2010 Chrysler Grand Voyager 2.8L Diesel · DU10 XGS

The 2010 Chrysler Grand Voyager currently holds a valid MOT pass dated 20 October 2025 at 88,473 miles, but the maintenance trend is mixed and warrants caution. The most recent test passed with four advisories, including a corroded rear brake pipe, worn rear axle swivel bushes, and cracking rear tyres. Just one month prior, on 23 September 2025, the same vehicle failed with serious defects: both rear parking brakes were inoperative, rear brake discs were significantly worn, the handbrake lever was slipping off, and critically, the offside rear suspension mounting area was excessively corroded with significantly reduced structural strength. The fact that the September failure items do not appear in the October pass suggests repairs were carried out between tests, but the rapid turnaround raises questions about the quality and thoroughness of those fixes. The structural corrosion advisory from the failure was not carried forward as a pass item, yet corrosion of this nature rarely resolves fully without proper treatment. The mileage pattern is unusual and inconsistent. Between the September 2023 test at 77,231 miles and the September 2024 test at 80,147 miles, the vehicle covered just 2,916 miles in twelve months. Yet between September 2024 at 80,147 miles and the October 2025 tests at 88,473 miles, the vehicle accumulated 8,326 miles in roughly thirteen months. The recorded mileage has remained static at 88,473 across both the September 2025 failure and the October 2025 pass, which is physically impossible unless the mileage was incorrectly recorded or the vehicle was not driven between those two dates. This discrepancy undermines confidence in the odometer reading and suggests potential mileage irregularities that a buyer must investigate before purchase. Buyers should conduct a thorough in-person inspection focused on the rear suspension and brake system. The repeated appearance of rear brake pipe corrosion across multiple tests, combined with binding rear brakes and worn rear discs flagged in September 2025, points to a chronic issue with the rear braking circuit, possibly exacerbated by the vehicle standing for extended periods. The excessive corrosion noted at the offside rear suspension mounting area during the failure test is the most concerning finding. Structural corrosion in suspension mounting points directly affects vehicle integrity and must be inspected by a qualified mechanic with the vehicle on a lift. The handbrake lever slipping off during the September test also demands verification that the replacement lever and cable are functioning correctly and holding the vehicle on a gradient. Beyond the rear end, the recurring advisory for a frayed offside front seat belt webbing appears in tests dating back to September 2024 and remains unresolved. A damaged seat belt is a direct safety defect that should have been replaced, not repeatedly noted. The persistent rear tyre cracking and perishing across multiple tests suggests the vehicle may spend considerable time stationary or exposed to the elements, accelerating rubber degradation. A buyer should check the date codes on all tyres, inspect the underside for fresh repairs following the September failure, and verify the MOT mileage anomaly with service records or a HPI check before committing to purchase.