2014 Volvo XC90 2.4L Diesel · D1 VUT

The most recent MOT pass on 12 February 2026 at 125,483 miles confirms the car is roadworthy, but the history reveals a clear pattern of worsening rear brake condition. The tester flagged offside rear brake disc wear and binding both rear brakes as advisories. This followed a failure the previous day for a nearside front ABS fault caused by a broken ABS ring, which was subsequently repaired. The binding brakes have appeared in two consecutive tests, indicating a mechanical issue that may require caliper overhaul or replacement rather than simple adjustment. Mileage accumulation is consistent for a twelve-year-old vehicle, averaging roughly 10,500 miles per year. The recorded jumps from 100,523 miles in February 2024 to 114,162 miles in February 2025, and then to 125,483 miles in February 2026, show steady annual use without extreme gaps or peaks. This pattern suggests routine commuting or mixed-road driving rather than prolonged idle periods or heavy commercial operation. A buyer should conduct a thorough hands-on inspection of the rear brake discs, calipers, and associated hardware, as the binding fault may accelerate pad and disc wear. The offside front lower suspension arm bush flagged as worn in February 2024 warrants re-evaluation given the additional 25,000 miles covered since that advisory. Verify that the ABS system operates silently and without warning lights, as the broken ring failure could recur if the sensor or tone ring was not replaced correctly. Headlamp alignment appears to have been corrected after the February 2025 failure, but confirm beam pattern during a test drive.