2021 Volvo V90 Momentum B4 Mhev Auto 2.0L Electric diesel · A23 RBG

A clean and uninterrupted DVSA record across all three tests establishes a straightforward roadworthiness profile for this Volvo V90, with the most recent examination on 18 September 2025 returning a pass and no advisories or defects recorded. This pattern is mirrored by the two prior tests in February 2024 and September 2024, both also passing without any flagged items, meaning there are no documented advisories relating to brake wear, suspension components, corrosion, exhaust condition, tyres, or structural integrity on the official record. With no failures and no defects whatsoever, the vehicle presents a neutral mechanical baseline from a regulatory standpoint. The absence of advisories does not confirm mechanical soundness or the quality of any maintenance regime, but it does indicate that on each inspection day, no component reached a threshold warranting an examiner's note. Mileage of 54,619 recorded against an approximate five year vehicle age equates to around 10,900 miles annually, which sits broadly in line with typical usage for a UK estate of this type and age. The interval between the September 2024 and September 2025 tests represents roughly twelve months of operation, suggesting the vehicle has been in regular use rather than subjected to extended periods off the road. There are no notable gaps in the testing history within the post-registration MOT period that would raise immediate concerns regarding long-term standing or inconsistent use. Continuous annual testing with consistent accumulation means the brake discs, pads, tyres, suspension bushes and driveline components have experienced steady, moderate wear rather than the heavy demands associated with high mileage or the uneven stresses that can accompany low mileage and short journeys. From a buyer guidance perspective, the absence of recorded advisories means there is no specific component flagged for attention, but a prospective purchaser should still carry out a physical inspection and test drive to verify condition independently of the MOT record. On the road, listen for any knocking or clonking from the front suspension over uneven surfaces, which can indicate worn lower arm bushes, anti-roll bar links, or top mount deterioration common to vehicles of this age, and pay particular attention to the characteristic behaviour of the strut cartridges under load. Check for any pulling under braking or through steering, uneven brake pad wear, or vibration through the pedal which could point to binding calipers or disc warpage, especially given the added mass of the estate body and the regenerative braking characteristics of the B4 mild hybrid drivetrain. Inspect the underside, suspension arms, subframe, and brake lines for any surface corrosion or oil weeping, and verify that the diesel particulate filter regeneration cycle is completing correctly, as incomplete regeneration from predominantly short journeys can present as filter restriction and elevated exhaust emissions. Finally, confirm all warning systems operate correctly on startup and ensure the integrated starter generator and 48V electrical components function without warning messages, as these hybrid system faults would not necessarily appear on a standard MOT examination.