2019 VOLVO XC402.0L Petrol

The vehicle is currently roadworthy, but the maintenance history indicates a worsening trend regarding brake component wear. The most recent test on 27 July 2026 at 52,363 miles flagged the front inner brake pads as wearing thin. This follows a failure in July 2025 where the rear brake pads were also identified as being thin. While the car passed the test despite these issues, the recurring nature of brake pad thinning suggests a reactive approach to maintenance rather than a proactive replacement schedule. The mileage pattern is consistent with a seven-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 7,500 miles per annum. The record shows a clean period between 2022 and 2023, where the car covered only 4,430 miles with no defects recorded. However, usage increased significantly in the following years, with 13,383 miles covered before the 2024 test and another 12,659 miles recorded in the subsequent year. This surge in mileage correlates with the appearance of mechanical wear and tear in the later entries of the MOT history. A buyer must conduct a thorough physical inspection of the braking system and tyres. The 2025 failure was particularly concerning, involving four tyres with structural damage and a dangerous bulge on the nearside rear, which indicates a previous neglect of basic safety equipment. Given that the tester flagged worn rear discs at 28,204 miles and thinning pads in both 2025 and 2026, the current calipers should be checked for uneven wear or glazing. Ensure the current set of tyres is free of deep cuts or sidewall deformities that previously caused multiple failures.