2007 Volvo XC90 2.4L Diesel · LA56 TTV

The Volvo XC90 passed its most recent MOT on 6 October 2025 at 214,384 miles, but the maintenance picture is mixed. A failed test just four days earlier on 2 October 2025 revealed worn front brake discs, a front oil leak, and an electronic stability control warning lamp indicating a fault, all of which were rectified before the pass. The overall trend suggests reactive rather than preventative upkeep. Several advisories and failures recur year on year, particularly around rear sub-frame corrosion, rear suspension arm corrosion, and tyre wear, indicating underlying issues are being managed rather than permanently resolved. The mileage progression tells a consistent story. Between the September 2023 pass at 198,508 miles and the September 2024 failure at 209,497 miles, the vehicle covered roughly 10,989 miles in twelve months. The jump to 214,384 miles by October 2025 represents a further 4,887 miles in about one year, a slight reduction in annual use. There are no glaring gaps in the MOT record, and the recorded mileages align logically with a vehicle of this age averaging approximately 11,283 miles per year, which is typical for a large family SUV of this era. The data is clean and sequential, with no anomalies suggesting clocking or long periods of inactivity. A buyer should pay close attention to the rear sub-frame and rear suspension arms. Both were flagged as corroded in September 2024 and again in October 2025, with the tester noting structural rigidity was not significantly reduced at that time. Corrosion on a nineteen-year-old vehicle of this type is common, but the repeated mention across consecutive tests warrants a thorough underside inspection to check whether the condition has progressed beyond surface rust. The rear suspension arms were also noted as corroded in the most recent test, so any uneven tyre wear or clunking from the rear should be treated as a potential symptom of deteriorating bushings or arm integrity. The front end also demands scrutiny. Front bonnet struts failing to hold were flagged in both October 2025 tests, a minor but irritating fault that suggests deferred basic maintenance. More significantly, the October 2025 failure identified front brake discs as significantly and obviously worn, meaning the vehicle was presented for testing with braking components already at or beyond service limits. Combined with the recurring advisory for play in the steering rack inner joint across multiple tests, a prospective buyer should test-drive the car specifically to assess steering precision, braking feel, and any unusual noises from the front suspension. The nearside rear wheel bearing advisory from September 2023 was not repeated in later tests, but a brief road test at moderate speed would confirm whether any residual rumble remains.