2016 Volvo XC90 2.0L Diesel · FV66 FOT

The 2025‑09‑02 MOT at 85,204 miles resulted in a pass, but the test recorded a perished near‑side front tyre and multiple brake‑related defects – the near‑side and off‑side rear discs were worn, pitted or scored, and both rear pads were noted as wearing thin. The recurring pad wear and disc scoring since 2022, together with the tyre replacement, indicate a stable maintenance pattern rather than a sudden deterioration. Mileage has risen from 31,089 miles in the 2021 test to 85,204 miles in 2025, an average increase of roughly 8,500 miles per year, consistent with the typical usage for a ten‑year‑old vehicle. The interval between the 2020‑10‑26 fail/pass (same day) and the 2021 test shows a five‑month gap, after which testing has occurred annually, with no extended periods of inactivity evident. A buyer should therefore inspect the condition of the brake discs and pads, verify that the rear calipers are not binding, examine tyre tread and side‑wall integrity, and look for any signs of suspension bush wear, coil‑spring fatigue or structural rust around the wheel arches and chassis. The earlier registration‑plate insecurity was rectified, but the repeated brake wear suggests the braking system may have been neglected, making a close visual and functional check essential.