2007 Volvo XC90 2.4L Diesel · DA56 SFK

The Volvo XC90 currently holds a failed MOT status from the 22 November 2024 test at 132,517 miles, with no defects formally recorded against that failure. Prior to this, the vehicle passed cleanly on 30 October 2023 at 125,579 miles after a failed attempt one week earlier on 23 October 2023 at 125,466 miles, also with no listed defects. The record shows a stable but erratic pattern: two historical passes with no advisories, yet two failures where the DVLA system captured no fault detail. The most recent failure leaves the roadworthiness unconfirmed and demands a fresh physical inspection before any purchase. Mileage sat at 118,785 in February 2022 and rose only marginally to 118,893 by November 2022, indicating the car was barely used across that period. From November 2022 to October 2023 the odometer advanced 6,573 miles to 125,466, then a further 7,051 miles to 132,517 by November 2024. At roughly 6,975 miles per year against a 19-year life, overall use is typical, though the near-static 2022 interval suggests a spell of limited running that can encourage seized calipers, flat-spotted tyres, and corrosion on dormant components. Because the MOT system logged no defects on either failure, the buyer cannot rely on the record to expose weak points. The 2023 and 2024 rejections may stem from undocumented emissions, lighting, or structural issues caught only on the day. A technician should physically check brake disc wear, suspension bushes, coil springs, and underbody corrosion, with particular attention to the Volvo's known front lower arm fatigue and rear trailing arm mounts. Given the two clean passes preceded by two defect-free failures, previous ownership likely addressed minor items between tests but left the final 2024 certificate unresolved. Verify the reason for the November 2024 failure with the testing station, confirm no outstanding brake binding or exhaust leak, and commission a pre-purchase inspection of structural integrity before committing funds.