2010 Volvo XC90 2.4L Diesel · BR02 ABO

The vehicle presents a technically roadworthy status, but the maintenance history reveals a pattern of reactive rather than proactive care. While the most recent MOT recorded in December 2021 at 233,700 miles passed without defects, the preceding failure just nine miles prior highlighted multiple critical safety issues. The trend suggests the vehicle is only being repaired when it fails a legal test, rather than following a consistent preventative schedule for high-wear components. At 16 years old, the recorded 233,700 miles represent a high-usage profile averaging approximately 14,600 miles per year. The data shows consistent use, with 17,876 miles driven between the November 2019 and November 2020 tests, and another 14,869 miles between November 2020 and December 2021. This high mileage accumulation places significant stress on the drivetrain and suspension assembly. The lack of MOT data since late 2021 leaves a substantial gap in the current state of the vehicle after several years of operation. A buyer must scrutinise the braking system and suspension, as the vehicle failed twice for parking brake efficiency falling below the 50% threshold. These recurring failures in 2020 and 2021 indicate potential wear on the mechanical linkage or seized calipers that require immediate attention. The history of missing wheel fixings and tyres worn to the legal limit further suggests a neglect of basic vehicle health inspections. Physical inspection should also verify the electronic stability control system, as a fault lamp was flagged in 2021, to ensure the sensor was properly cleared and the fault remains resolved.