure regarding excessive movement in the offside front mount recorded in October 2024. While the tyres were replaced to clear the failure, the previous history of uneven wear on the nearside front tyre points to a potential misalignment issue that may require a professional four-wheel alignment check to prevent premature scrubbing of new rubber. Finally, confirm the condition of the remaining suspension arm ball joints, as the slight play noted in the 2022 test may have progressed further given the significant mileage covered since that inspection.