2022 Volvo XC90 Ultimate B5 Mhev AWD Auto 2.0L Hybrid electric (clean) · FD22 XOO

This 2022 Volvo XC90 Ultimate B5 presents an essentially unbroken record of roadworthiness, its only DVSA test on file being a clean pass recorded on 24 June 2025 with no advisories logged against any inspected component. With just the one statutory test on the record, there is no longitudinal MOT history from which to draw trends, but the absence of any defects at roughly three years of age is a positive baseline indicator that structural, lighting, braking, suspension, exhaust, and emissions elements were all within prescribed limits at the time of inspection. For a buyer, this translates into a vehicle that has not yet attracted any official flags for the typical wear items found on MHEV XC90s of this generation, though a single clean test is not by itself a guarantee of underlying condition. Mileage accumulation on this XC90 sits at 44,418 recorded miles over approximately four years of registration, equating to an annual average of around 11,100 miles per year. This is broadly consistent with typical private or mixed-use patterns and avoids the two extremes that mechanically warrant closer scrutiny: the very low-mileage garage queen that suffers from dried seals, stale fluids, and seized components, and the high-mileage example where turbos, dual-clutch elements, and suspension consumables are likely approaching replacement thresholds. The recorded usage implies regular motorway and A-road driving interspersed with shorter cycles, which is generally favourable for the B5 mild-hybrid powertrain, allowing the battery, brake-by-wire system, and exhaust after-treatment components to operate within their intended thermal and load ranges. There are no anomalous mileage jumps or extended gaps in the record to suggest clock irregularities or prolonged periods of standing. Because the DVSA history does not flag any specific components, buyer-side inspection should logically concentrate on the areas most likely to be approaching wear on a four-year-old AWD SUV at this mileage. On a test drive, listen for any clonks or knocks from the front suspension over speed humps and uneven surfaces, paying particular attention to the lower control arm bushes, anti-roll bar links, and wishbone bearings, as these are common renewal items on the SPA-platform XC90. The B5 features a regenerative braking arrangement, so pedal feel should be progressive and consistent; any noticeable pull to one side under braking, grinding from the discs, or excessive travel in the pedal could indicate binding calipers or worn pad material, and the inner faces of the front discs should be inspected for lipping given that brake wear tends to be the first consumable cost on a vehicle of this weight. Steering should remain precise and free of vibration at motorway speeds, with no knocking through the column on full lock, which would point towards track rod or tie rod wear. Underneath the vehicle, a thorough examination for any early surface corrosion on the rear subframe mounting points and brake pipe runs is worth carrying out, as the XC90 has been known to show cosmetic oxidation in these areas even at relatively low mileage. The MHEV 48V system, starter-generator, and auxiliary battery should also be verified as functioning correctly, with the stop-start system engaging promptly when the engine is warm; hesitation or non-engagement can signal a depleted auxiliary cell or sensor fault within the mild-hybrid architecture. Finally, a service history check to confirm that the B5 has received its specified oil and filter changes at the correct intervals, along with any required brake fluid and transmission fluid replacements, will give a more complete picture than the MOT record alone, ensuring that the drivetrain and chassis have been maintained in line with Volvo's recommended schedule.