2006 Volvo XC90 2.4L Diesel · CF55 RYV

The vehicle most recently passed its MOT on 12 January 2026 with an advisory recorded concerning the offside rear tyre being worn close to the legal limit and showing edge wear, indicating that this tyre was approaching the end of its usable life at the time of test. Looking at the broader trend across the five recorded tests, the maintenance pattern appears broadly stable rather than deteriorating. Three consecutive passes with no defects recorded between 2021 and 2023 demonstrate a period of sound mechanical condition, while the appearance of a minor deterioration advisory on the anti-roll bar linkage dust cover in late 2024 and a tyre advisory in early 2026 are entirely consistent with normal wear on a vehicle of this vintage. There are no recorded failures, no structural or corrosion advisories, and no repeat items affecting the same component, which collectively suggests the vehicle has been reasonably maintained and not neglected. With 122,927 miles recorded over approximately twenty years, the annual mileage works out at roughly 6,146 miles per year, which is broadly typical for a vehicle of this age and is consistent with a mixture of regular shorter journeys and occasional longer use rather than extreme motorway mileage or extended periods of standing. This level of usage means the engine and drivetrain will have accumulated meaningful wear, particularly on components such as the timing chain, turbocharger seals, and automatic transmission torque converter if so equipped, all of which are known areas to monitor on higher-mileage XC90s. The mileage progression across the recorded MOT entries appears reasonably incremental with no sudden gaps, suggesting the odometer reading is likely genuine and the vehicle has been in regular rather than intermittent use. Given the advisory recorded for the offside rear tyre, any prospective buyer should physically inspect the remaining tread depth across all four corners and pay particular attention to the inner and outer shoulders, as edge wear on a single tyre often points to misalignment, worn suspension components, or a partially seized wheel bearing rather than simply ageing rubber. Uneven or feathered wear patterns across the axle would warrant checking the rear suspension bushes, trailing arms, and shock absorber condition, as these are known wear items on the XC90 platform. On a test drive, listen for any clonking or knocking from the rear under load over speed humps or uneven surfaces, and feel for any pulling to one side or instability under braking that might suggest the geometry has been disturbed. Although the MOT record itself is largely clean, a twenty-year-old vehicle with this mileage warrants several age-appropriate physical checks regardless of test outcomes. The offside front anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deterioration noted in 2024 should be inspected to confirm whether the joint itself has since perished, as a split boot allows water and grit ingress and accelerates wear on the joint; any play or rattling from the front end during a test drive would confirm replacement is now due. Tyre sidewalls should be examined closely for perishing and cracking from age rather than just tread wear, the 12V battery tested for cranking strength and state of charge, and all fluid services verified including brake fluid, coolant, and power steering fluid which degrade on a calendar basis irrespective of mileage. The underside should be inspected for standing corrosion and any fluid leaks from the power steering system, transmission, or engine oil seals, and the service history cross-referenced to ensure cambelt and timing chain servicing has been completed at the manufacturer recommended intervals.