2005 Volvo XC90 2.4L Diesel · BP05 ETD

The roadworthiness of this Volvo XC90 shows a concerning trend of reactive rather than proactive maintenance. While it passed its most recent test in August 2024 at 136,205 miles, this followed two consecutive failures within a two-month window. The transition from a clean pass in 2023 to multiple failures in 2024 indicates that the vehicle's condition deteriorated rapidly or was only addressed when an MOT failure was imminent, suggesting a lack of routine inspections between annual tests. At 21 years old, the recorded 136,205 miles represents an average annual usage of approximately 6,500 miles, which is below national averages. However, the data reveals a significant gap in activity between June 2023 and July 2024, where the vehicle covered only 4,404 miles over 13 months. This low mileage, combined with the recorded failure of the parking brake and the insecure exhaust system, suggests the car may have sat for long periods, which often leads to the degradation of rubber components, seized calipers, and internal corrosion. A buyer must scrutinize the braking system and exhaust assembly. The July 2024 failure noted a parking brake efficiency of under 50 percent, a serious safety deficit that often indicates worn cables or seized rear drums/discs. Furthermore, the recurring issue of three tyres being worn on the edges across both 2024 tests points to persistent alignment issues or worn suspension bushes that have not been corrected. The ABS fault recorded in 2023 should also be reverified to ensure the sensor or module failure was actually resolved, as these systems are prone to recurring on vehicles of this age.