2017 Volvo XC90 2.0L Hybrid electric · NL17 LGF

The Volvo XC90 presents a very strong roadworthiness profile at the point of sale. The most recent test, conducted on 20 April 2026 at 83,694 miles, passed cleanly with zero defects recorded. This is a significant improvement over the previous year's activity, where the vehicle failed on 10 April 2025 at 77,132 miles due to excessive play in the offside track rod end ball joint. The fact that the car passed its very next test on the same day in April 2025 at 77,139 miles indicates the steering defect was promptly rectified. The maintenance trend is clearly improving, moving from a critical suspension failure to a fully defect-free status within a single testing cycle. The mileage accumulation is highly consistent and sits squarely within normal expectations for a nine-year-old vehicle. Between the March 2023 test at 61,284 miles and the April 2025 retest at 77,139 miles, the car covered 15,855 miles over roughly two years. From April 2025 to April 2026, it added 6,555 miles, suggesting a slight reduction in annual use but remaining well within the typical 9,000 to 10,000-mile range. There are no alarming gaps in the MOT record that would suggest the vehicle sat unused for extended periods, and the steady accumulation points to regular, real-world driving rather than ultra-low-mileage storage. Despite the clean recent result, the historical advisories and failures highlight specific mechanical areas that warrant close physical inspection. The 2025 track rod end failure points to potential wear across the front steering and suspension linkage, so a buyer should check for uneven tyre wear and play in the inner tie rods and wishbone bushes. The April 2024 advisory regarding thin nearside rear inner brake pads suggests the rear braking system may wear faster than the front, possibly indicating a sticking caliper or seized handbrake mechanism on that side. A thorough inspection of the rear brake discs, pads, and caliper sliding pins is advisable. The March 2023 advisory regarding a perishing offside tyre also raises a question about age-related rubber degradation across all four tyres, particularly if any tyre is older than five years regardless of remaining tread depth. The recurring presence of engine covers and undertrays obscuring components during multiple tests is a minor but notable point. While these panels are standard fitment, a buyer should verify that the undertrays are properly secured and that no fluid leaks, corrosion, or damaged heat shields are hidden beneath them. The 2023 child seat advisory preventing full inspection of the nearside rear adult belt is a common MOT limitation, but it is worth manually extracting and retracting that specific seatbelt to confirm it locks and retracts correctly. Overall, the data suggests a well-maintained vehicle with one historic suspension failure that was properly repaired, but the steering and rear braking systems deserve a focused pre-purchase inspection.