2018 Volvo XC90 2.0L Diesel · KX68 OSF

The vehicle remains roadworthy, but the maintenance history indicates a trend of reactive rather than proactive brake maintenance. The most recent test conducted in October 2025 at 67,097 miles flagged the front brake pads as wearing thin. This mirrors an identical advisory from the October 2024 test at 54,930 miles. While the car consistently passes its inspections, the recurring nature of these advisories suggests the owner only addresses components once they approach the failure threshold. The mileage pattern is consistent with an eight-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 8,400 miles per year. Between September 2022 and October 2025, the vehicle covered 32,487 miles, showing a steady usage profile without significant gaps. The failure in September 2022 at 34,610 miles, where both rear brake pads were below the legal 1.5mm limit, indicates a period of neglect early on. Since that repair, the mileage accumulation has remained predictable, though the mechanical oversight persists in the annual testing intervals. A buyer must personally inspect the braking system to ensure the front pads have actually been replaced since the last advisory. Given that the rear pads previously failed simultaneously in 2022, a check of the rear discs for uneven wear or glazing is necessary, as pads were run dangerously low. You should also examine the suspension bushings and control arm joints, as the XC90's weight puts significant stress on these components over time despite relatively low annual mileage. No structural corrosion or exhaust issues have appeared in the record, which is a positive indicator for the chassis's integrity.