2005 Volvo XC90 2.4L Diesel · OV55 LPL

The vehicle currently meets roadworthiness standards for the 2026-06-18 test, but the MOT trend is clearly deteriorating. The most recent inspection on 2025-11-20 was passed, yet the history reveals a consistent pattern of failure across the entire fleet of tests. The 2024-11-15 test failed on the windscreen wiper and fog lamp, while the 2023-11-20 test failed on the headlamps and coil springs, indicating that critical safety components are failing repeatedly rather than being resolved. This suggests a lack of proactive maintenance, where the vehicle has been driven with minimal attention to its mechanical integrity, leading to accelerated wear on suspension parts, brakes, and structural integrity. The mileage accumulation is starkly disproportionate to the vehicle's age of 21 years. With 259,012 miles recorded, the vehicle has experienced roughly 12,334 miles per year, which is significantly high for its age. This rapid mileage rate correlates directly with the frequent failures observed in the MOT records, where critical components like the brakes and suspension bushings are worn or damaged repeatedly. The absence of any gap in the mileage between the 2023 and 2024 tests suggests that the vehicle has been maintained at a high speed, likely due to poor driving habits or a lack of regular servicing, which is a major risk factor for future breakdowns. Given the recurring faults in suspension, brakes, and structural integrity, a buyer must inspect the vehicle personally to assess the condition of the suspension bushings, brake discs, and seat belt guides. The history indicates that these components have been worn or damaged repeatedly, and the lack of a gap in the MOT records suggests the vehicle has not been serviced for a long period, increasing the risk of sudden failure. A thorough inspection should focus on checking the wear on suspension bushes and bearings, the condition of brake pads and disc, and the wear on seat belt guides, as these components are prone to failure under the high mileage and lack of maintenance conditions.