2011 Volvo XC90 2.4L Diesel · GD11 OUF

The vehicle is currently roadworthy with a stable maintenance trend. It passed its most recent MOT on 22 September 2025 at 129,594 miles with no defects recorded. This clean bill of health follows a pattern of passing tests without any listed advisories, suggesting the car has been kept in a condition that meets minimum legal standards without lingering mechanical issues. The mileage is consistent with the age of the vehicle, averaging roughly 8,640 miles per year. Between the September 2023 test at 110,541 miles and the September 2025 test at 129,594 miles, the car covered 19,053 miles. This steady accumulation indicates regular use rather than long periods of standing, which generally helps prevent seals from perishing and brakes from seizing. A peculiar detail in the record is the presence of failures on 19 September 2024 and 17 September 2025, yet no specific defects were listed for these failures. This suggests administrative errors or very minor issues that were rectified immediately. Because the MOT history is unusually clean for a fifteen year old Volvo, it provides no data on the wear of high-stress components. A buyer should focus their physical inspection on common XC90 weak points that MOT tests often overlook. Check the condition of the suspension bushes and coil springs for fatigue, and inspect the chassis and sills for hidden corrosion. Given the mileage, a manual check of the brake disc thickness and the service history for timing belt and water pump replacements is essential to ensure long-term reliability.