2013 Volvo XC90 2.4L Diesel · LL63 GGY

The vehicle remains roadworthy, but the maintenance history reveals a persistent failure to address developing steering and suspension defects. While the most recent test in November 2025 at 99,071 miles passed, the tester again identified play in the steering rack inner joints. This specific fault has appeared in every consecutive MOT record back to late 2022, indicating that the owner has opted to monitor the mechanical wear rather than replace the failing components. At 13 years old, this de-registered Volvo XC90 has averaged approximately 7,600 miles per year, which aligns with typical UK usage for a luxury SUV of this age. The mileage accumulation is consistent, with a roughly 10,000 miles covered between the November 2024 and November 2025 tests. This steady usage suggests the vehicle has not suffered from long periods of stagnation, which can often lead to accelerated degradation of rubber components, though it also explains the gradual wear on the bushes and bushes noted in the record. A buyer must prioritise a thorough physical inspection of the steering system, as the recurring play in the inner joints will eventually lead to more significant handling issues or total failure. The records from November 2023 and December 2022 also highlight worn suspension arm pins and bushes on both the front and rear axles. While these were flagged as advisories, the repeated nature of these notes suggests the suspension geometry is reaching the end of its functional life. The failure in November 2023 for thin rear brake pads was addressed, but the previous report of pitted and scored discs in 2022 implies the braking system should be checked for thickness and corrosion now.