2019 Volvo XC90 2.0L Diesel · NK19 LXY

The vehicle remains roadworthy, but the maintenance history reveals a reactive approach to repairs rather than preventative care. The most recent test in March 2025 at 37,997 miles showed a pass, yet flagged a persistent front oil leak and perishing across all four tyres. While the vehicle has passed its inspections, the recurring nature of tyre-related defects and brake wear suggests the owner only addresses components once they reach a point of failure or a legal threshold. The mileage profile is significantly low for a seven-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 5,400 miles per year. There is a notable gap of nearly 9,000 miles between March 2022 and March 2023, followed by roughly 6,000 miles over the subsequent two years. This low usage often leads to the degradation of rubber components. The consistent reports of cracking and perishing tyres in 2023 and 2025 indicate the car may have sat for long periods, causing materials to perish despite sufficient depth. A buyer must conduct a thorough inspection of the engine bay to identify the source of the front oil leak, which remained present across the 2024 and 2025 tests. Given the failure in 2023 due to thin brake pads and the subsequent advisory on thin front pads, the state of the braking discs and calipers should be checked for uneven wear. The recurring inner-edge tyre wear in 2023 also suggests a potential alignment issue or worn suspension bushes that requires verification to prevent further premature replacement of new tyres.