2018 Volvo S90 2.0L Diesel · BL67 KFA

The vehicle is currently roadworthy, but the maintenance trend indicates a shift toward reactive rather than proactive servicing. The latest test in February 2026 at 83,300 miles shows the car passing despite significant wear on the braking system. The tester flagged both front and rear brake discs as heavily worn and pitted, alongside thin front pads and an offside rear tyre with uneven wear. These mechanical issues suggest that the previous owner is only addressing components once they reach critical failure points or advisory thresholds. The mileage pattern is consistent with an eight-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 10,400 miles per year. Between February 2024 at 57,887 miles and February 2025 at 68,958 miles, the car covered 11,071 miles, showing a steady usage profile. The jump of 14,342 miles between February 2025 and February 2026 indicates a recent increase in usage. However, the failure in February 2025 due to a tyre with a cut reaching the cords and another below legal limits highlights a failure to manage basic consumable upkeep between annual inspections. A buyer must inspect the suspension geometry and alignment specifically, as the uneven wear noted on the offside rear and nearside front tyres in the 2026 test points to worn bushes or a misaligned setup. The braking system requires immediate attention as the pitted discs and thin pads are nearing necessity of replacement to ensure safe stopping performance. Additionally, verify the condition of the windscreen blemishes mentioned in 2025 to ensure no new cracks have developed into structural failures that would cause a future fail.