2007 Volvo XC90 2.4L Diesel · DN57 KSF

The vehicle remains roadworthy but the maintenance history reveals a trend of deferred repairs regarding steering and suspension. While it passed the most recent test in November 2025 at 165,011 miles, the tester flagged new play in both front steering rack inner joints, alongsideside a worn offside rear suspension arm bush. This indicates that while immediate failures are avoided, the mechanical condition of theும் assembly is deteriorating, suggesting that the owner addresses only the minimum components required to pass the MOT rather than performing proactive preventative maintenance. At 165,011 miles, this 19-year-old Volvo averages approximately 8,700 miles per year, which aligns with typical usage for an SUV of this age. The record shows consistent annual testing, with roughly 7,000 miles covered between the November 2024 and 2025 tests. However, the frequency of failures in late 2023 and late 2024 shows that the vehicle is currently in a period characterized by significant wear on high-mile components like drive shafts and suspension bushings. A buyer must thoroughly inspect the front suspension and steering system, as the steering rack inner joints have appeared as a recurring fault across the last three tests. The history of split CV boots and worn drive shaft joints suggests that the drivetrain components are reaching the end of their service life. Furthermore, the front brake discs noted as pitted and scored in late 2024 should be checked for thickness and uneven wear to ensure they were actually properly replaced. The previous parking brake failure in 2023 also warrants a physical test of the engagement mechanism to ensure it has not seized or lost its adjustment due to age.