2016 VOLVO V902.0L Diesel

The vehicle is currently roadworthy following a clean pass in September 2025 at 75,836 miles. However, the maintenance trend shows a recent decline in the condition of the front end geometry. A significant failure just two days prior to the successful test at 75,835 miles revealed multiple critical defects, including excessively worn front lower suspension arm ball joints on both sides, a track rod end, and split nearside front CV boots. While these issues were evidently rectified to achieve the subsequent pass, the density of faults in that single visit suggests a period of deferred preventative maintenance. The mileage pattern remains consistent with a ten-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 7,600 miles per annum. The record shows steady usage between 2019 and 2023, where the car frequently passed with no defects, suggesting low-stress commuting habits during the first half of the vehicle's life. The jump of over 22,000 miles between September 2023 and September 2025 coincides with the appearance of significant mechanical wear on the steering and suspension components, indicating that the vehicle is now entering a higher wear cycle. A buyer must conduct a thorough physical inspection of the front suspension assembly to ensure the 2025 repairs were executed professionally. Given the previous failure of multiple ball joints and CV boots, check for grease leakage from the drive shafts and any remaining play in the steering linkage. The braking system should also be evaluated, as the history notes thin rear brake pads back at 34,681 miles, and the current mileage suggests these components are nearing the end of their service life if not already replaced.