2015 Volvo XC90 2.0L Diesel · LG65 DXF

The vehicle is currently roadworthy, but the maintenance trend shows a recent decline in basic consumable upkeep. While the most recent test in May 2023 at 66,584 miles passed, it followed a failure just one mile prior due to multiple tyre defects. The tester identified a nearside rear tyre with exposed ply cords and a nearside front tyre below the legal tread limit. This shift from several years of clean records to a failure suggests that the previous owner only addressed maintenance issues when forced by an MOT result. The mileage pattern is consistent with an eleven-year-old luxury SUV, averaging approximately 6,000 miles per year. There is a notable gap in usage between September 2021 and May 2022, where the vehicle covered only 1,504 miles in nearly eight months. However, the usage increased to 12,365 miles between the 2022 and 2023 tests, indicating more active driving recently. The low annual distance can lead to age-related degradation of rubber components, such as suspension bushes and hoses, even if the mechanical wear remains relatively low. A buyer must perform a close physical inspection of the suspension and steering geometry. The recurring history of tyres worn unevenly on the edges across 2018, 2019, and 2023 suggests a persistent alignment issue or worn ball joints and control arm bushings. Check for uneven wear on the current set of tyres and leaks in the dampers. Given the vehicle's age, also inspect the brake discs for corrosion and seized calipers, as low-mile cars often suffer from periods of inactivity.