2007 Volvo XC90 2.4L Diesel · GL07 VBD

This 2007 Volvo XC90 passed its most recent MOT in July 2024, but only after failing on a missing wheel fixing, a non-working position lamp, and below-par parking brake efficiency. The same-day pass suggests those items were corrected, but the advisory list remains heavy, and that pattern is what should concern you most. The dominant mechanical theme is worn front suspension arm bushes (wishbone bushes), noted on both sides in both 2023 and 2024. The testers still describe them as “worn but not resulting in excessive movement,” which means they have not yet reached a fail threshold, but they are not improving. That is a slowly degrading condition that will eventually require replacement—likely within a year or two depending on usage. The rear sub-frame corrosion flagged in 2023 also warrants attention; it was “not seriously weakened” then, but on a 19-year-old car with nearly 200,000 miles, corrosion can accelerate. Overall, the condition trend is best described as stable but not improving. The reappearance of the same suspension advisories, the slight brake hose deterioration, and the oil leak from 2023 (which was not re-checked or re-advisored in 2024) all point to a vehicle that is being maintained to a basic pass level rather than refreshed proactively. The parking brake failure in 2024 is a new concern and suggests the rear brakes or cables may need work soon. The mileage of 193,144 miles over 19 years works out to roughly 10,000 miles per year, which is typical and does not scream neglect or abuse.