2009 VOLVO XC702.4L Diesel

The vehicle remains roadworthy but the maintenance trend shows a shift toward increasing mechanical wear as it nears high mileage. The most recent test in November 2025 at 193,464 miles flagged thin rear brake pads and pitted rear brake discs. This follows the December 2024 inspection at 173,723 miles where the tester identified play in the rear anti-roll bar linkage and a worn offside front suspension arm bush. While the car continues to pass, the transition from clean records to multiple advisories indicates components requiring proactive attention. The mileage accumulation is remarkably consistent, averaging approximately 11,400 miles per year over the vehicle's 17-year lifespan. There are no significant multi-year gaps in testing, though the period of high activity shows 20,000 miles covered between December 2024 and November 2025, compared to the 16,000-mile gap between 2023 and 2024. This steady usage suggests a predictable wear pattern, which explains the accelerated degradation of rubber suspension components and braking hardware. A buyer should prioritise a thorough inspection of the front suspension geometry, as the history shows recurring issues with bushes and drop links. The rear braking system requires immediate attention as the recorded pitted discs and thin pads are nearing the end of their effective service life. Given the age and high mileage, the previous MOT failures for exposed tyre cords in 2022 and uneven wear in 2020 necessitate a check for alignmentrelated wear and structural corrosion on the chassis subframes, which are common failure points for this model at this distance.