2011 Volvo XC90 2.4L Diesel · FN11 DHD

The Volvo XC90 presents as roadworthy following its most recent MOT pass on 28 May 2025 at 97,541 miles, with the maintenance trend appearing stable across the recorded history. The latest test showed no defects, and the preceding annual tests returned clean passes. The repeated fail-and-pass pairs logged on the same dates in 2024 and 2025, both at identical mileages with no defects recorded, point to administrative or documentation issues at the testing station rather than mechanical faults. Mileage accumulation has been modest for a 2011 vehicle. The record shows 92,031 miles at the 16 June 2023 test, rising to 95,565 miles by 6 June 2024 and 97,541 miles by 28 May 2025. That equates to roughly 3,500 miles per year over the captured period, well below the 6,503 annual average implied by the odometer against age. The sparse three-year trail with no advisories limits insight into wear on consumables and structure, but low use suggests light duty with possible prolonged standing periods. A buyer should still commission an independent inspection of suspension bushes, coil springs, and brake discs given the car's fifteen years. Low annual mileage often masks perished rubber components and surface corrosion that a pass with no advisories will not reveal. The same-day fail and pass entries in 2024 and 2025 warrant a check of the V5C and DVSA portal to confirm no suppressed defects exist on the vehicle's file. Prior owners kept the XC90 to a clean MOT standard with no flagged exhaust emissions, binding calipers, or structural integrity concerns across the available record. The absence of tyre, wiper, or tread advisories implies basic upkeep was not neglected at test intervals, though the thin history means in-person scrutiny of underside rust and drivetrain condition remains essential before purchase.