2009 Volvo XC90 2.5L Petrol · GD09 JMX

The vehicle shows a worsening trend in suspension component degradation, despite a passing result in the most recent test on 8 December 2025 at 63,562 miles. While the vehicle passed that inspection, the tester flagged a worn nearside front suspension arm bush and slight play in the offside front inner track rod end. These issues were part of a failure just six days prior on 2 December 2025, where the offside front inner suspension arm pin or bush was noted as excessively worn and the track rod end dust cover was damaged. This indicates that while repairs were attempted, the front-end suspension components are currently in a state of active deterioration. The mileage profile is exceptionally low for a 2009 model, averaging approximately 3,739 miles per year. The record shows a significant jump between September 2019 at 72,300 miles and September 2020 at 44,979 miles, which suggests either a recording error or a period where the vehicle was not in active use. Since 2020, the mileage has climbed steadily but remains low, which often correlates with rubber components perishing due to age rather than mechanical wear from high usage. This is evidenced by the 2023 advisory regarding cracking and perishing tyres on both rear tyres. A prospective buyer must conduct a thorough physical inspection of the front suspension assembly. The recurring advisories and failures regarding suspension arm bushes and track rod ends since 2021 suggest a pattern of wear that may extend to other control arms or ball joints. The 2022 failure regarding parking brake efficiency, where the brake was performing at less than 50% of the required value, warrants a check of the rear brake calipers and mechanism to ensure no binding or seized components remain. Additionally, given the low annual mileage and the age of the vehicle, the condition of all rubber bushings and tyre sidewalls should be scrutinised for age-related cracking.