2017 Volvo XC90 2.0L Diesel · LT17 WFH

The Volvo XC90 presents a broadly stable mechanical picture as of its most recent MOT on 11 May 2026 at 110,472 miles, where it passed with zero defects. That clean sheet is significant. It suggests the previous owner addressed the recurring front-end wear that had appeared in earlier years. The maintenance trend is therefore improving, moving from a pattern of minor advisories to a fully defect-free test outcome. Mileage accumulation tells a consistent story. Between May 2022 and May 2026, the car covered roughly 51,938 miles across four annual tests, averaging around 12,985 miles per year. That is high for a nine-year-old vehicle and points to sustained regular use rather than long periods of dormancy. The intervals between tests show no unusual gaps, and the recorded mileages align logically with the dates, giving confidence that the history is genuine and complete. The two earlier advisories both related to slight play in the offside front track rod end ball joint, flagged in May 2023 at 72,244 miles and again in May 2024 at 86,850 miles. A recurring advisory of this nature across consecutive years typically indicates gradual wear in a component that was being monitored rather than immediately replaced. The fact that it no longer appears in the 2025 or 2026 records suggests the joint was likely replaced at some point between mid-2024 and mid-2025. A buyer should still verify this by checking for uneven tyre wear on the front offside and listening for knocks over suspension travel during a test drive. Given the high mileage and the age of the vehicle, a prospective buyer should pay close attention to the condition of the rear brake discs and pads, the condition of all suspension bushes and coil springs, and any signs of corrosion on the subframe and inner wheel arches. The clean recent MOT is encouraging, but a pre-purchase inspection focusing on structural integrity and drivetrain wear remains prudent for a car that has covered over 110,000 miles.