2007 Volvo XC90 2.4L Diesel · AD07 AEF

The vehicle cleared its most recent MOT on 17 July 2023 at 149,891 mi with no recorded defects, indicating a presently road‑worthy condition. Earlier failures in 2013, 2014, 2017 and the dual‑test episode of June 2021 showed recurring steering‑rack free play and brake‑disc weakness, but those items have not been flagged since the 2022 test, suggesting the maintenance trend has shifted from deteriorating to stabilising. Across a 19‑year lifespan the car has accumulated 149,891 mi, averaging roughly 7,900 mi per year. The mileage record moves smoothly from 71,426 mi in July 2014 to 149,891 mi in July 2023, with no abrupt jumps that would hint at undocumented high‑speed use or odometer rollback. The consistent annual testing cadence further supports a regular usage pattern rather than periods of neglect. A prospective buyer should give the steering rack a firm test for any residual play, recalling that slight free play was noted in July 2020, June 2021 and again in the July 2021 pass. Brake discs and pads merit inspection, as a severely weakened front disc caused a failure on 21 June 2021 and rear discs were described as badly corroded in 2013. Tyre edges should be examined for wear approaching the legal limit, a condition flagged in both 2021 tests. Verify that the parking‑brake efficiency, recorded at 16 % in July 2019, meets current standards, and confirm that all position lamps are operational after multiple lamp‑related failures in 2013, 2014 and 2017. Finally, inspect the under‑tray and engine‑cover modifications noted in 2014 for signs of corrosion or trapped moisture that could affect structural integrity.