2022 Volvo XC90 + B5 Mhev AWD Auto 2.0L Electric diesel · OV22 ENH

The vehicle holds a valid MOT certificate following a pass on 10 June 2026 at 50,487 miles, but the maintenance trend is currently worsening. That pass came just one day after a failure on 9 June 2026 at 50,485 miles, where the tester flagged an offside front tyre with exposed ply or cords. A nearside front tyre worn to the inner edge was already noted as an advisory during the retest, and the fact that it was not rectified before the pass suggests a reactive rather than preventative approach to upkeep. The 2025 test at 39,585 miles was entirely clean, so the sudden emergence of front tyre defects within the last twelve months marks a clear deterioration in basic consumable maintenance. At roughly four years old, 50,487 miles equates to an average of approximately 12,622 miles per year, which is high for a vehicle of this age and type. The record shows a gap of nearly eleven months between the June 2025 test and the June 2026 tests, during which the car covered 10,902 miles. That is a significant annual distance, and the concentrated front tyre wear is consistent with a vehicle that has been driven hard, likely covering long motorway stretches or carrying heavy loads. The mileage accumulation pattern does not suggest prolonged standing, and the wear profile points to genuine use rather than a clocked or underused vehicle. The exposed ply on the offside front tyre and the inner-edge wear on the nearside front tyre are both indicators that should concern a prospective buyer beyond the tyres themselves. Inner-edge wear on a front tyre of an all-wheel-drive vehicle like the B5 XC90 often points to worn suspension bushes, incorrect tracking or geometry, or degraded front damper top mounts. A buyer should inspect the front suspension arms, track rod ends, and anti-roll bar links for play, and have a four-wheel alignment check carried out before committing to purchase. The front brake discs and pads should also be measured, as high-mileage use at this rate can accelerate disc thickness reduction and uneven pad deposition. The MOT record is sparse, covering only three tests over the vehicle's life, which limits the ability to identify longer-term patterns in corrosion, exhaust emissions, or drivetrain health. A buyer should inspect the underside for structural corrosion on the subframes and suspension mounting points, check the exhaust system for leaks or catalyst efficiency, and verify that the mild-hybrid system operates correctly under load. The tyre defects are the only confirmed mechanical concern on record, but their nature strongly suggests the front end deserves a thorough hands-on inspection by an independent Volvo specialist before any purchase is finalised.